After a food allergy reaction, that food allergy appointment can’t come soon enough. Here are strategies for navigating that time period to decrease anxiety!
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Stock epinephrine and anaphylaxis training save lives. But do all states permit early childcare centers to stock epinephrine or even require center staff know how to prevent recognize, and respond to anaphylaxis? No. But now Louisiana does!
UPDATE! Stock Epinephrine and the Laws that Support It: Louisiana Edition Read More »
In food allergy, the immune system is like a playground. The balance of allergy and immune tolerance is like a see-saw. Food allergy is not just the activation of allergy cells by a food. Food allergy is the lack of…
Allergy Versus Immune Tolerance Read More »
Did you know that food allergies can be life-threatening? It’s true. In fact, anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that
What are IgE-mediated, life-threatening food allergies? Read More »
Stock epinephrine is epinephrine prescribed to an entity, such as a school, to be used in an allergy emergency. Epinephrine is the medication that stops and treats the life-threatening allergic reaction “anaphylaxis.” Some young children…
Stock Epinephrine and the Laws that Support It: Louisiana Edition Read More »
Stock epinephrine saves lives. Learn more here about your state’s legislation on this important issue.
Your State’s Stock Epinephrine Laws Read More »
We love our teachers and produced this episode about food allergy with them in mind!
Food Allergy 101, Teacher Edition – What Teachers Need to Know! Read More »
Learn trick-or-treat strategies for kiddos, especially those with food allergies!
Teal Pumpkin – make this your new not-so-spooky tradition! Read More »
Hear a mom’s experience with her family’s oral immunotherapy journey!
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy – The Preschooler’s Mama’s Experience Read More »
Pam interviews food allergy specialist Dr. Alice Hoyt.
Who is Dr. Alice Hoyt? Read More »
Disney and food allergy go together like Mickey and Minnie! If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World, then you
Disney Planning Tips for Families with Food Allergy Read More »
Prepping for college… when should you start thinking about it? (Hint hint: now!) In this episode, Pam and I talk
5 College-Prep Strategies for Food Allergy Families from FARE’s Kristi Grim Read More »
De-Stress with Strategies from Tamara Hubbard, LCPC How often do you worry about your kiddo who has food allergy? And
Food allergy and counseling Read More »
Death from anaphylaxis is rare. But when it happens to your child, the rarity of it doesn’t matter. And how
Turning anaphylaxis tragedy into purpose Read More »
Schools develop food allergy related policies to try to keep kids safe, but how many of these policies are evidence-based?
Food allergy school policies Read More »
When it comes to parenting a kiddo with food allergy, remembering that epi is only one of the many challenges
Food allergy and parenting – the parent needs… Read More »
Kiddos have many challenges growing up in this global era, and, unfortunately, food allergy further complicates things like school and
School, Flying, and Food Allergy – What do the Experts Say? Read More »
Social media is a relatively new world, and just as navigating the “real” world with food allergy can be challenging,
Food allergy on social media – ask an expert, but not on social. Read More »
Bullying comes in many flavors, and when it’s related to your kiddo’s food allergy, it’s even more heart-breaking and can
Food allergy and bullying Read More »
Co-host of the Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast has picked her top three favorite posts! Topics Pam selected included parenting and
Parenting and school preparedness Read More »
This past week, I attended the AAAAI meeting. My teams and I presented research posters on treating early food allergy
Research in treating early food allergy and on preventing anaphylaxis Read More »
Medical emergencies can be scary and even scarier at school, but planning a response may seem daunting. So how can
5 Steps to Medical Emergency Planning at School Read More »
If your kiddo has a food allergy, then you may wonder “Is my Sweet Pea getting enough good nutrition despite the food allergy?” Food allergy and nutrition issues are questions that commonly within
Food allergy and nutrition strategies Read More »
Have you ever wondered how an allergic reaction works? Wondered what is going on inside the human body during an […]
How an allergic reaction really works Read More »
Did your favorite Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast episode make the list? You can find a podcast on so
Most Popular Food Allergy and Your Kiddo Podcast Episodes of 2020 Read More »
Oral immunotherapy – OIT – can make kiddos with food allergy like peanut allergy more tolerant of the allergen, but
Can OIT help your kiddo eat safely at a restaurant? Read More »
Many folks ask me, “Dr. Hoyt, what’s the difference between a wheat allergy and gluten sensitivity and Celiac Disease?” I
Wheat Allergy or Gluten Sensitivity or Celiac or Something Else? Read More »
When you think about what your school nurse does all day, you may think about your kiddo with food allergy
School nurses are allergy superheroes Read More »
Have you ever wondered how school nurses prepare for your kiddos with food allergy? Especially with COVID, how are school
How School Nurses are Preparing for Back-to-School with COVID Read More »
Are you wondering how to have a successful evacuation – hurricane, fire, etc. – with your kiddo who has food
6 Steps to a Successful Evacuation for Your Family with Food Allergy Read More »
Parents of kiddos with food allergy fear anaphylaxis and also that their kiddo won’t have epinephrine. Have you or your
Worried about food allergy and anaphylaxis and NOT having epinephrine? This will help! Read More »
This is a special episode. Can you imagine having a child who has food allergy and that food insecurity challenges
Food allergy and food insecurity – the Food Equality Initiative will help. Read More »
A baby can have a peanut allergy, and the peanut challenge procedure determines that diagnosis. You’ve probably heard about doctors
Ingestion challenges for babies Read More »
This time of year for your kiddo with food allergy is already stressful. Plus, add COVID-19 to the stress of
Back-To-School Checklist for Kiddos with Food Allergy Read More »
Do you know what information is true and what’s not true when it comes to epinephrine from an auto-injector like […]
Truths and misconceptions about auto-injectors like EpiPen Read More »
Did you know there is more than one way to be allergic to a peach? Read more here, and hear the podcast!
Peaches, Pollens, Peanuts, and Food Allergy? Read More »
Especially during COVID, it’s important to know where to find your kiddo with food allergy safe by knowing where allergensare listed on a
Food allergy and the nutrition label Read More »
Food allergy moms are faced with challenges every day. Things like “do these cookies contain egg” and “I wonder if
Demystifying Food Allergy via Podcast I am so excited to demystify food allergy through my new Food Allergy and Your
Food allergy podcast by a board-certified allergist Read More »
Peanut allergy has an FDA-approved OIT treatment Peanut allergy affects 2-5% of children. The treatment plan for peanut allergy recommended by
Peanut Allergy Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Palforzia Read More »
Early Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (EPOIT) can decrease the severity of peanut allergy in young children. Say what?! Let’s discuss early
Early Peanut Oral Immunotherapy (OIT) Read More »