The Real Reason Teal is the new Orange for Food Allergy Families

Why the Teal Pumpkins you ask? This is an awareness campaign. It's as much about symbolism, thoughtfulness, and emotional support as anything else. Teal Pumpkins are quickly becoming as easily recognized for food allergy awareness as a multi-colored puzzle piece is for autism or a…

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The Kids With Food Allergies Foundation: An Invaluable Resource!

The Kids With Food Allergies Foundation was one of the first online resources we found as a newly diagnosed family.  Their "getting started" resources helped us make sense of food one day at a time and their online webinars were among the first to help…

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Labels: Why Food Allergy Parents Seem So Overprotective

Dear friend of a kid with food allergies: Are you sick and tired of overprotective moms who kill your spontaneity by demanding to read every label on every food item that is ever used in the classroom or other social event? How about the moms…

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Food Allergy Action: All over the web this month plus your local community!

Food Allergy Action is taking place all over the web this month and there's a lot you can do to get involved, plus make efforts in your local community!  From giveaways to games and fundraisers, infographics to share and education and outreach opportunities, here's just…

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