If you are a parent that struggles with what to feed your child at snacks, then you need to listen to this podcast. Whether you are a food allergy family or not, snacks play an important role in how we feed our families. Today I’m talking with Suzi Hinck, dietitian and owner of The Parenting Dietitian. Suzi shares advice on all things snacks, as well as strategies for helping children nurture a healthy relationship with all foods.  In this interview, we chat about: * What do we need to know about kids and snacks? * Should kids get choices at snack time? * What is the difference between me ..read more

On this episode I am talking with Molly Bishop, playworker and owner of Navigation Play, a small business located in Williamsburg, Iowa. Molly organizes child-led play experiences, family events, kids classes and more while making play a priority in her community. In addition to reviewing the importance of child-led play, Molly and I also discuss navigating hidden food allergens in play materials and how her programs strive to make a welcoming environment for anyone who wants to be involved. And now, let’s talk food allergies! Connect with Molly: Molly’s summer programming and services (and m ..read more

On this episode I am talking with Olive Phan, who illustrated my first children’s book, Be a Food Allergy Helper! In addition to sharing her creative process behind the artwork, Olive and I also discuss the importance of representation in food allergy books for children and the use of art in validating emotions and experiences. And now, let’s talk food allergies! Food Allergy Resources mentioned in this episode: Be a Food Allergy Helper! by Lisa Woodruff and illustrated by Olive Phan Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE): Facts and Statistics How to Donate a Food Allergy Children’s Book t ..read more

On this episode I am talking with Sarah Lauterbach, who helped inspire and support my journey to become a food allergy dietitian. She has taken an intentional stance to teach her young children how to understand food allergies and advocate for safe foods. In addition to sharing her daughter’s journey with food allergies, Sarah and I also talk about some of the struggles with introducing table foods in babies with (and without) food allergies. And now, let’s talk food allergies! Food Allergy Resources mentioned in this episode: Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE): ⁠www.foodallergy.org ..read more

I've collected questions about food allergies from kids and families, and I've shared them with experts who can help me answer them. This episode is for YOU whether you have food allergies yourself or know someone that does. So, find a curious family member to listen with you and let's talk food allergies! Connect with the experts on this episode: A special thanks to all the experts that helped me answer your questions today. Here is how you can connect with them: Dr. Farah Kahn on Instagram @Farah.khan.md Ina Chung on Instagram @TheAsianAllergyMom Katie and Lauren on Instagram @FoodAllergyM ..read more

On this episode I chat with Katie and Lauren, also known as the Food Allergy Moms. Katie and Lauren started the Food Allergy Mom blog in early 2022 and quickly grew a community as The Food Allergy Moms on Instagram. They are passionate about providing support, ideas, and resources for moms raising littles with food allergies. In addition to sharing how the Food Allergy Mom blog came to fruition, they share the importance of their friendship as well as prioritizing mental health amid life as food allergy parents. And now, let’s talk food allergies! Connect with The Food Allergy Moms (Katie an ..read more

On this episode I am talking with Ina Chung, also known as The Asian Allergy Mom on Instagram. Ina is Korean American and has a daughter with multiple food allergies. She is passionate about sharing safe foods from her heritage cuisine in order to help expand menu variety in food allergy families. In addition to sharing her family’s journey with food allergies, Ina shares her experience with addressing people pleasing tendencies and strategies to help politely advocate for kids with food allergies. And now, let’s talk food allergies! Connect with Ina: Ina’s recipe for Show-stopping Braised Sho ..read more

On this episode, I am talking with Katie Driessens, fellow dietitian and food allergy mom. Katie’s son was diagnosed with egg, milk, and tree nut allergies before he turned one. In addition to sharing her family’s journey with food allergies, Katie offers suggestions and resources for parents and individuals that want to to travel or visit Disney World. And now, let’s talk food allergies! Connect with Katie: Read more about Katie’s experience at Disney World with a food allergy child on her blog, Dietetics with Driessens. Instagram: @functional.nutrition.dietitian Website: www.dieteticswithd ..read more

In this episode I talk with Kelli Johnson, who was one of the first people I turned to for help when my son developed food allergies. Kelli truly is an inspiration for food allergy parents everywhere. In addition to sharing her son’s journey with food allergies, Kelli offers suggestions and resources for making Halloween more inclusive for all food allergy children. And now, let’s talk food allergies! Food allergy resources mentioned: · The Teal Pumpkin Project: www.tealpumpkinproject.org · Food Allergy Research & Education: www.foodallergy.org · Allergic Living’s Allergy-Friendly Hallowee ..read more

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