Expert Advice, Please!

As parents of food-allergic children, we feel tremendous anxiety and stress each and every day! We constantly ask ourselves: Am I being vigilant enough? Will my child be safe at school? Will my child be OK at a drop-off playdate? Will my child ever be able to be independent with his/her allergies?

As a parent of a food-allergic child, you are NOT alone. Food Allergy Coaching is a highly effective process that helps families create the lives they want and a very valuable way to receive much needed support when raising a food-allergic child. A Food Allergy Coach works with a family to achieve the confidence they need to manage their food allergies and live a safe, happy and full life. Among other benefits, a Food Allergy Coach can assist you in gaining:

Skills: Kitchen set-up, grocery shopping, reading labels, meal preparation, "how to" safely dine out and in other people's homes etc.

Confidence: To help your village (relatives, babysitters, friends, neighbors, teachers, etc.) "GET IT. "

Assistance: Working with your schools and camps to understand and accommodate your needs.

Empowerment: The ability to advocate for your child in any and all situations that develop from childhood through young adulthood.

A Comfort Level: Handling all aspects of life with a food allergy so you don't let your diagnosis hold you back.

A Balanced Life: Normalcy, to avoid feeling restricted or limited, while remaining vigilant about food safety.

It is important to remember you are not alone. Having a support system in place is extremely essential to help ease the stress of parenting a child with food allergies. A Food Allergy Coach can be a valuable member of your support system.

Sandi Kornblum is a Certified Life and Food Allergy Coach and the parent of a food-allergic child. She coaches families and children in person and by phone. Please visit her website at www.TheFoodAllergyCoach.com

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