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The Food Allergy Counselor

We know that in order to gain confidence in our ability to manage our own or our child's allergies, we have to step outside of our...

In case you haven't had a chance to read this   initial post introducing The 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting, here's a quick overview of...

Living with food allergies and other allergic diagnoses means experiencing emotional discomfort, since uncomfortable feelings such as...

Learn about the stages of food allergy parenting framework and how it helps parents develop their mindset and choices for each age and stage

Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW) 2021 may be over, but the education and advocacy efforts won't stop! Together, we will continue to...

You've likely heard the term "oral food challenge" mentioned by your allergist or in online food allergy support groups. But if you...

One of the most common questions I see being asked within the food allergy community is: "How do I help my son or daughter with their...

If you've ever experienced an allergic reaction or witnessed your child experiencing one, then you're likely familiar with how it can...

Parenting is hard enough on relationships, but add food allergies or other chronic illnesses to the picture, and even spouses with a...

The latest podcast episode of Exploring Food Allergy Families was inspired by stories I've read about within food allergy support groups,...

As a family therapy-trained licensed therapist, I often find myself wondering about the systems in which we live. The family system, the...

I'm very excited about this announcement. Not only does it relate to topics I am passionate about, but it's also a resource that I think...

By now, phrases like "social distancing" and "flatten the curve" are commonplace due to the current Coronavirus pandemic. Bombarded with...

When a child receives a food allergy diagnosis, it's common for parents to feel overwhelmed. Worrying thoughts may fill parents' minds...

CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT 2019 IS ALMOST OVER?! As this year comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year and give...

Note: I'm not an allergist, so this piece should not be taken as medical advice. However, I'm a  licensed clinical professional...

Due to the positive feedback I've received for the Food Allergy Mindset worksheet I shared a few months ago, I've decided to publish...

Does anyone else feel that time flies by so quickly sometimes that you suddenly realize it's been months since you've last worked on a...

You realize your anxiety levels are rising to a level that impacts your daily life, and nothing you're doing seems to be helping. An...

We're all familiar with the term self-esteem, but it can be hard to describe it in a concrete manner. In the simplest of terms,...