Now that the holidays are upon us, how are you feeling? Rejuvenated? Overwhelmed? Joyful? Nervous? Grateful? Holidays evoke all sorts of feelings, some positive and others negative. As parents of children with food allergies, we often have the added pressure of balancing our children’s safety while including them in the holiday festivities. Would…
Does Halloween make you want to scream? Stomach tied up in knots? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way! Discover these 4 secrets to have a safe and fun Halloween as well as some fun alternatives. What to do before, during and after trick-or-treating! BEFORE Ask your child if…
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 …
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…
Guest post by Cindy Gordon of VegetarianMamma.com A 504 plan is something that I’d never heard of until it was time for my oldest to start school. Along with the normal worries that a mother has when sending her baby off to school for the first time, I also had the added worry of how…
FoodASC Asks- Back to School Welcome to our Food ASC Asks post where FoodASC asks YOU, the community, to share your ideas and tips on a particular topic. It’s a chance to exchange ideas and share valuable information that you have discovered, written or experienced. Heading back to school is on the minds…
Warning! If you go out to eat with our family, DON’T be in a hurry. Why? Because… my sons eat slowly? No, definitely not. they eat a lot? Well yes, but that’s not the reason. we ask a lot of questions? That’s it! Yes, we ask questions and A LOT OF THEM. We are not…