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74| Allergy-Friendly Resorts: Insider Tips For The Best Vacay

Hey food allergy mom! Is there really such a thing as an allergy-friendly resort? You want a vacation where you can actually relax, knowing your child is safe. But searching online can feel overwhelming. It’s hard to find anything about allergies, and even then, it’s hard to know what allergy-aware actually looks like in practice. Are they talking about a chef who understands cross contact… or is it just a single gluten-free option on the buffet? And the truth is, planning a trip with food allergies takes extra layers of research and preparation—because as moms, we can’t just book and hope for the best. We need to know what we’re walking into. So, if you’ve ever wondered how to find an allergy-friendly resort, stay with me until the end—I’ll share the insider strategies I use as a travel advisor and food allergy mom, and you’ll walk away knowing exactly what to look for. I'm cheering for you! Corinna Food Allergy Travel Advisor [https://www.foratravel.com/advisor/corinna-meckelborg] NEXT STEPS Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it. Get on the Mailing list for our family's travel secrets: www.friendlypantry.com/travelsecrets [http://www.friendlypantry.com/travelsecrets] Read the Blog [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog]   Listen To Related Episodes: 59| Allergies While Traveling: Tips For Choosing Your Destination [https://friendlypantry.podbean.com/e/59traveling-with-food-allergies-tips-for-choosing-your-destination/?token=6d0503df4b5bea4519c28901061f25a1] 60|Dining Out with Food Allergies While Traveling: 3 Costly Mistakes and How to Avoid Them [https://friendlypantry.podbean.com/e/60-dining-out-with-food-allergies-while-traveling-3-costly-mistakes-how-to-avoid-them/?token=442df3c6c82ca8619f7e627c1b327bee] 68| When Allergy Travel Means Cooking: What to Pack & Prep So You Can Relax [https://friendlypantry.podbean.com/e/68-when-allergy-travel-means-cooking-what-to-pack-prep-so-you-can-relax/?token=364aba6138615056aee92e7a9d8b5ed6] 69|Food Allergy Travel: What I Bring For Travel Days (Planes, Trains, and Automobiles) [https://friendlypantry.podbean.com/e/69food-allergy-travelwhat-i-bring-for-travel-days-on-planes-trains-in-cars/]   Check out the resources mentioned in this show: Fare Patient Registry Data on Reactions in Restaurants [https://www.foodallergy.org/fare-blog/fare-patient-registry-data-sheds-light-prevention-and-management-food-allergy-reactions#:~:text=Only%2013.7%20percent%20of%20reactions,mandatory%2C%20regular%20food%20allergy%20training.]

73| Food Allergies At School: Rethinking Celebrations Without The Cake

Hey food allergy mama! This episode might be controversial, but today I’m talking about why I think celebrations with food like birthday cupcakes, donuts, and cookies don’t belong in the classroom.  Neither of my kids had food-free classroom celebrations, but this has been something I hoped for, for many years.  And for different reasons than you might think! In this episode, I’m sharing my astonishing reasons why celebrations in the classrooms should be food-free, and in case you’re worried that taking food out of celebrations will make school boring and full of misery, listen to the end for surprising kid and teacher-approved alternatives that make school super fun and exciting. I'm cheering for you! Corinna Food Allergy Travel Advisor [https://www.friendlypantry.com/product-page] & Mentor Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it. Grab the School Food Allergy Template & School Success Pack [https://friendlypantry.thrivecart.com/school/] Get The Free Resources: * Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7): https://www.friendlypantry.com/empowerment [https://www.friendlypantry.com/empowerment] * Our Family’s Travel Secrets Mailing List: www.friendlypantry.com/travelsecrets [http://www.friendlypantry.com/travelsecrets] Read The Blog [https://www.friendlypantry.com] Listen to Related Episodes: 17| Two Ways To Develop Your Allergy Letter Template For School [http://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/160-ways-to-develop-your-allergy-letter-template] 26| School Supply Essentials For Kids With Food Allergies [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/79-8-school-supply-essentials-for-kids-with-food-allergies] 63| Preschool, Daycare and School: 8 Essential Allergy Questions to Ask Before Enrolling [https://friendlypantry.podbean.com/e/63-preschool-day-care-school-crucial-food-allergy-questions-to-ask-before-enrolling/?token=d9cdbce67c5c31fe5e6f984a5412d1c8] 71| Food Allergies At School: Tips For A Safer, More Inclusive Year [https://friendlypantry.podbean.com/e/71-food-allergies-at-schooltips-for-a-safer-more-inclusive-year/?token=f6fd5000dd8fa3692c94b609e11b8be7]

72| Can Your Food Allergy Child Self Carry Epinephrine This School Year?

