Philosophy
Food allergies require parents and kids to be vigilant in ways that are sometimes hard to imagine for those not affected by food allergies. Managing food allergies is stressful. And having food allergies is stressful. The daily routine of meal planning and food safety can become easier, but families are often affected by the constant possibility of a serious reaction. This threat causes anxiety, understandably so.
In addition to allergy management basics, families are also adapting to their child’s developmental changes, often in the context of allergy management. Kids are working their way through these changes too; it’s not always easy, and with food allergies, like other chronic health conditions, there can be extra challenges.
Our goal at Food Allergy Dynamics, LLC is to help families and kids navigate these challenges and promote positive outcomes. We believe that integrating food allergy safety needs with key developmental needs is an additional way to enhance safety. As kids grow and begin to explore their world more, preparation becomes increasingly more important to their safety. We help kids practice age-appropriate skills so they can better navigate tricky food and social situations when away from home. We help parents with managing their children’s food allergies, and with supporting their children as they learn to take on more responsibility.