🌷Spring Has Sprung: What's Up with Food Allergies?

Allergy Force Insights

What's up with Food Allergies?

Hi !
 
We're hoping this spring will be a season of happiness and health for you and yours. Sharing some 'best of' stories in hopes of  encouraging and reassuring you that you're not alone on this food allergy journey. When you read, you'll be inspired by others' successes, plus get ideas for building your kids food allergy know-how and confidence. Happy spring!🌷🌷🌷
 
Best, Gayle Rigione, Co-founder

thrive with food allergies...

"...How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it."
—Judy Blume, Author

From Fear to Confidence Managing Anaphylaxis:
Learn from a family's journey to make peace with their auto-injector device. How did they do it? What made the difference?  READ...

Letting Go is Hard But There Comes a Time:
A food allergy mom writes that nothing prepares you for that first "I'm going out with some friends" from your food allergic child. How'd it go? READ...

At What 'Cost' Food Allergy Inclusion? 
A mom and her son with food allergies find the tipping point between exclusion & inclusion when eating out. Was the risk worth it? READ...

...and empower your kids 

"The most important thing that parents can teach their children is how to get along without them."
—Frank A. Clark, American lawyer + politician

Prepare Your Child for Their Allergist Visit:
Learn how calm your child's worries about an allergist visit, from answering their questions to encouraging them to speak up and ask their questions. READ...

Teach Kids with Food Allergies to Cook:
This podcast from Allergy Dragon is full of strategies — across ages and stages — for teaching your child with food allergies to cook (a key life skill to learn btw.) LISTEN...

Learn About Alcohol's Hidden Allergen Risks:
Alcohol & social drinking situations harbor a minefield of allergen risks. Share this post with your college student to help them up the complex learning curve of alcohol + food allergy.  READ...

opportunities & resources

FARE Food Allergy Awareness Week Proclamations:  
Get templates for writing your state's governor to request a Proclamation. It's ez pz! HERE'S HOW...

Support International Red Sneakers Day 5/20:
Wear your Red Sneakers and  advocate for Food Allergy Awareness. HERE'S HOW...

Report Allergic Reactions From Foods to the FDA:
Help the FDA collect real data on allergic reactions from mislabeled food. HERE'S HOW...

Check Out Allergy Force's Food Allergy App: 
Put user friendly tech on your phone to help you navigate allergic life safely, easily. LEARN MORE...

 
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"Love by doing a little less." 
—Gabie Ruiz, M.Ed.

March 28, 2024 — Issue 26