Hey Food Allergy Mom, One question I hear from food allergy parents is: “Is my child ready to self-carry epinephrine at school?” Sometimes we think they’re ready, but the school or maybe their doctor isn’t convinced. We all know that having that epinephrine available right away is important, which makes self-carrying an important option. So, how do you know they’re ready, and what can you do to show the school they are? In today’s episode, we’re walking through what self-carry means, and I’ll share some real-life tests you can do to help everyone feel confident that you’re child is ready. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a solid plan for figuring out if your child is ready to self-carry this school year—whether it’s your child’s first time or just a new grade with new expectations.  I'm cheering for you! Corinna Food Allergy Mentor and Travel Advisor [http://www.foratravel.com/advisor/corinna-meckelborg] NEXT STEPS Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it. Get the School Food Allergy Plan Template [https://www.friendlypantry.com/school] and School Success Pack. Get The Free Resources: * Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7): https://www.friendlypantry.com/empowerment [https://www.friendlypantry.com/empowerment] * Our Family’s Travel Secrets Mailing List: www.friendlypantry.com/travelsecrets [http://www.friendlypantry.com/travelsecrets] Read The Blog [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog] Listen To Related Episodes: 53| Tips for Food Allergy Moms: Navigating Playdates, School, and More [https://friendlypantry.podbean.com/e/53-food-allergy-mom-tips-navigating-playdates-school-allergy-awareness/?token=dce3974b1c9a6250ce8484541a19c342] 26| School Supply Essentials For Kids With Food Allergies [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/79-8-school-supply-essentials-for-kids-with-food-allergies] 25| 3 Mistakes I Made With Food Allergy Safety At School & How To Avoid Them [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/27-mistakes-i-made-when-my-kids-started-school-with-food-allergies] 19| Kindergarten Readiness: A Food Allergy Parent’s Essential Guide [http://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/162-kindergarten-readiness-a-food-allergy-parents-guide] 17| Two Ways To Develop Your Allergy Letter Template For School [http://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/160-ways-to-develop-your-allergy-letter-template] 4| Truth Bomb: Why Educating Teachers About Food Allergies is Crucial, Whether You Have a 504 Allergy Plan or Not [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/25-seven-reasons-to-have-a-school-allergy-plan]

71| Food Allergies At School:Tips For A Safer, More Inclusive Year

Hey Food Allergy Mama, As always, summer has FLOWN by, and here we are looking at going back to school.  How are we staring down school supply lists, and wondering what happened to July?? If you’re like I used to be, back-to-school prep probably feels like this scramble of shopping runs, half-checked lists, and the panicked thought: How do I keep my child safe at school this year? But I want things to be different, so I’m sharing essential tips I wish I had years ago—so you’re not stuck reinventing the wheel every August. Listen to the end for my BEST tip that made the most impact on food allergy safety at school. You won’t hear this anywhere else, so you may want to pause here and grab a pen and paper so you can take notes. I'm cheering for you! Corinna Food Allergy Mentor and Food Allergy Travel Advisor [http://www.friendlypantry.com/traveladvisor%20] Next Steps: Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it. Grab the School Food Allergy Template & School Success Pack [https://friendlypantry.thrivecart.com/school/] Get the FREE Resources: * Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7): https://www.friendlypantry.com/empowerment [https://www.friendlypantry.com/empowerment] * Our Family’s Travel Secrets Mailing List: www.friendlypantry.com/travelsecrets [http://www.friendlypantry.com/travelsecrets]  Read The Blog [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog]   Listen to Related Episodes: 17| Two Ways To Develop Your Allergy Letter Template For School [http://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/160-ways-to-develop-your-allergy-letter-template] 19| Kindergarten Readiness: A Food Allergy Parent’s Essential Guide [http://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/162-kindergarten-readiness-a-food-allergy-parents-guide] 26| School Supply Essentials For Kids With Food Allergies [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/79-8-school-supply-essentials-for-kids-with-food-allergies] 27|Your Allergy Action Plan For School:6 Essential Tips [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/49-6-steps-to-create-a-school-food-allergy-plan]   Check Out The Resources Mentioned in the Show: EpiPen Survey About Where Reactions Occur At School [https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(16)32232-1/fulltext] How To Get Your Child To Wear Their Medical Alert Bracelet [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/114-back-to-school-medical-alert-id-bracelets-for-kids]

70| Food Allergy Camp Tips: What No One Warns You About

Hey food allergy mama! Need food allergy camp tips this summer? The first time I sent my kid to summer day camp, I honestly didn’t know what I didn’t know. I had the EpiPens packed, the forms filled out, the snacks labeled... but I still had that pit in my stomach wondering—did I forget something that matters? If you’re feeling that too—or you’re just trying to figure out if camp with food allergies is even a safe option—you are not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what I learned as a food allergy mom after sending my child to day camp. I’ll walk you through the questions I asked, what I packed, and how I prepped both my child and the camp staff. But I’m also going to tell you about the things no one warned me about—the emotional side, the red flags I noticed too late, and what I’d do differently next time. So whether you’ve already signed up for day camp or you’re still deciding, stick around to the end—you’ll leave feeling more prepared, more confident, and less alone. I'm cheering for you! Corinna Food Allergy Travel Advisor [https://www.friendlypantry.com/product-page] and Mentor NEXT STEPS: Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a 5-star review.  Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it. Get The Free Resources: * Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7): https://www.friendlypantry.com/empowerment [https://www.friendlypantry.com/empowerment] * Our Family’s Travel Secrets Mailing List: www.friendlypantry.com/travelsecrets [http://www.friendlypantry.com/travelsecrets]   Read The Blog [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog] Listen to Related Episodes: 63| Preschool, Daycare and School: 8 Essential Allergy Questions to Ask Before Enrolling [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/78-what-to-ask-preschools-daycare-about-food-allergies-before-enrolling] 66| How to Store EpiPens in Heat [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/176-how-to-store-epipens-in-hot-weather] 36| 5 Must Dos Before Hiring a Food Allergy Travel Agent [https://www.friendlypantry.com/blog/156-food-allergy-travel-agent-must-dos]   Check out the resources mentioned in this show: * Anaphylaxis Plan. [https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-essentials/food-allergy-anaphylaxis-emergency-care-plan]