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ABC News revealed new studies show kids with food allergies are likely to be targets for bullying, especially at school. So what can we do to help our children deal with bullying? The article suggests that when children tell their parents about being bullied, the child’s quality of life improves, and their level of distress [...]

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Here are some helpful tips for traveling if you have food allergies: Pack your own food and snacks. Avoid traveling during meal times, if possible. Pack more than enough of your medications, and make sure they are up-to-date. Carry your epi-pen, and an extra, with you, in your carry-on luggage, at all times. Wear your [...]

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Every child has their own way of describing their experiences with allergic reactions to food.  Here are a few phrases that children often use to describe how they are felling during an allergic reaction: “This is too spicy.” “My tongue is hot (or burning).” “My tongue feels like there is something poking it.” “The inside [...]

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Research and know how to recognize all of the food allergy reaction symptoms your student may have. Share these symptoms with your classroom, ask the classmates to help watch out for that food, and the symptoms if an accident does happen. Practice an emergency plan as you would a fire drill so that you and your [...]

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Bring a written list of your allergies with you that you can show to the waiter and chef. Research menus online, or call ahead of time, and ask any questions you have, beforehand. Ask to speak to the chef about cross-contamination. Your waiter may be in a hurry, and less likely to know how to [...]

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