Tag: allergy awareness
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My Daughter’s Near-Fatal Allergy Revelation
Get Pregnant Fast In the summer of 2013, I rushed to drop off my daughter, Lily, at a local horse camp, a surprise gift for her 7th birthday. She was giddy with excitement, eager to learn all about her beloved horses, while I looked forward to a few hours of peace at Target. As she…
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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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Grieving Parent Advocates for EpiPen Accessibility in Public Spaces
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt push to save lives, a grieving parent is advocating for legislation aimed at making EpiPens more widely available and accessible in public areas. For those with severe allergies, carrying an EpiPen can be a matter of life and death, yet a tragic incident has highlighted the importance of having…
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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…
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I Once Believed Nut Allergies Were Overblown
Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest child entered second grade, we received a notice informing us that a classmate had a nut allergy, resulting in a nut-free policy for the entire grade. This announcement shattered our happy little world where peanut butter and jelly sandwiches ruled, and I was absolutely furious. My daughter, who had…
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Creating a Safe Space for Our Child: Embracing a Wheat- and Dairy-Free Lifestyle
Get Pregnant Fast When our daughter, Lily, turned 9 months old, we felt it was time to introduce her to solid foods. Following the advice of her pediatrician, we carefully began to incorporate various foods into her diet that were deemed safe and had a low risk of allergic reactions. We started with familiar options…
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Can Nuts (of All Things) Make Home More Dangerous Than School?
Get Pregnant Fast Before becoming a mom, nuts were just background noise in my diet. If they were around and I was hungry, I’d munch a bit, but I never craved them. That all changed once I had my daughter. My relationship with nuts transformed into a full-blown aversion. When my little girl was just…
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A Message to Those Who Dismiss Nut Allergies
Get Pregnant Fast When discussions arise about banning nuts from schools or classrooms, it’s astonishing to witness how some individuals transform into belligerent and unsympathetic critics. The audacity of adults suggesting I should “keep my child at home” due to her severe allergies, or labeling my advocacy as self-righteousness makes my blood boil. I feel…