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As the holidays approach, we want our children to enjoy all school festivities. However, as a parent of a child with food allergies, this also brings extra concerns and stress. Studies show that activities outside the norm, like class parties, present a higher risk for children with food allergies. The goal is to ensure that […]

The demands of managing a chronic medical condition such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, epilepsy, or heart disease can feel overwhelming. Trying to keep track of every detail while simultaneously advocating for your health is time consuming and stressful. Truth be told, just scheduling doctor’s appointments, especially when newly diagnosed, is a feat in and of […]

The first day of school is full of excitement for students, parents, and educators alike. In an average year, it may also bring some anxiety…but as we know, this year is far from average. The beginning of this school year is unlike any other.  Navigating back-to-school challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic is especially complicated for […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 10 million men, women and children in the United States experience an asthma attack each year. More than 1.6 million people have an attack so severe that they end up in a hospital for emergency care. On average, 10 Americans die each day from asthma. The statistics […]

“I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!”  These words are a familiar pop culture punchline in commercials and memes, but they’re not so funny when you realize the phrase highlights a common threat, particularly to senior citizens — falls in the home.   Elderly fall statistics are staggering. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 senior adults fall each year, with most falls occurring in the home. Three million […]