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![How Halloween is Opening the Door to Food Allergy Awareness](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/10.26.15_Halloween Blog_Stacey Stratton_Photo.jpg)
How Halloween is Opening the Door to Food Allergy Awareness
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT's Publications ManagerThis year, it’s not just the trick-or-treaters knocking, but opportunity is knocking too. Teal pumpkins are popping up on porches nationwide. Media, retail, and
![Lisa Musician, RD, LDN](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/lisa_blog.png)
How Can Parents Best Partner with a School to Ensure Their Child’s Food Allergies are Managed Safely and Successfully?
by Lisa Musician, RD, LDN(Reshared from August 2017) For anyone sending a child off to school, it can be exciting, worrisome and challenging, especially when your child has a food allergy. Most parents are focused on
![Why Should Your Child Wear Medical ID?](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/07.02.18_Medical ID Blog_Photo-116.jpg)
Why Should Your Child Wear 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
![Navigating the Emotional Seas of Food Allergies: One Parent’s Journey Towards Resilience](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/06.18.18_Blog Photo_Navigating Food Allergies_Tamara Hubbard-115.jpg)
Navigating the Emotional Seas of Food Allergies: One Parent’s Journey Towards Resilience
by Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC As a parent, there are days that are etched in your mind forever. The day your children were born. Their first words. Their first steps. Their first days of school. But when you’re the
![Food Allergies & Field Trips](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/05.10.18_FA Field Trips_Blog Photo-112.jpg)
Food Allergies & Field Trips
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT’s Director of Publications If your child’s school is planning a field trip, be sure to find out the answers to these 5 things:When, Where, How, What, and Who. By discussing these
![Vitality Bowls Rallies Communities in Support of Food Allergy Awareness](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/Vitality Bowls_Logo.png.jpg)
Vitality Bowls Rallies Communities in Support of Food Allergy Awareness
National Superfood Café Raises Awareness, Funds for Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team SAN RAMON, Calif. – Fueled by the desire to spread knowledge of food allergies, Vitality Bowls is
![Finding Support for Managing Food Allergies](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/04.11.18_Find Support for Managing Food Allergies_Blog_Stacey Stratton.jpg)
Finding Support for Managing Food Allergies
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT’s Director of Publications When it comes to managing food allergies, there are a few areas you might feel you need some extra support. Here are just three, of the many areas where
![Tips for Creating a “Safe” Easter That Your Child Will Enjoy and Remember](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/03.27.18_Easter Blog Photo.jpg)
Tips for Creating a “Safe” Easter That Your Child Will Enjoy and Remember
by Stacey Stratton Easter can be another concerning time for parents, who have children with food allergies. Not only do you have to watch that all the candy and food is “safe”, but you might also have to
![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.
![Managing Your Child’s Food Allergies at School](https://www.foodallergyawareness.org/media/blog/01.08.18_Lisa Musician_Blog Photo.jpg)
Managing Your Child’s Food Allergies at School
by Lisa Musician, RD How can parents best partner with a school to insure their child’s food allergies are managed safely and successfully? For anyone sending a child off to school, it can be exciting,