Why We’ll Never Leave Home Without Our Bag When we first became parents, we became accustomed to carrying a diaper bag that contained a change of clothes, diapers and 1 million other we may have needed while we were away from home. As our babies aged, the bag got smaller. We started dreaming about the…
Practical questions to discuss with school health staff to keep your child safe Back-to-school season can be stressful for allergy parents, but building a strong relationship with your school nurse can make all the difference.. In this post, I’m sharing how we talk with school nurses and staff to build a safe and trusting partnership…
Tips for a Stress-Free Celebration Birthday parties are supposed to be all about joy, balloons, laughter, cake, and carefree fun. For parents of a child with an egg allergy, they can also stir up a mix of anxiety, worry, and a million “what ifs.” You want your child to feel included and safe, without feeling…
School Allergy Forms Explained An Egg Allergy/Asthma Guide As a mom navigating both egg (newly added walnut, pecan and shellfish) allergy and asthma, I’ve been in your shoes, reading through forms that feel overly complicated, wondering if I’m filling them out right and trying to remember every little detail the school nurse might need. The truth…
Allergy Mom’s Guide to Back-to-School Safety Tips for Allergy Parents We’ve been egg allergy since my daughter was 6 months old. I was terrified when we started school but after my first interaction with the school nurse, I was a bit relieved. I will say, we are in a private school so our experience may…
From Overwhelmed to Empowered When my daughter (at the time an only child) was first diagnosed with an egg allergy at six months, our world shifted. Suddenly, ordinary moments like snack time, grocery shopping, family gathering and the idea of future birthday parties felt overwhelming. I didn’t feel like just a mom anymore. All of…