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 →

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. The number of children with food allergies in the United States is now estimated to be 1 in 13.  This means there are approximately 2 children in every classroom with food allergies.   That number is especially alarming given that children with food allergies can be at risk for having a.. read more →

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. Food Allergy Educator and Consultant     I have been reading and analyzing everything food allergy related for the past 8 years.  From my perspective of both a food allergy advocate and a former teacher, here are the resource that I have found to be most helpful.  All of these.. read more →