Allergy Force Insights

What's up with Food Allergies?

Hi !

 

School busses are out in droves as kids return to school with backpacks (bigger than they are!) and smiles. We know the start of the school year can be stressful with all the 'new' — new teachers, new classmates, new expectations, even new schools. Sharing a content round-up here to provide perspective, insights & encouragement. Wishing you & yours an amazing school year!

 

Warm regards,

Gayle Rigione, Allergy Force Co-founder 🚌

The Peanut-free Table, or not : New to town, a kindergarten mom gives the thumbs up to the school nurse to place her son with food allergies at the peanut-free table. She didn't know what she didn't know. Find out what she should have asked.

 
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Never Too Young to Educate & Advocate: According to a fourth grade author and artist, education is the most important way to keep people with food allergies safe. Find out what she does to bring classmates & teachers up the learning curve on her food allergy world.

 
show & tell

College Will Be Here Sooner Than You Expect: Did you blink? Suddenly your child's a senior with next stop, college. Food allergy mom, advocate and @gratefulfoodie Caroline Moassessi offers insights from lived experience on loving by letting go.

 
the long view

Food Allergies—Just a Footnote in Their Life: When you're in the thick of it — IT being food allergy parenting — keeping your child with food allergies safe as they grow can consume you. Amanda Orlando, founder of @everydayallergen, explains why you should...

 
take heart

Great Ideas from FAACT to Help Your Child Cope:  We found this resource created by our friends at @FAACT with practical ideas to help your child take a breath and reset when stressed. It's convenient downloadable format makes it easy to share. Thank you, FAACT!!!

 
find calm

Opportunities

 

Register for FARE's 2022 Summit in Orlando, Florida—September 23 to 25. A chance to learn & connect.

 
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Register for FAACT's Teen Retreat in Oak Brook, Illinois—October 28 to 30. A chance to learn & connect.

 
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Gain Helpful Insights from the '"Exploring Food Allergy Families Podcast" with Tamara Hubbard, LCPC.

 
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Be an Allergy Force Guest Author and spread hope & know-how by sharing your food allergic life experiences.

 
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"Nothing is impossible...the word itself says 'I'm possible'."

—Audrey Hepburn, British actress and humanitarian

August 30, 2022 — Issue 17

 

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