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Learn to Say No: Self-Advocacy With a Peanut Allergy

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The most important peanut allergy survival skill isn’t reading labels or carrying epinephrine — though both matter enormously. It’s learning to say no. No to the dish you can’t verify. No to the well-meaning friend who insists “a little won’t hurt.” No to the pressure to be easygoing when your life is on the line. Self-advocacy felt impossible to me for years. Here’s how I learned to do it, everywhere it counts.

Is a Peanut Allergy a Disability? What the Law Says

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

It’s a question that surprises people: can a food allergy really be a disability? In the United States, the answer is often yes — a severe peanut allergy can qualify as a disability under federal law, which can unlock real protections and accommodations at school and work. Here’s the plain-English version.

Peanut Allergy on Kids' Sports Teams: A Parent's Guide

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Youth sports run on snacks. The orange slices, the post-game treat bags, the team parent who brings peanut butter crackers for halftime — it’s a blind spot that catches a lot of allergy families off guard. Here’s how to set your child up to play safely.

Keeping Kids Safe at School

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Sending an allergic child into a building full of snacks, birthday treats, and shared surfaces is nerve-wracking. A clear plan, made with the school before problems arise, makes all the difference.

Why Washing Hands Before Eating Matters (and Sanitizer Doesn't Cut It)

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Here’s a small habit that prevents a surprising number of reactions: washing hands with soap and water before eating — and knowing that a squirt of hand sanitizer is not the same thing. This one trips up a lot of well-meaning adults.