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...you are there for them. Help your child cope with any fear and/or anxiety associated with their allergy. As a parent/caregiver Educate yourself on your child’s allergy. Familiarize yourself with signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis. Put together an emergency care plan. Join a community and seek advice from others in similar circumstances. Build a support system. Ask for help. Now that you have read the list, how do you plan to...

...of chocolate (although dark chocolate is often free of dairy) Margarine Prebiotics (galactooligosaccharides, also known as GOS, are derived from dairy sources. Don’t worry, Neocate Junior only contains prebiotics in the form of inulin and fructooligosaccharides, also known as FOS, which are derived from vegetables.) Salad dressings For a more complete list of foods to avoid when accommodating for a dairy allergy, visit the Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis Network website or check out Alisa Marie...

...anaphylaxis. Reason #4 – Delicious Food Finally, and maybe the best reason is that allergen-free foods can be just as delicious. I follow the “live to eat” philosophy in life rather than eat to live. If you follow the same mentality you know that taste is important, and delicious food is a delight. Allergy-friendly foods are delicious and better than their counterparts with allergens. Need some ideas or inspiration? Check out our Neocate Footsteps Recipe...

...to discuss with your child’s school is the potential for bullying and work together to develop strategies to prevent or address it. Get Everyone Involved Many people (adults included!) simply don’t understand the seriousness of food allergies, interpreting you and your child’s concerns about food as pickiness or just “being difficult”. One way to teach other students about allergies and how to protect their classmates is the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network’s Be a PAL...

...Our guest blog today comes from Raquel Durban, a Registered Dietitian specializing in immediate and delayed food allergies in Charlotte, NC. Raquel is a medical advisory board member for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT) and an active participant in the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology (AAAAI), American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) and International Network for Diet and Nutrition in Allergy (INDANA). We would like to thank Raquel for...

A box of bandages just won’t do for a food allergy crisis. Even diligent efforts at allergen avoidance can be thwarted. You never know when a severe food allergy reaction can occur and require emergency response actions. Serious reactions are often unexpected, sudden and require immediate attention. Time is of the essence when there is a risk of an anaphylactic reaction, an extreme, often life-threatening allergic reaction. So like Scouts, its best to...

...She is also a contributor for AllergyHome.org and Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT). Grennan has presented at numerous local and state conferences. In July 2014, she teamed up with a pediatric allergist and nurse to offer a comprehensive training workshop about food allergies at the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference. As the mother of a child with a severe food allergy I know-all too-well the fear of sending your child to school...