Welcome to the Blog at The Allergy Aspect.
This is a bit of our life and perspective living with many anaphylactic food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE), and orthostatic intolerance. These concerns are always on my mind. My goal, like so many others, is for our family to live fully. To achieve this I am continuously in pursuit of balance in all aspects of life. Here, I share my thoughts on how our family lives as close to balanced as we can, and how making meaningful connections with others living similar lives helps us along the way.
Sending Your Food Allergic Kid on an Overnight School/Camp Trip: It Took Me Four Years to Get it Right
Sending a food allergic child on an overnight school/camp trip takes planning, but it’s doable. Check out some of my practical tips, meal ideas, and lessons learned to help make it a safe and positive experience. You've got this!
Essential Health Steps When Your Food Allergic Child Turns 18 (College-Bound or Not)
When your child turns 18, they gain legal adulthood—which means you no longer have automatic access to their medical information or decision-making about their health. For parents of children with food allergies or other health concerns especially, taking the right steps is crucial, whether they are heading off to college or not.