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Anxious Parent? Stressed Teen or child?
It’s perfectly natural to feel anxious and worried at times of transition, and for Allergy families this can be starting school for the first time, starting at a new school or beginning high school. My advice is be well prepared. … Continue reading
This has come up recently with a family that I am supporting so thought I would share this challenge here and what assistance I have offered. When your child is diagnosed with a food allergy what I have noticed is … Continue reading
# 5 Tips for managing Party stress
Attending children’s parties is super fun for kids but can be stressful for allergy parents. Here are my top tips for managing party stress when you have a child with food allergies: 1. COMMUNICATE – It’s really important to advise the host … Continue reading
Being grateful: Thank your Allergy Allies
There are always special people who make living with food allergies easier. They remember that your child has a food allergy, they accommodate at social events and they support you in whatever way they can. Take your next opportunity … Continue reading
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Tagged coping, Food allergies, Food Allergy, mental health, parenting, quality of life, quote
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Psychosocial Aspects of Food Allergy Among Adolescents (Webinar Recording and Recap) — FARE Blog
Linda Herbert, Ph.D., presented Psychosocial Aspects of Food Allergy Among Adolescents, July 13, 2016, as part of FARE’s free monthly webinar series. Dr. Herbert is an assistant professor in the Division of Psychology and Behavioral Health at Children’s National Health … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Emotional health, Food allergies, Practical strategies, Resources
Tagged Anxiety, coping, Food Allergy, Practical strategies, stress, teenallergy, teens
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Does my child have a food allergy?
It can be difficult to ascertain whether your child does in fact have a food allergy, but more importantly, to what foods. Obviously a qualified Allergist is the health professional you need to seek in order to do the most … Continue reading
Posted in Food allergies, Practical strategies, Support
Tagged Food Allergy, parenting, Practical strategies
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Feeling stressed? Top 4 tips :)
Parenting is challenging at the best of times but when you add Allergy management to daily life, it can be stressful. We all go through patches when we are particularly stressed for whatever reason. Here are my tips for getting … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Emotional health, Food allergies, Practical strategies
Tagged coping, Food Allergy, mental health, quality of life
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Baking tip for Dairy Allergy
Conversion chart for replacing butter (dairy) with olive oil for baking. Also helpful for non-allergic when you have simply run out of butter. Baking – Conversion chart for Dairy Allergy Butter/Margarine Olive Oil 1 teaspoon 3/4 teaspoon 1 tablespoon 2 … Continue reading
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Tagged Baking, Dairy Allergy, Food Allergy, Practical strategies
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The importance of being assertive – It’s actually OK to say No
I remember attending a birthday party for my friends 5 year old son. We had the usual chat about “what was Ok and what was not Ok” for the birthday cake and at this stage my son’s allergies had improved … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Food allergies, Personal story, Practical strategies
Tagged coping, Food Allergy, parenting, Practical strategies
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