by Kate Etue | Jan 17, 2019 | Columns, Tips + Tricks
Ever since last year, the story has stayed with me about English 13-year-old, Karanbir Cheema, who died when another student threw a piece of cheese down his shirt. He was so highly allergic, that he went into cardiac arrest before he even arrived at the hospital. He...
by Anne Wolfe Postic | Oct 29, 2018 | Halloween, Tips + Tricks
Each year, so many parents looking out for kids with allergies want to know whether it’s true that Halloween fun-size or mini candies may contain nuts, even if the full-size candies are known for being nut-free. Bad news: It’s true. Even if a full-size...
by Kate Etue | Jul 21, 2018 | Shopping Finds
Ice cream and summer: you can’t really have one without the other, right? But, gah! For kids (and adults!) with dairy allergies or sensitivities, or families like mine that have made a switch to eating vegan, ice cream gets more complicated. Don’t get me...
by Caroline Siegrist | Jun 20, 2018 | Shopping Finds
I am so stoked to have recently discovered Elmhurst Milks, a plant-based and hella delicious new line of 10 non-dairy milks made from both nuts and grains. Elmhurst actually started as a traditional dairy farm in the Northeast, but I’m so glad they’ve...
by Georgette Gilmore | Mar 27, 2018 | Shopping Finds
As a parent of a child with food allergies, I know what a big deal it is to find allergy-friendly Easter chocolate. Delivering on Easter Bunny expectations can be tricky, especially when it comes to chocolate. Thankfully, there are some great chocolate choices...
