Allergy Journal

One Night in the Mountains: Excited Kid, Anxious Mom, and a Very Long Worry List

My son is very good at pretending to understand. He looks like he can do it on his own, but it's harder than it seems. And now, his overnight nature camp is almost here.

2026.09.29

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From Lunch Duty to Overnight Trips: Food Allergies in Elementary School

The good news is that packing a lunch for elementary school isn't a big deal. You only need to swap in something for the foods your child can't eat. Can't have bread? Send rice balls.

2026.09.20

Allergy Journal

Preschool with Food Allergies: From Cafeteria Lunches to Packed Lunchboxes

Safety always comes first, but the goal of managing food allergies isn't restriction. A few small changes by his teachers let my son eat lunch alongside his classmates.

2026.09.20

Allergy Journal

Food Allergies at Home: The Mistakes I Made So You Don’t Have To

Tommy was diagnosed with wheat and egg allergies before his first birthday. Here's what I've learned about shopping, eating out, and emergency prep, plus the mistakes I've made.

2026.09.20

Allergy Journal