Allergies Archives

How to manage your child’s food allergies during the holidays

Being knowledgeable and doing research plays a big role in helping educate friends and family about food allergies.

Lunch tips for kids with celiac disease

September 3, 2018/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Food Allergies, Gastrointestinal, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Health, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

Wheat is tough to avoid in a school cafeteria and if parents aren’t able to pack a gluten-free lunch, what’s a kid to do?

Back-to-school health tips

August 17, 2018/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Health, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Follow these back-to-school health tips to help prepare for a successful new school year.

Food allergies: types, tests and treatments

November 16, 2017/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Food Allergies, Right Feature, Special Dietary Needs/by Children's National

Food allergies affect about 4 to 6 percent of all kids under the age of 18 in the United States. Chances are, if your child does not have a food allergy, you know someone who does.

Managing your child’s healthcare needs at school

August 31, 2017/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Back to School, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Learning and School, Lifestyle, Right Feature, School Health, Special Dietary Needs/by Rise and Shine

Help address your child’s healthcare needs at school by preparing your medications and medical plans and communicating effectively.