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Dr. Julie Sweeney

Sep 10, 20243 min read

Paving the Way for a Calm Oral Food Challenge

Dr. Julie Sweeney shares thoughts on defusing the anxiety and fear of failing an oral food 'challenge' + tips for sailing through with calm.

Lauren Foti, @thecraftroom.nj

Aug 26, 20243 min read

Dear Cool Moms: What a Food Allergy Helicopter Mom Wants You To Know

A food allergy helicopter mom asks 'cool [non-allergy] moms' for grace as she hovers to keep her dairy allergic son safe. (Tissues advised.)

Gayle Rigione

Aug 16, 20245 min read

A Kindness: Allergy-Friendly Ice Cream Cake for a Boy with Allergies

An ice cream shop owner made a small boy's birthday wish come true with an allergy-friendly ice cream cake — a kindness remembered.

Gayle Rigione, Allergy Force

May 10, 20242 min read

Food Allergy Moms—Love Yourself A Little More

Happy Mother's Day to food allergy moms everywhere. It's important to put yourself 1st sometimes—so you can keep loving, giving. Learn how:

Gayle Rigione, Allergy Force

Apr 11, 20243 min read

With Food Allergies You Remember How People Make You Feel

A food allergy mom reflects on explaining food allergies to strangers. You can be heard. Or not. You remember how they make you feel. Read:

Gayle Rigione

Mar 21, 20245 min read

He Thought He Was No Longer Allergic and Spoiler Alert: He Is

Food allergies disrupt a family's holiday dinner when their son has an allergic reaction. Maybe the octopus? Maybe not? Meet the 'gray zone'

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