Are you finding that your allergic child is also very picky about what they will eat? If this hasn't happened yet, it probably will. For children with food allergies, food can also become a power struggle. Naturally, our children will test us. It is part of growing up and learning boundaries.
One way to avoid this struggle and get your child eating more healthy and safe foods is to create a food passport. You can do this my creating a notebook for your child to carry with them to the grocery store. List a variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables, that you would like for them to try. You can draw a picture of this item in their book if you like. Help them find this food in the store and then, after they try it, give them a special stamp in their book. After 5 or so stamps, you might consider getting them a treat as a reward. A trip to the movie might be a good reward.
You will find that your child is enjoying this activity and adding variety to their diet as well. This might be a good tip for some of you picky parents as well. :)
About Me
- Diane Reis
- I am a wife and mother of 3 amazing children. I have a degree in secondary education from Texas A&M University. After teaching Junior High for a few years,I returned to the family floral business. I now specialize in weddings and events as an event planner and floral designer. My website is www.twodandelions.com. I also have a passion for healthy living which was born out of necessity when our first child was diagnosed with severe food allergies.I began studying nutrition 17 years ago and have found ways to turn around our family's health. I feel blessed to work in an industry of creativity both with my floral design business and educating others about health and nutrition.
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
Welcome
Welcome to my blog...
I'm glad you took the time to stop, read and comment if you like. This blog site exists to give support for families struggling with food allergies and for those who would like to get nutrition tips. The suggestions and advice that I give are based on my own research and experience. I am not a doctor, just a mom wanting to share what she has learned. If you have a food allergy question, you are welcome to ask. If I don't know the answer, I will do my best to get you the resources that you need.
I'm glad you took the time to stop, read and comment if you like. This blog site exists to give support for families struggling with food allergies and for those who would like to get nutrition tips. The suggestions and advice that I give are based on my own research and experience. I am not a doctor, just a mom wanting to share what she has learned. If you have a food allergy question, you are welcome to ask. If I don't know the answer, I will do my best to get you the resources that you need.
Discovering Food Allergies
It certainly seems that in my 14 years experience of dealing with food allergies, we are seeing a definite rise in their occurance in children. Thankfully education and resources are also following this pattern.
When my daughter was diagnosed with a milk allergy 14 years ago, I faced the challenge of learning about hidden ingredients and decifering the strange names that were associated with milk products. As she developed a peanut and tree nut allergy 3 years later, I was learning about cross contamination. I was also learning to read labels carefully, speak with food manufacturers, and cook from scratch. When my daughter started school, I became the class baker so the I could be assured that all the birthday snacks would be safe for her to eat. I became the educator, sharing the food allergy information that I was discovering.
I know the frustration that many face in dealing with a child's food allergies. I have cried the tears when it seemed too difficult. I have been able to face the challenge of helping my child overcome these food obstacles and lead a healthy and happy life. I have also experienced the celebration of overcoming food allergies. My daughter no longer has her milk and nut allergies. However, I will face this challenge once again with my third child who currently has peanut and tree nut allergies.
I am wiser now and able to share with others that they will be able to handle the challenge that lies ahead of them. Looking back, I see our family's experience was a blessing in disguise.
When my daughter was diagnosed with a milk allergy 14 years ago, I faced the challenge of learning about hidden ingredients and decifering the strange names that were associated with milk products. As she developed a peanut and tree nut allergy 3 years later, I was learning about cross contamination. I was also learning to read labels carefully, speak with food manufacturers, and cook from scratch. When my daughter started school, I became the class baker so the I could be assured that all the birthday snacks would be safe for her to eat. I became the educator, sharing the food allergy information that I was discovering.
I know the frustration that many face in dealing with a child's food allergies. I have cried the tears when it seemed too difficult. I have been able to face the challenge of helping my child overcome these food obstacles and lead a healthy and happy life. I have also experienced the celebration of overcoming food allergies. My daughter no longer has her milk and nut allergies. However, I will face this challenge once again with my third child who currently has peanut and tree nut allergies.
I am wiser now and able to share with others that they will be able to handle the challenge that lies ahead of them. Looking back, I see our family's experience was a blessing in disguise.
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