I am rejoicing as this year’s back-to-school night was the first in which there was no uncomfortable talk about food allergy policy, no snickers from the other parents, no knot in my stomach from holding back my frustration. It was the first time in all the years my daughters have been at school (that would.. read more →

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 →

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 →

  This past February I was honored to be a speaker at a training session for support group leaders in London.   I learned  a great deal about the commonalities as well as the differences in the ways we approach food allergy management.  While in the UK, I met some amazing “mums” as well as wonderful.. read more →

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. I am a firm believer that when we work together towards common goals, great things can be achieved.  There is much work to be done in the food allergy community and it is going to take the hands and hearts of many to accomplish it. In keeping with the theme.. read more →

  Book release and sneak peek!! Laurel Francoeur and I put the finishing touches on our new book, the Preschool Food Allergy Handbook, this September. We launched it at the Food Allergy Bloggers Conference and were overwhelmed by the support of this much needed book addressing the preschool setting. For those of you that aren’t.. read more →

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed.  FoodAllergyConsulting.com “It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a child with autism to raise the consciousness of the village.” Coach Elaine Hall This quote was shared by Dr. Rob Melillo via twitter this morning and it immediately struck a cord. It so perfectly captures how I feel.. read more →

    I am so excited about the great resources developed this month for the food allergy community. Below are my Top 3. The first is a tip sheet I was honored to create for Kids with Food Allergies, “Tips to Safely Celebrate Halloween.”  It is a 2-page handout for both home and school and.. read more →

I was honored to speak at this year’s Food Allergy Bloggers Conference held at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas.  Last year was it’s inaugural year and there was so much buzz about it that I entered this year with very high expectations.  Not only would I be able to meet, in person, people.. read more →

Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. FoodAllergyConsulting.com This weekend, I was honored to be one of five speakers to present to a SOLD OUT audience in Saddle Brook, NJ hosted by the Asthma and Allergy Support Group of North Jersey.  It was wonderful to see friends old and new.   As promised, I am providing a list of.. read more →