Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year. I love holidays in general, and even though Christmas will always have a special place in my heart, there are some pretty big expectations wrapped up (pun intended) around December 25. Big extended-family get-togethers, possibly involving travel, a fancy dinner […]
The FPIES Foundation is pleased to announce its pledge of support for the Teal Pumpkin Project®, a worldwide movement to create a safer, happier Halloween for all children. The Teal Pumpkin Project, which launched as an international campaign in 2014 by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE), provides an alternative for […]
October brings Fall, Harvest Activities and Halloween! We have compiled a list of idea’s some parents of children living with FPIES like to celebrate a safe and allergy friendly Halloween. Pre-assembled treat bags! Make your own treat bags (safe candy or non-food treats) and pass out these pre-assembled treat bags to your neighbors ahead […]
This post is inspired by an FPIES article appearing on The Mighty “What I’ve learned as a mother of a child with FPIES”. At the end of the article, the author mentions her ability to know the cross contamination of common grocery store items. When we shared this article from […]
2015: News and Events Dec. 15, 2015: The FPIES Foundation is proud to announce a research grant for FPIES mom and Professor of Health Science Dr. Jeanelle Boyer. Dr Boyer will research the role microbiomes may play in the gut of an FPIES infant. Read more from Keene State College, “Professor […]
I was working on my master’s degree in health communication when I met my husband. Fast forward a year and a half later, I was sitting in the NICU with our newborn daughter feeling like I should have paid more attention to the practical aspects of the degree I had […]
Last year we shared some of our favorite tips for keeping your children safe, and included, during the Halloween festivities in our Allergy Friendly Halloween post. Be sure to check it out! This year, many families are participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project, brought to us from FARE. The organization states: “This campaign […]
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