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![College to Career](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/03.12.18_Natascia Blog Photo 2-107(1).jpg)
College to Career with Food Allergies
I am currently in the midst of my last semester of my MBA in Healthcare Management at the University of Connecticut! Throughout my healthcare courses, I have gained a greater passion for the clinical aspect of the healthcare industry. I am eager to learn more about patient care.
![New Research Results from American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology / World Allergy Organization Joint Congress](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/03.06.18_AAAAI-WAO Photo.png)
New Research Results from American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology / World Allergy Organization Joint Congress
FAACT President and CEO, Eleanor Garrow-Holding, and Vice President of Development and Programs, Julie Forrest, attended the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI)/World Allergy Organization (WAO)
![Do You Know How to Navigate through FAACT’s Education Resource Center?](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/FAACT School Programs Posters_2018.jpg)
Do You Know How to Navigate through FAACT’s Education Resource Center?
Did you know that FAACT has a HUGE, FREE printable resource section on their website? And, ALL of the resources and programs are FREE and downloadable for print! Wondering what you can find in this comprehensive area?
![Risk-Taking and Teens with Food Allergies](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/09.06.17_Tiffany DeSilva_Blog Photo.jpg)
Risk-Taking and Teens with Food Allergies
by Tiffany deSilva, MSW, LSW When you were a teenager, did your mother ever ask you the age-old question, “If all of your friends jumped off a bridge, would you jump, too?” If adolescents answered this
![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
![Is Your Child Off to College?](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/07.03.17_Caroline Moaessessi Blog_Headshot-117(1).jpg)
Is Your Child Off to College?
by Caroline Moassessi College acceptances are complete and now it is peanut-treenut-milk-egg-wheat-soy-fish-shellfish free and other allergens crunch time! The pedal is about to hit the metal and the last twelve years
![Food-Free Mother's Day](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/05.01.17_Food-Free Mothers Day_Tracy Bush_Blog Photo.jpg)
Food-Free Mother's Day
by Tracy Bush, Nutrimom - Food Allergy Liaison Mother’s Day - the single day of the year when mom should be spoiled, pampered, fussed over and made to feel as if her feet should not touch the ground. All mothers
![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
![How to Thank a Food Allergy Caregiver](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/03.20.17_Rachel Hayden_Blog Photo.jpg)
How to Thank a Food Allergy Caregiver
by Rachel Hayden, Author of Mom vs. Food Allergy Blog and Support Group Leader Raising a child with food allergies cannot be done alone. It just can’t. Without having a tribe of caring friends and caregivers
![Traveling with Food Allergies](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/Traveling Tips Post 9.jpg)
Traveling with Food Allergies
by William Antony, FAACT Teen Advisory Council Member When asked to write a blog about living with multiple, life-threatening food allergies from the perspective of a 17-year-old boy, I jumped at the chance. There are