Dr. Silvia Bernardini is a registered Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist. She obtained her doctorate degree from the University
When my son was diagnosed with anaphylactic food allergies, I had a number of serious concerns. One concern was how his allergies would set him apart from his peers and the negative impact this could potentially have on him.
As we get ready to embark upon the upcoming holidays (Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, etc.), we experience a range of emotions. Excitement, happiness, and feelings of warmth are mixed together as we are reminded about religion, family, and hopefully joyful memories of past holidays. However, the holidays require a great deal of planning and preparation in ..more
Travelling as a family has so many advantages. It is a wonderful opportunity for families to relax and to spend quality time together. It also allows families to explore and learn about other countries and their respective cultures, traditions, and histories. When I learned about my child’s anaphylactic allergies to tree nuts and sesame seeds, I thought that ..more