Food allergies are serious business, especially in small children. Alison shares the highs and lows of managing her daughter’s allergies and what has worked for her family.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Drink Recipe: Moscow Mule, Mocktail Series
Top 8 Allergens:

milk
eggs
peanuts
soy
wheat
tree nuts (such as walnuts and cashews)
fish
shellfish (such as shrimp)

Resources for Parents:

FARE: Food Allergy Research and Education
Allergic Living Magazine

Diagnosing Food Allergies
Great recipe books for cooking without allergens

Fearless Food: Allergy-Free Recipes for Kids
Allergy-Free and Easy Cooking: 30-Minute Meals without Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Eggs, Soy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, and Sesame

Interview with our daycare director discussion accommodating allergies in a shared care environment
Food allergy tag for school bags
Episode 1 of the Crunchy Cocktail Hour: No One Will Eat With Us – all about how we deal with eating out with serious restrictions.
FREE Printable Allergy Cards