It has been five years since my son’s diagnosis of food allergies. During that time I have discovered a number of wonderful resources to make managing food allergies easier. Many of these products have been inspired by families like mine who developed something that worked for them and they wanted to share their product to [...]

The diagnosis of a food allergy can be life changing. Things that seemed simple like going out to eat, traveling or a play date with friends can feel overwhelming. As with most situations education is power, and in the case of food allergies education means safety.

After some time had passed, and keeping my children safe [...]

Worried about inviting a friend with food allergies to your child’s birthday party? Which foods are safe? Which are not? What if the child has a reaction? Food allergies are on the rise among children. This can present a challenge when planning your child’s birthday party. A few helpful tips in the party preparation can [...]

There has been a recent surge of articles and stories in the news on the possible “cure” for peanut allergies. I am pleased to see media coverage and stories on food allergies as it helps raise awareness. The announcements around the success of a desensitization trial are encouraging. The fact that doctors are working to [...]

I consider myself as a reasonable individual with realistic expectations from my family and others. Why then when I was asked to speak to incoming Kindergarten parents at my son’s school about the severity of his peanut allergy was I a mess?
Why did I feel that I would be viewed as irrational and over the [...]

 
Something Great To Swallow
Tips on keeping a nutritious diet and a healthy attitude about food from infancy to motherhood
(part 5 of a 5 part series)
From Stroller Strides
 
Have you ever met the mom who painstakingly prepares fresh baby food, adding the essential nutrients and offering only healthy choices to her child… and then skips her own [...]

 
Something Great To Swallow
Tips on keeping a nutritious diet and a healthy attitude about food from infancy to motherhood
(part 4 of a 5 part series)
From Stroller Strides
 
A research study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health noted research that girls who eat regular family meals in a structured positive environment are less likely to exhibit [...]

 
Something Great To Swallow
Tips on keeping a nutritious diet and a healthy attitude about food from infancy to motherhood
(part 3 of a 5 part series)
From Stroller Strides
 
New research that shows you can get kids to eat healthy foods by calling it fun names and functions rather than by telling them it’s healthy. For instance, call [...]

 
Something Great To Swallow
Tips on keeping a nutritious diet and a healthy attitude about food from infancy to motherhood
(part 2 of a 5 part series)
From Stroller Strides
 
Often, during the transition to table foods, fruits and vegetables may be left behind in favor of easy-to-eat table foods. This is the time to shape eating habits that [...]

 
Something Great To Swallow
Tips on keeping a nutritious diet and a healthy attitude about food from infancy to motherhood
(part 1 of a 5 part series)
From Stroller Strides
 
We’ve heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” Did you know not only what you eat, but how you eat it also affects your children and the way [...]