I had been home from the restaurant only ten minutes with my preschooler almost tucked into bed when I got the call. “Miles isn’t...
Archive for tag: epipen
Your Growing Child: How to Carry Epinephrine
As a parent of a food allergic child, you are the person responsible for carrying your son/daughter’s epinephrine and other rescue medication. As your child...
Food Allergy Awareness Week: What You Can Do to Educate Others
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Check out my latest post over at ContentChecked for simple, easy things you can do to participate in Food Allergy Awareness Week/Month!...
Spring Cleaning: How to Properly Dispose of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
I’m deep into spring cleaning (yes, right before the onset of summer) and have a stockpile of expired EpiPens and Auvi-Qs to get rid of....
Stock Up on Epinephrine for School: No Co-Pays Until December 2013
Yes, we STILL have nearly a month left before school begins. Don’t worry! But if you’re even thinking about preparing for the upcoming school year, be...
As You Head Out For the Beach…
…or the pool, park or zoo…Don’t forget to bring your epinephrine. But, it’s important to note that epinephrine needs to be stored at room...
Epinephrine: How Do You Carry It?
As parents of kids with food allergies, we are all familiar with EpiPens, spring-loaded epinephrine injectors used in cases of anaphylaxis. While sometimes considered...
Book Review: The Peanut-Free Cafe
Hey, bookies! I just read The Peanut-Free Cafe by Gloria Koster. It’s a story about a new student at the Nutley School, where everyone...
Empowering Elementary Schoolers
I go into my son’s class every year to discuss food allergies. By educating the kids who do not have food allergies themselves, we enlist...
Go Out for Date Night! Babysitters for Allergic Kids 101
Did Valentine’s Day remind you of how much you enjoy adult time out of the house?! It did for me! Sharing alone time with my...
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