Food allergies can be a challenge at family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Potential allergens are in many of our traditional holiday foods and even in seasonal decorations. Communication and planning are the keys to safe celebrations so read through the following tips and enjoy a safe and joyful holiday season.
The Dreaded Candy Dish If your child is young, teach him or her that they are never to help themselves from a candy dish without your approval. My son bit into a candy that he...
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In the U.S., more than 5 million children have asthma, 2.2 million children have food allergies and an estimated 10 million children have other... Read more »
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