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Who Needs To Know About Your Child’s New Food Allergy Diagnosis?

When your child is newly diagnosed with a food allergy, a million thoughts start running through your head. Will I ever go out for dinner again? Will I ever be able to travel?

Laura Secord Introduces Nut Free Chocolates

Laura Secord chocolates have been known to Canadians for years. According to an article on February 19, 2010 in the Toronto Star, “Under new owners, the Laura Secord chain says it will introduce products, such as anti-oxidant rich chocolates with cranberries and blueberries and nut-free 100 gram bars, in a bid to grow the business.”
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Nut Free Snack Ideas

One of the things we are asked quite often is “What can I send to school for my child?” Parents of kids without allergies are often left wondering what they can send to school with their kids.

Fancy Nancy Thinks Allergies

We are very busy in our house these days preparing for a “Fancy Nancy” birthday party. To say that my daughter is obsessed is a slight understatement. We have either purchased every book, borrowed it or taken it out of the library and have read all about Nancy Clancy and her “fancy” ways. In a ..more

Gluten Free Grains

Following a gluten free diet can be quite challenging at first. It may be difficult to know which foods are gluten free and which are not. Many foods and grains are naturally gluten free. For those with Celiac disease, gluten allergies or wheat allergies, here are some gluten free grains you want to be familiar ..more

It’s February – Are You Thinking About Food Allergies & University?

In addition to academics, for kids with food allergies there are so many more considerations that come into play when choosing a school.

Allergy Friendly Dinner At Bonefish Grill

Many people have told me about Bonefish Grill, so I had to see for myself. We went for dinner to the location in Fort Myers, FL

Air Canada Unveils Nut-Free Buffer Zone

Air Canada says nut-free buffer zones as small as one large seat and as large as three rows will be adequate to accommodate passengers with nut allergies. In economy class, Air Canada proposes the buffer zone should include the seats immediately adjacent to the passenger in addition to the row of seats immediately behind and ..more

Keeping Kids With Food Allergies Safe At Birthday Parties

Parties are supposed to be fun. But for kids with food allergies they can be anxiety-producing, dangerous and complicated to navigate.

Air Canada’s Nut Policy – There Isn’t One

The close of business yesterday was the deadline for Air Canada to submit a proposal for accommodating passengers with nut allergies.The proposal is being kept as “confidential” for now.

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