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Bunnies and chicks. Chocolate rabbits and colored eggs. These things are staples this time of year as families start getting ready for Easter. For most folks, traditions like coloring eggs and munching on milk chocolate rabbit ears is a given. Those things aren’t impossible for allergy families, but they do require a little bit of creativity. Coloring Eggs For an egg-allergic child, dipping hard-boiled eggs into plastic cups of brightly colored dye is probably a tradition you’ll want to nix. Here’s the good news: You have options. Eggs made of plaster, plastic, papier-mâché, wood and dye-able ceramic can be used...

When your allergic child started school, you did your homework. You learned about 504 plans. Throughout elementary, middle, and high school, you got to know the school nurse, the administration and the classroom teachers. You consulted the allergist. You worked out a plan. You feel confident that you’ve provided a safe environment for your allergic child. Of course, allergic children grow into allergic teens and allergic teens grow into allergic young adults who may be college-bound. This is a whole new ballgame. Life Skills First Even before anyone in your family is ready to consider using the word “college” in...

The fact that you’re here, reading this article on this site probably means you know someone with food allergies. We’re glad you’re here!

Pink- and red-frosted cupcakes, chocolates, and an assortment of other treats will be popping up in classrooms (and a litany of other places) as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Sharing holiday-themed treats, however, can be far from sweet for the allergic folk in your life. From allergen-laden recipes to holiday-themed candy that comes with a risk of cross contamination, these items may be unsafe for allergic individuals. If you want to share the sweet-treat love with your allergic friends and family, the following goodies are worth considering. Rice KrispieTM Treats Before we dive too deep into this crowd favorite, let’s talk...