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![Why Should Your Child Wear A Medical ID?](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/07.19.17_Medical ID.jpg)
Why Should Your Child Wear A Medical ID?
Does your food allergic child wear a medical ID? Here is the importance and positives of why they should. We have our emergency action plan, a trusted allergist, and always carry two epinephrine auto injectors. All
![Allergy Sufferer vs. Allergy Advocate – Empowering Our Kids to Take Charge of Their Challenges](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/04.19.17_Daniella Knell_Blog Photo.jpg)
Allergy Sufferer vs. Allergy Advocate – Empowering Our Kids to Take Charge of Their Challenges
by Daniella Knell April is one of my favorite times of year because I am prepping to present food allergy awareness classes during Food Allergy Awareness Week in May. As my kids get older and older, my focus switches
![TIPS to Create a Safe & TEAL Halloween](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/10.05.16_TIPS to Create Safe & Teal Halloween_Stacey Stratton_Blog Photo(1).jpg)
TIPS to Create a Safe & TEAL Halloween
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT’s Publications Manager Teal Pumpkins are such a great way to include children with food allergies and help them enjoy a “safe” and happy Halloween. Besides helping children with food
![Food Allergy Friends: Cultivating Your Support Network](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/07.05.16_Tami Pyles_Blog Photo.jpg)
Food Allergy Friends: Cultivating Your Support Network
by Tami PylesIt was the 101st day of kindergarten, my daughter came home in tears because no one sat with her at the peanut-free table that day. It has happened only once, but I remember it vividly. I felt so helpless
![FAACT Initiatives for 2016](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/1-Eleanor_RJR_4703-2.jpg)
FAACT Initiatives for 2016
by Eleanor Garrow-Holding, FAACT President & CEOHappy New Year! I am so excited to be starting 2016 with FAACT’s leadership team and all of you. FAACT had a successful 2015, and we are excited about the
![Pumpkin and Cranberry Granola](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/10.12.2015_Peggy Trefts_Blog-HeadShot.jpg)
![New FAACT and ACAAI Campaign Seeks to Close the Gap on Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management Awareness](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/1_Eleanor Garrow_RJR_4703-5x7_FINAL-44(2).jpg)
New FAACT and ACAAI Campaign Seeks to Close the Gap on Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management Awareness
by Eleanor Garrow-Holding, FAACT President & CEO Food allergy management is in the news and discussed on social media more than ever. That’s good news for people living with food allergies, because the more friends
![FAACT Initiatives for 2015](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/1-Eleanor_RJR_4703-2.jpg)
FAACT Initiatives for 2015
Happy New Year! I am so excited to be starting 2015 with FAACT’s extended leadership team. These talented professionals and dedicated activists will expand our education, communication, and marketing abilities,
![FAACT CEO Excited To Share Our Food Allergy Conferences with YOU!](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/1-Eleanor_RJR_4703-2.jpg)
FAACT CEO Excited To Share Our Food Allergy Conferences with YOU!
FAACT’s upcoming Food Allergy Conferences provide a full day of educational sessions led by leading medical professionals and food allergy advocates. Each conference offers education and support for parents,
![Introducing Sloane Miller, Allergic Girl](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/Sloane Miller Photo.jpg)
Introducing Sloane Miller, Allergic Girl
by Sloane Miller, MFA, MSW, LMSWAuthor of Allergic Girl: Adventures in Living Well with Food Allergies (Wiley, 2011) I was born with food allergies. I developed asthma, environmental allergies, and eczema in