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The kids have settled into a new school year. There’s a long list of activities, meetings, and routines that have shifted your daily rhythm from its smooth, rolling summer tempo to autumn’s faster, maybe even frenetic beat. The family is adjusting its pace and adapting to the regular pace and routines. Part of that routine may involve packing lunches and preparing dinners of the grab-and-go variety.   If you’re nodding in response to that statement and you’re wondering what in the world you’re going back to that’s fun, delicious, and allergy-friendly, without resorting to the same old thing every single day...

It’s a time of transitions. If your social media pages are anything like ours, photos of kids heading back to school, or readying to do so, are starting to pepper the screen. From those that are stepping foot in preschool for the first time to the big shift of dropping a kid at college, this time can come with a mix of emotions for students and parents alike. Like most things in life, of course, approaching these moments as a family that’s also managing food allergies adds another layer of considerations to the mix.  Preschool You’ve done your homework. You’ve...

As August’s temperatures soar and stores flip their ‘seasonal’ aisles to a heavy feature of school supplies, you may be trying to squeeze as much fun as possible into the home stretch of summer. If part of your strategy is to find ways to cut back on kitchen time, making use of your leftovers can go a long way - and save money!  However, there’s more to leftover meals than simply reheating and repeating. The following recipes and tips make use of elements of last night’s dinner in a new way. Reduce food waste and your grocery bill by putting...

Pile into the car and let’s go! Wait. Before you gather the family and grab the keys, let’s run through a checklist to make sure you’ve got what you need for a successful trip. Whether you’re headed out for a beautiful summer afternoon ride or a multi-day trip, traveling with allergies requires a little extra preparation.  Autoinjectors at the Ready This one should be part of your regular daily routine. If your allergist has prescribed them, two autoinjectors of epinephrine should be wherever your allergic family members are at all times, road tripping included. There are a few considerations, of...