I remember those words like it was yesterday. Those two short words cut through me like a sharp knife as my youngest son blurted them out while taking a bite of his sandwich that I had just given him. We were on our way to his fall soccer game in a neighboring town. The sun had just…
As Halloween approaches, are you wondering how to keep your children safe amongst the bite sized candy frenzy? Worried that they will feel excluded from the fright and fun? Do you dread October 31steach year or at best think, “Good Grief”? While Halloween can be challenging for families with food allergies, celiac disease and other…
Whether your child is entering preschool, middle school or college, back-to-school can be an exciting and sometimes stressful time of the year. If you are looking for TIPS for the bus, lunch, 504 plans or the dorm, we’ve got you covered! Check out FoodASC Back-to School posts as well as posts from around the…
Post by Susan (Heim) Kelly, BSN, RN “They need to learn how to live in the real world!” How many parents of food allergic children have heard this line? It drives me crazy. I’ve heard this during numerous food allergy conversations. While it *can* come from a place of concern, rather than a place of,…
You want to go WHERE? WHEN? This was my first response to my then 6th grade son when he said he wanted to go to Spain on the 8th grade spring break trip. I figured he might change his mind in two years. Nope! Since he was serious about going, I had to get…
A few months ago, I wrote a blog post entitled 25 Things I’d Like My (Food Allergic) Sons to Know. That list was more specific to food allergies. This post includes things that I would like my sons to know based on my experiences as a mom, physician and small business owner. Here is…
What do food allergies have to do with running? While admittedly I am not a runner, I regularly watch the Olympics. I watch with amazement as the runners take off, run their hardest and pass the baton off to their teammate who then runs their leg of the race. As a team, they are determined,…
I remember THIS DAY like it was yesterday. My older son had been yearning for a sibling and when we brought home his little brother from the hospital, he couldn’t get enough of him. Thirteen years later, their relationship has blossomed. While not always “smooth”, they have a mutual respect and love for one another which…
Guest post by Daniella Knell of Smart Allergy~Friendly Education. “FOOD FREE CLASSROOMS” aren’t your ONLY option! Tips for creating a learning environment where Food Allergies, Food AND Celebrations party together! Is it possible to have food allergies, food and celebrations ALL residing in one classroom? Absolutely! With a combination of open communication, pre-emptive planning AND a…
Back to school time is always bittersweet for me. While I enjoy the unregimented carefree sun filled days of summer, getting back into our school rhythm brings a welcomed sense of structure and familiarity. Regardless of whether or not I am ready, the school year is about to begin and that means preparation. In our house, back…
