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Hi !

 

Sharing a post round-up of some of the Allergy Force community's 2022 favorites. From inspiring creative problem solving, to reassuring you that there is indeed light at the end of the tunnel called allergic living, this round-up will kick-start your new year with possibility.

 

Wishing you a 2023 filled with peace of mind and happiness. We are grateful for YOU!

 

Kind regards,

Gayle Rigione, Co-founder

For Inspiration

"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem,

and smarter than you think."

—Christopher Robin

 

How to Turn Limited to LimitLESS: Meet a food allergy mom who is unshakeable in her belief that food allergies won't limit us if we don't let them. Find your...

 
growth mindset
 

Avoiding Anaphylaxis: 19 Yrs of Rehearsing Pays Off:

Experience a mom's relief when her groggy, allergic teen asks about the ingredients in his post-op snack.

 
what's in it?
 

An Ice Cream Social for Everyone: Learn what a food allergy mom does to make a school ice cream social an inclusive, smile bringer for all the dairy free kids.

 
eat ice cream

For Peace of Mind

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,

while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

—Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher & founder of Taoism

 

Food Allergy Life: How Your Family Can Help: Learn steps Grandma took to make her home a safe haven for her grandkids with food allergies. A 'gift' that says...

 
i love you
 

How OIT is Saving My Family: Her youngest son's terrifying anaphylactic reaction to supposedly 'safe' chicken nuggets & learning what was possible with OIT gave them...

 
courage to try
 

Your Kids Will Live Their Best Lives: Gain long-term perspective from Everyday Allergen Free founder Amanda Orlando's own food allergy journey, from childhood to motherhood.

 
the long view

For Confidence

"One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through

and it will be someone else's survival guide."

—Brene Brown, American research professor & author

 

Got Food Allergies? The Top 10 Things to Know: When you're 1st diagnosed, it can feel overwhelming, scary. Here are 10 things to know to live fully, freely, and to...

 
thrive
 

Why Carry TWO Auto-Injectors? In this post from Red Sneakers for Oakley, find out why you need to carry TWO auto-injectors at all times.

 
carry TWO
 

How To Read Food Labels For Allergens: When you have food allergies, you want to be expert at reading food labels. Here are strategies to sharpen your skill at...

 
reading labels

Resources

 

Gradually handing off food allergy responsibility to kids in age appropriate ways over time is a parenting priority: 

 
empower
 

Tech (aka the food allergy app) can help you live with more confidence & less fear with food allergies:

 
equip
 

The 'magic' in these books is in their power to encourage kids to believe in themselves and their 'CAN' super powers:

 
educate
 

You can travel the world safely with food allergies with some legwork. These travel resources help you plan so you can...

 
go see

 

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"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year."

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

January 3, 2023 — Issue 21

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