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Gina Clowes

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posted 11/24/2009, comments (0)

Food Allergy Etiquette for Thanksgiving and Holiday Parties

Thanksgiving and other food-focused celebrations can be a challenge for those with food allergies and special dietary needs.  Most dishes are made from scratch by cooks who don't have to think about allergens or cross-contamination on a daily basis.    Unfortunately, there is no rule book or etiquette guide to help us through... Read moreChevron
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Gina Clowes

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posted 10/14/2009, comments (0)

15 Tips for Food-Allergy Safe Halloween Fun

Fill ‘er Up! Feed your kids dinner before trick or treating so they're not tempted to sneak a treat on the road.  If need be, have a few food allergy-safe pieces of candy or sugarless gum for them to munch along the way. Be Prepared.  Even in your own neighborhood, you'll want to make sure you have wet wipes for sticky hands, a... Read moreChevron
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posted 10/01/2009, comment (1)

Immunotherapy Allergy Treatment For Peanut Allergies and Beyond

With all of the talk about peanut immunotherapy these days, you'd think that the cure for these life-threatening allergies was right around the corner. While there is no quick fix, immunotherapy in one of the various forms may well be a viable option for treatment of food and environmental allergies.   As my son has acquired more allergies... Read moreChevron
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posted 08/19/2009, comments (0)

Taking Your Child's Food Allergies Back to School

If you haven't done so already, you still have some time to discuss your child's food allergies with your teachers and school administrators with the goal to develop a plan to keep your child safe and included at school. With the last days of summer winding down, you'll want to request a meeting right away. The steps below will give you a general... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/07/2009, comments (2)

Managing Food Allergies Like A Pro and Having Fun Doing It

I was relaxed and smiling on July 5th as I wrote this article.   I planned a small gathering at my home with two other families affected by food allergies. I met both of these moms years ago at my local support group meetings. We've become close friends as we share the trials and tribulations of raising a child with food... Read moreChevron
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