Post-Anaphylaxis Tool
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Food Allergy Anxiety, Mindset, and Parenting Resources
Articles by
The Food Allergy Counselor
Food allergy anxiety, mental health, mindset, and parenting tips from
licensed therapist, Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC
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Building Allergy Life Skills When Anxious
We know that in order to gain confidence in our ability to manage our own or our child's allergies, we have to step outside of our...
9 min
The 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting Explained
In case you haven't had a chance to read this  initial post introducing The 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting, here's a quick overview of...
4 min
GROW Through Allergy Discomfort
Living with food allergies and other allergic diagnoses means experiencing emotional discomfort, since uncomfortable feelings such as...
4 min
The 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting
Learn about the stages of food allergy parenting framework and how it helps parents develop their mindset and choices for each age and stage
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2021 FAAW Tips from the Food Allergy Counselor
Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW) 2021 may be over, but the education and advocacy efforts won't stop! Together, we will continue to...
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Tips for Managing Oral Food Challenge Anxiety
You've likely heard the term "oral food challenge" mentioned by your allergist or in online food allergy support groups. But if you...
2 min
The Managing Food Allergy Worry Worksheet
One of the most common questions I see being asked within the food allergy community is: "How do I help my son or daughter with their...
1 min
Moving Forward After an Allergic Reaction
If you've ever experienced an allergic reaction or witnessed your child experiencing one, then you're likely familiar with how it can...
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3 Ways Marriages are Affected by Food Allergies
Parenting is hard enough on relationships, but add food allergies or other chronic illnesses to the picture, and even spouses with a...
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5 Steps to Build Confidence & Navigate Food Allergy Vulnerabilities
The latest podcast episode of Exploring Food Allergy Families was inspired by stories I've read about within food allergy support groups,...
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Exploring Food Allergy Dads' Experiences
As a family therapy-trained licensed therapist, I often find myself wondering about the systems in which we live. The family system, the...
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New Podcast: Exploring Food Allergy Families
I'm very excited about this announcement. Not only does it relate to topics I am passionate about, but it's also a resource that I think...
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But How Are You *Really* Doing
For many of us, we're well into week three or four of social distancing and sheltering-in-place. So we've got this whole thing down...
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Resources for Navigating Coronavirus Anxiety
By now, phrases like "social distancing" and "flatten the curve" are commonplace due to the current Coronavirus pandemic. Bombarded with...
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A Helpful Parenting Framework: Galinsky’s Stages of Parenthood
When a child receives a food allergy diagnosis, it's common for parents to feel overwhelmed. Worrying thoughts may fill parents' minds...
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Food Allergy Mental Health Thoughts & Thanks for 2019
CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT 2019 IS ALMOST OVER?! As this year comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past year and give...
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Food Allergy Thinking Traps Worksheet
Due to the positive feedback I've received for the Food Allergy Mindset worksheet I shared a few months ago, I've decided to publish...
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The Emotional Side of Food Allergy Treatments
Note: I'm not an allergist, so this piece should not be taken as medical advice. However, I'm a licensed clinical professional...
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Food Allergy Mental Health Worksheets You Can Use
Due to the positive feedback I've received for the Food Allergy Mindset worksheet I shared a few months ago, I've decided to publish...
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