Virtual field trips. Juggling. Workouts. National park tours. Operas and symphonies. Cake decorating. Zoo and aquarium live cams. Art classes. Mindfulness classes. Mystery House tours… While collecting resources over the past few days on COVID -19, food allergies and celiac disease, I’ve been amazed at the extensive free resources available online. A week ago,…
I asked our FoodASC Community for “family favorite” food allergy books for children and why they liked them. Thanks so much to everyone who participated and for sharing your recommendations! Some “oldies but goodies” were mentioned as well as some newer children’s books. Check out these favorite books, you just might find some new…
As August quickly approaches, your kids may soon be heading back to school. Worried about how their food allergies are going to be managed in the classroom, lunch room, on field trips and with learning activities? If you haven’t already, you may want to contact your child’s teacher to discuss your child’s food allergies and…
Just announced! Kaléo and Walgreens are partnering to make the Auvi-Q auto-injector available in stores. What does this mean to you? Availability? Cost? Stay tuned! Recent News Walgreens and Kaléo Partner to Address Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply Issues, Providing Patients Access to AUVI-Q® (epinephrine injection, USP) Through Walgreens Locations Nationwide Further Reading Walgreens…
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…
Look what we found! Last month was National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, including Food Allergy Awareness Week, and Celiac Awareness Month. In our article Food Allergy Awareness Week, Celiac Awareness Month and More!, we posted many links to resources which contain great information, posters and shareable graphics. During the month, we saw many of these graphics…
For many, the month of MAY brings up visions of flowers gently swaying in the wind, sunny skies and warmer temperatures. Some may be anticipating Mother’s Day and spending time with family. Still others might be excited for the official start of summer! While all of these celebrations enter my mind, I also…
We asked 9 food allergy and celiac influencers to share a tip on navigating the holidays. Enjoy their insightful responses including questions to ask prior to events, how to be prepared, being creative, actions to take for safer airline travel and tips on communicating needs to family members. Caroline Moassessi, Grateful Foodie …
Smoothies are the best! We drink smoothies all year long as a “grab and go” breakfast or “pick me up” during the day. My FAVORITE ingredients to include are kale, blueberries, strawberries, apples, carrots, flax, chia and sometimes protein powder. At the GFAF Expo a few years ago, I purchased a Vitamix which I love!…
“Mom, can I please go to overnight camp?” Every summer, I would hear this question from my younger son when I dropped off his older brother at overnight camp. Each year I told him that he may attend when he turned 7 years old. FINALLY the time came when he was old enough to stay…
