Delia Chiaramonte, M.D. is a Board Certified family physician who specializes in empowering patients to make informed medical decisions.
Barbeques are a staple of summer evenings and almost a necessity for 4th of July celebrations. They are an enjoyable way to relax with friends but can have hidden dangers for people with food allergies.
Consider these five questions as you evaluate summer experiences, in order to make camp a safe and enjoyable experience for your family:
Parties are supposed to be fun. But for kids with food allergies they can be anxiety-producing, dangerous and complicated to navigate.
This article was written by Dr. Delia Chiaramonte. She shares great tips and insights about preparing for Thanksgiving and how you can help keep your children with food allergies safe through the entire holiday. Thanksgiving is challenging for food allergic families. The focus on eating and the influx of relatives and guests unfamiliar with the ..more
Food is everywhere. Parents of kids with food allergies face school birthday parties, teachers who reward good behavior with treats, and movie-goers eating Goobers in the next seat. For allergic children, especially those with nut allergies, milk allergies or gluten allergies, choosing safe candy is particularly difficult. Halloween is the ultimate challenge. As soon as ..more