I am really glad that there will be a webinar soon on anxiety in children with food allergies. My 13 year old daughter is suffering terribly from anxiety related to her food allergies. She was restricting food because she was only eating things she felt were 'safe" at school --which amounted to very little. She lost weight, was very labile in her moods and was eventually hospitalized for weight loss/restricted eating back in June. She is doing a little better and has regained weight but her...
Hugs Colleen - what a tough spot for your dd. Anxiety can really be crippling to where no amount of reasoning can turn it around. I'm glad she's doing better, but it sounds like you still have a long road. Teens have so much stress on them these days and then add on FA's to that and it can just be too much.
Hugs, too, Colleen! Having trudged through therapy for food allergy anxiety a few years ago with my daughter, I understand your struggle. It sounds as if your daughter eats school lunch - is this true? We tried this, but it was extremely stressful to the point where she would not touch the school trays and picked holes in her hands from the anxiety; needless to say, she didn't eat. We have moved more to a more natural, plant-based diet (especially after watching the documentary Fed Up on...
Constance, I never realized how much American culture centers socialization on food until I had a child with severe peanut and tree nut allergies. We have fought long and hard to rethink food as nourishment, not entertainment, and our daughter has grown to see food in this way. When we visit others, we choose not to eat, to arrive after people eat (or to leave before food is served), or to bring our daughter her own food. When we entertain and decide to include food, we provide all food and...
There is a private Facebook group for kids 10-26 with food allergies. Here is the link to those interested: https://www.facebook.com/group...allergiesarentajoke/ Their description says the group "is meant to foster positivity and create a safe environment for teens and children with food allergies to talk openly about their diagnosis and life with allergies." They also state that anything discussed in the group is private, so kids don't need to worry about their friends/family seeing their ...
Kathy, The usual response is this: immediate dumfounded look, appearance of the lit light bulb above the head, followed by a simultaneous slight smile and "ohhh . . . yeah . . " This analogy is what makes my point click. Originally Posted by Kathy P: That's a great analogy. Do you find people respond well to it?
Originally Posted by Ashley Boone: There is a private Facebook group for kids 10-26 with food allergies. Here is the link to those interested: https://www.facebook.com/group...allergiesarentajoke/ Their description says the group "is meant to foster positivity and create a safe environment for teens and children with food allergies to talk openly about their diagnosis and life with allergies." They also state that anything discussed in the group is private, so kids don't need to worry about...
Originally Posted by Dana CLU: I have sat in a kitchen where my own father opened a jar of peanut butter, and I found this to be a teachable moment for my child since my dad represented someone who forgets, is ignorant, or simply doesn't care. I find that when people do not respond favorably, I compare my daughter's allergies to a bee sting allergy. I tell people that they wouldn't dream of placing a bee's nest next to a child with a severe bee sting allergy, so I ask them why they think it...
Originally Posted by kandicejo: Originally Posted by Ashley Boone: There is a private Facebook group for kids 10-26 with food allergies . Here is the link to those interested: https://www.facebook.com/group...allergiesarentajoke/ Their description says the group "is meant to foster positivity and create a safe environment for teens and children with food allergies to talk openly about their diagnosis and life with allergies." They also state that anything discussed in the group is private,...
Yesterday SV's Mary Vargas argued the case of JD v. Colonial Williamsburg Foundation before the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in Richmond, Virginia. # celiac # NCGS # disabilityrights # Foodallergies . If you would like to listen to the oral argument, here is a link to the Court's website where the oral argument audio is available: http://www.ca4.uscourts.gov/OA...QIaGF3WsD0R-FrVMPGAQ Interesting to listen to and the lack of understanding how sensitive kids are when you...
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I'm definitely looking forward to hearing more about what's new in the food allergy world for kids. It can be hard to keep up with all of the information out there so hearing from an expert on the latest research is a can't miss opportunity.
Each webinar video is approximately one-hour long. I recommend picking out a few topics and watching some of these during the winter break. There is a lot of great information in these videos for parents, grandparents, teachers, school nurses, and support group leaders.
Thanks for a great webinar! Very informative and helpful. I noticed the babysitting handout shown on one of the last slides wasn't included in your list of links here, I was able to find it on my own, but thought I would point that out in case you want to add it. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this webinar! You answered so many questions for this school nurse, both during your presentation & in the Q & A session! I appreciate the time each of you gave to educate us more about epinephrine & anaphylaxis!
Thanks for the feedback ladies! I'm glad you both found the webinar and resources helpful. Thanks for noting that that the link for the babysitting handout is not there.
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