When I first heard about the Allergy Amulet, I have to admit I had concerns about it.  I thought the purpose of the amulet was to use it as the sole means to ensure a food is safe. I shared this concern with it’s inventor, Abigail Barnes, at a food allergy event.  Not only was.. read more →

A mom of one of my daughter’s buddies sent me a link to the Upworthy story about this bear.  Developed by the company Sproutel, Jerry the Bear helps children feel supported while also teaching critical food allergy management skills.  (He initially was created to help children with Type 1 Diabetes.)   He interacts with the child.. read more →

Recently, I was sent this PSA created by high school students in an after-school program at the Co-Operative Arts Magnet School in New Haven.  They created it upon request of an Education Working Group in the state of CT.  The working group supplied all the legal information but the resulting PSA is entirely their creation. .. read more →

Today is the final day of the Mennett Food Allergy Consulting Book List Give Away. Laurel Francoeur, Esq.  and I wanted to give away our Preschool Food Allergy Handbook!  Click here to read the reviews.  This book is appropriate for parents, school nurses and educators PreK through 4th grade.   We cover pertinent research, best practices,.. read more →

Now through December 8th, in celebration of the launch of the Mennett Lee Food Allergy Consulting Book List, I am partnering with some of my favorite authors to provide you with free copies of their books.  All of these books had to meet the stringent criteria for inclusion on the book list.   Today we.. read more →

Now through December 8th, in celebration of the launch of the Mennett Lee Food Allergy Consulting Book List, I am partnering with some of my favorite authors to provide you with free copies of their books.  All of these books had to meet the stringent criteria for inclusion on the book list. From the moment.. read more →

Thank you so much to all those that participated in yesterday’s giveaway.  By participating, you are helping to spread the word about these excellent resources!  Today, we are giving away a family favorite, Nutley, the Nut-Free Squirrel.  If you haven’t had a chance to meet this adorable squirrel, now is the perfect time! What is.. read more →

I am very excited to introduce to you the Mennett Lee Food Allergy Consulting Book List.  One of the questions I frequently am asked is, “What books would you recommend?”  As a result, I’ve devoted an entire section of my website to books that have met the stringent criteria of our Book List.   We.. read more →

In the spirit of giving thanks, my friend and co-author, Laurel Francoeur and I are running TWO #PreschoolFoodAllergyHandbook specials now through Monday. SPECIAL ONE: NOW Through BLACK FRIDAY- When Buy One Book at Regular Price, you will send you an additional copy FREE. **Add it to your personal library **Give one to a friend **Give.. read more →

  Someone recently said to me, “Food is love.  Love is food.” And my response was, “I love food, but I love people more.” I’m of Italian heritage.  If you are Italian, you know this means that food is central to all gatherings.  I have fond memories of visiting my Nana and having her give.. read more →