Food Allergy Part Two - Supporting Children with Food Allergies S2E30 Episode 65 3/25/26

In this episode we dive deep into our personal experiences as pediatrician moms raising children with food allergies. We discuss the complexities of managing food allergies at home, the balance between caution and freedom, and how these challenges shape family life. We highlight how families with food allergies often face unique stresses, like managing cross-contamination and making tough decisions like whether to create a peanut-free home. Our conversation touches on the emotional rollercoaster of hypervigilance, guilt, and the challenges of parenting children with food allergies.

Resources:

Food Allergies in Children: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatmenthttps://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/Food-Allergies-in-Children.aspx

EPISODE CREDITS: Hosts - Sylvia Bank, MD and Vivian Carlin, MD

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00:00 Introduction

01:07 Personal Encounter with Food Allergies

02:55 Early Signs and Diagnosis

05:34 Navigating Introduction and The Food Ladder

07:51 The Hypervigilant vs. The Guilty Parent

10:14 The Sandwich Swap A Real-World Mistake

12:18 Secondary Challenges Picky Eating and Sleep

17:46 School Safety Plans and Social Integration

24:00 Conclusion and Resources