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Celebrating Our Teal Way of Life
Close your eyes and think back on the past several years as a parent/caregiver, an adult with food allergies, or a family member who loves and cares deeply for someone with food allergies. Do you see heart-warming
Mental Health Awareness Month: The Effects of PTSD & Food Allergies
by Emery Gewirtz, M.A., School Psychology, FAACT Director of Behavioral Health May is Mental Health Awareness Month AND Food Allergy Awareness Month. While it is a coincidence that these two important issues share a
Food Allergies & Field Trips
by Stacey Stratton If your child’s school is planning a field trip, be sure to find out the answers to these 5 things: When, Where, How, What, and Who. By discussing these questions, you’ll help everyone prepare
Food Allergies & Field Trips
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT’s Director of Publications If your child’s school is planning a field trip, be sure to find out the answers to these 5 things:When, Where, How, What, and Who. By discussing these
How Do You Celebrate Food Allergy Awareness Month?
The entire month of May is Food Allergy Awareness Month with the bulk of the activities and special events taking place during Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 14-20, 2017. When we hear about food allergy awareness week
Food-Free Mother's Day
by Tracy Bush, Nutrimom - Food Allergy Liaison Mother’s Day - the single day of the year when mom should be spoiled, pampered, fussed over and made to feel as if her feet should not touch the ground. All mothers
Allergy Sufferer vs. Allergy Advocate – Empowering Our Kids to Take Charge of Their Challenges
by Daniella Knell April is one of my favorite times of year because I am prepping to present food allergy awareness classes during Food Allergy Awareness Week in May. As my kids get older and older, my focus switches
FAACT’s Teal Pumpkin Painting Party with Miss Haven County
by Natascia Simone, Miss Haven County 2017 and FAACT Advocate Halloween is TODAY, and the food allergy community would love to be in on the fun! As Miss New Haven County, I, Natascia Simone, am part of the Miss
Living With Food Allergies - Food Allergy Awareness Week!
by Natascia Simone, FAACT College/Young Adult Council Member In celebration of “Food Allergy Awareness Week,” I am introducing my new blog and promoting FAAW in my community. My name is Natascia Simone,
Time to Wear Teal!
By Emery Gewirtz, FAACT Teen Advisory Council MemberAllergic to dairy, fish, and shellfish Pretty soon my wardrobe will consist of a lot of teal. Yes, of course, I