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Pull out your teal shirts and warm up your typing fingers! We’re approaching Food Allergy Awareness Month – and more specifically, Food Allergy Awareness Week (May 12-18).  Okay, we know what you’re thinking. When you, or someone you love, lives with food allergies, it feels like you spend a bit of time every week (or day!) raising awareness about food allergies in order to navigate life safely. What makes the month of May (particularly the second full week) special? We’re glad you asked. Spotlight vs Flashlight When you and I are educating and advocating as part of our day-to-day exchange...

Work. School. Sports. Meetings. Rehearsals. Scouts. Classes. If you’re like most parents today, your calendar is loaded with activities for you and your family. You’re either coming or going and somewhere in between maybe you’re grabbing a bite to eat. It’s hard for any family to juggle it all, but add food allergies to the mix and the ‘quick on the run meal’ becomes more challenging. Whether you want to avoid drive-thru and other fast-food options by choice or necessity, these recipes can be helpful.   Get the Right Gear Finding healthy, balanced, affordable meals for the whole family is easier...

When it comes to our personal health, we don’t usually walk into a public setting and announce what we’re dealing with. Living with food allergies, however, requires a willingness to speak up often. It’s not a chronic health challenge we keep to ourselves. In fact, we need to be prepared to ask questions and share information about our allergies in all sorts of settings. Some of them may seem like a given to you – a restaurant? Sure. Others may not have crossed your mind. Eating Out and Taking Out Whenever you’re buying prepared food, whether you’re eating there, taking...

For allergy parents, some milestones can come with a different layer of fear and anxiety. Let’s talk about it.