Stress Management Skills For All Ages
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Food Allergy Anxiety, Mindset, and Parenting Resources
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The Food Allergy Counselor
Food allergy anxiety, mental health, mindset, and parenting tips from
licensed therapist, Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC
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Food Introduction Anxiety and Fears
Overcome food introduction anxiety with expert tips for parents and caregivers. Navigate fears and find joy in introducing new foods.
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What Research Data Says About Food Allergy Anxiety
Gain insight into the key points from a 2020 research study reviewing food allergy anxiety data from the past two decades.
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Unhelpful Allergy Beliefs
Learn strategies to help you navigate unhelpful allergy beliefs as they pop up in your mind.
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Understanding Allergy Parent Guilt
Understand what's at the core of allergy parent guilt and 5 empowering approaches to take for navigating it.
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The 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting Explained
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...
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The 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting
Learn about the stages of food allergy parenting framework and how it helps parents develop their mindset and choices for each age and stage
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2021 FAAW Tips from the Food Allergy Counselor
Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW) 2021 may be over, but the education and advocacy efforts won't stop! Together, we will continue to...
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Tips for Managing Oral Food Challenge Anxiety
You've likely heard the term "oral food challenge" mentioned by your allergist or in online food allergy support groups. But if you...
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The Managing Food Allergy Worry Worksheet
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...
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New Podcast: Exploring Food Allergy Families
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...
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Resources for Navigating Coronavirus Anxiety
By now, phrases like "social distancing" and "flatten the curve" are commonplace due to the current Coronavirus pandemic. Bombarded with...
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A Helpful Parenting Framework: Galinsky’s Stages of Parenthood
When a child receives a food allergy diagnosis, it's common for parents to feel overwhelmed. Worrying thoughts may fill parents' minds...
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Food Allergy Mental Health Thoughts & Thanks for 2019
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...
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Food Allergy Thinking Traps Worksheet
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...
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The Emotional Side of Food Allergy Treatments
Note: I'm not an allergist, so this piece should not be taken as medical advice. However, I'm a licensed clinical professional...
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Food Allergy Mental Health Worksheets You Can Use
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...
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Two Ways to Help Kids Build Food Allergy-Related Self-Esteem
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,...
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Food Allergy Awareness Week Day 4: Food Allergy Anxiety Resources
Day 4: Food Allergy Anxiety Resources Anxiety isn't necessarily a bad emotion. Neither is stress. They can be useful feelings, driving us...
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5 Reminders for Parents of Kids with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety
Those of us who are food allergy-knowledgeable licensed behavioral healthcare providers will inevitably get calls from parents seeking...
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