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The Food Allergy Counselor
Food allergy anxiety, mental health, mindset, and parenting tips from
licensed therapist, Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC
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New Food Allergy Parenting Book
If you follow me on social media and/or receive my emails, then you've likely already heard the big news. But in case you missed it or...
4 min read


Daily Food Allergy Affirmations
Learn how daily affirmations can help with managing food allergies, and begin developing your own.
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Managing Food Allergy Anxiety: 2 Conversations to Have with Your Allergist
Don't let food allergy anxiety hold you back! Learn how to manage it by having these two crucial conversations with your allergist.
6 min read


Does Everyone with Food Allergies Live in Fear?
Learn the difference between living in fear and experiencing fear when navigating life with food allergies.
5 min read


Food Allergies and Eating Disorders
Have you ever wondered if those managing food allergies have higher rates of eating disorders or disordered eating patterns?
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Common Food Allergy Counseling Questions
Curious about food allergy counseling? Find answers to common questions from a licensed therapist and explore when therapy may be beneficial
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Navigating Food Allergy Burnout
Feeling burnt out from managing food allergies? Navigating food allergy burnout? Here are tips and insights to help you cope.
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Do Online Health Groups Help or Hinder Your Food Allergy Management?
Discover if online health groups help or hinder food allergy management. Learn how to evaluate which online groups are best for you.
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Adolescent Food Allergy Management Transitions
Prepare your teen for young adulthood by learning more about the adolescent food allergy management transition and key skills to teach them.
4 min read


Is Food Allergy Anxiety Contagious?
Can food allergy anxiety be contagious within online health groups? Learn 4 tips for navigating food allergy anxiety and stress contagion.
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Can Parents Pass Food Allergy Anxiety on to Kids?
Wondering if parents can pass food allergy anxiety on to their kids? Learn ways to positively impact your child's anxiety response.
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Food Introduction Anxiety and Fears
Overcome food introduction anxiety with expert tips for parents and caregivers. Navigate fears and find joy in introducing new foods.
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Getting Out of Your Allergy Comfort Zone
A common question asked in allergy support groups relates to how to move from fearing food allergies to confidently managing them. The...
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What To Do With Anxious Allergy Thoughts
Struggling with anxious allergy thoughts? Learn how to defuse from unhelpful thoughts and gain a new perspective on them.
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Navigating Tense Allergy Discussions During the Holidays
'Tis the season for holiday gatherings....and maybe increased stress, too? The holiday season can feel like a stressful time for many...
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What Research Data Says About Food Allergy Anxiety
Gain insight into the key points from a 2020 research study reviewing food allergy anxiety data from the past two decades.
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Fear-Based Messages About Food Allergy Mistakes
Don't let fear-based messages about food allergy mistakes make you feel inadequate. Learn how navigate them with confidence.
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Food Allergy Mom Guilt and the Necessity of Self-Compassion
As a mom of a child managing food allergies, learn how to navigate guilt and the useful role self-compassion plays.
4 min read


Unhelpful Allergy Beliefs
Learn strategies to help you navigate unhelpful allergy beliefs as they pop up in your mind.
7 min read


Understanding Allergy Parent Guilt
Understand what's at the core of allergy parent guilt and 5 empowering approaches to take for navigating it.
4 min read
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