Tag: food allergies
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Teacher Organizes Allergen-Free Class Party to Include Student with Food Allergies
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming act of kindness, a dedicated teacher took it upon herself to create an allergen-free celebration for a five-year-old student with severe food allergies. For parents and caregivers dealing with food allergies, every school event can feel like a daunting challenge, as the risk of allergic reactions lurks with every…
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Navigating Food Allergies at School: 12 Essential Dos and Don’ts
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on childhood, it’s hard to remember anyone in my circle struggling with food allergies. Yet nowadays, approximately 15 million people, including 1 in 13 children, live with these conditions. This can create tension in school settings, where some parents may feel that food restrictions are overly stringent while others argue that…
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Overzealous Allergy Parent Criticizes Neighborhood for Halloween Treat Choices
Get Pregnant Fast As awareness surrounding food allergies grows, particularly through initiatives like the Teal Pumpkin Project, many communities are striving to create inclusive experiences for all children during food-centric holidays like Halloween. This movement is commendable, providing options such as allergen-free treats and non-food goodies. However, one parent in a neighborhood in Connecticut has…
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What Parents Should Know About Kids With Allergies
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve experienced the world of food allergies from both sides of the spectrum. Before my child was diagnosed, I was blissfully unaware of the struggles faced by families dealing with allergies. For three wonderful years, my son relished in the freedom of eating anything he desired. But then, everything…
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Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Frustration with Chuck E. Cheese
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point: Chuck E. Cheese, I have some serious feelings about you. Now, before I dive deeper, let me clarify: this is merely my personal opinion and doesn’t aim to sway the multitude of fans that adore you. I completely understand why parents choose to host birthday parties…
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Essential Skills for Parents to Teach Food-Allergic Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When our son Ethan was diagnosed with food allergies, a wave of panic washed over me. I found myself spiraling into thoughts about his future. “How will he manage at sleepovers, handle dating, or travel abroad safely?” I lamented to my partner, who calmly reminded me, “He’s only 3. We have time…
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Don’t Be Thoughtless About Food Allergies: It Can Be Life or Death for Some Kids
Get Pregnant Fast My child has a sensitivity to wheat. While it’s not life-threatening, the repercussions are evident, leading us to avoid it for years. Fortunately, the rise of gluten-free options has made things easier, but it remains a hassle. We constantly check labels, inquire at restaurants, and spend more than we’d like on wheat-free…
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Let’s Show More Understanding for Families Facing Food Allergies
Get Pregnant Fast Food allergies are an invisible struggle that many families endure daily. As someone whose child is fortunate enough to be in a preschool without food allergies, I often find it easy to pack simple, repetitive lunches. My son enjoys a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, apple slices, grapes, snap pea crisps, and…
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8 Surprising Benefits of Food Allergies
Get Pregnant Fast When my oldest son, Liam, was just ten months old, he experienced a severe allergic reaction to dairy hidden in his rice cereal. That emergency room visit marked the beginning of our journey into the world of food allergies, a journey that would lead to a diagnosis of moderate to severe allergies…