Since Food Allergy Awareness Month also happens to be Mental Health Awareness Month, I decided to compile a list of allergy-friendly resources for anyone who's finding this stage of the allergy journey particularly tough. When it comes to food allergies, I can attest to the fact that there are definitely ups and downs. You go … Continue reading May is for Food Allergy Awareness & Mental Health Awareness
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Food Allergy Parents Are No Stranger to Anxiety
While researching an article I was writing for Today's Parent Magazine, I decided to survey parents across Canada to gain a better understanding of how raising children with food allergies impacts anxiety levels. More than 200 parents from across Canada responded, and I found myself touched by so many of their words. I'm not kidding … Continue reading Food Allergy Parents Are No Stranger to Anxiety
How Raising a Child With Food Allergies Impacts Mental Health
One month later: In response to this post, I decided to write about the brighter side of food allergies. If you're needing a pick-me-up or would like to check out a list of supports, feel free to read this. May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. It's also Mental Health Awareness Month. So I decided to write about … Continue reading How Raising a Child With Food Allergies Impacts Mental Health