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AAFA Has List Of Worst Places To Live With Allergies

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Spring is here! It’s time for seasonal allergies to begin. If your child has severe allergies, you may want to take a look at a list created by the AAFA. Every year, they release a list of the top 100 worst cities for people who have spring allergies. How does the city you live in rank, in terms of allergies? No one wants to see their child suffer from seasonal allergies. Allergies tend to run in families which means that if a parent tends to experience itchy eyes, a runny nose, and a whole lot of sneezing when Spring starts, … Continue reading →

My Family Tree is Full of Allergies

I am a person who suffers from severe allergies. When I take a moment to think about it, I realize that most of my relatives suffer from some form of allergies, too. My family is living proof that allergies really can run in families. My allergies are severe enough that I never know for sure what my health will be like from one day to the next. Or, from one hour to the next, for that matter. I have good days, and bad days, and today is definitely not a good allergy day. Therefore, it is difficult for me to … Continue reading →

Watching Out for Food Allergies

You’ve probably noticed that I am new to the baby blog! I am still writing over at the pregnancy blog, but since my life is monopolized by a cute little 17-month-old who has recently learned to climb just about every piece of furniture, I thought I would share my experiences, advice and know-how over here as well. While my son is healthy, there is one issue which has a huge impact on our day to day life: he has food allergies. Ever since he was diagnosed just shortly after his first birthday, the way we eat and how we handle … Continue reading →

The Enigma of the Wi-Fi Allergy

Schools have started getting better about understanding allergies. Some schools have banned peanut butter in an effort to keep kids with peanut allergies safe. The Wi-Fi allergy, however, is still an enigma. What is an allergy? According to the Mayo Clinic, allergies occur when a person’s immune system reacts to a foreign substance (pollen, bee venom, peanuts) that doesn’t cause a reaction in most people. Symptoms of allergies can range from sneezing to hives to anaphylaxis. Allergies cannot be cured, but some can be managed. The best way to manage an allergy is for people to avoid the things that … Continue reading →

Making Christmas More Joyful for Kids With Special Needs

Many of us look forward to Christmas. Kids that have certain types of special needs might feel left out, or overwhelmed, by the ways that their family celebrates this holiday. Here are some quick tips to help make Christmas more joyful for kids who have special needs. It is a tradition that children write a letter to Santa. Sometimes, Santa answers that letter. When he does, it a note that is written on paper, (and possibly signed by Santa himself). This makes many children happy. However, it leaves out the kids who are blind or who have a vision impairment. … Continue reading →

Send Someone A Free Box of Kleenex

February can be a brutal month, weather wise. If you live somewhere that is currently covered in snow, you might be fighting a battle with this year’s common cold, or flu bug. If you live someplace warmer, there is the chance that you are dealing with seasonal allergies, as things start blooming, and spreading pollen into the air. Either way, you and your family are going to need some kleenex. Right now, you can show someone that you care about them, in their time of need, by sending them a free box of kleenex. Personally, I am suffering from allergies … Continue reading →