Striving to Thrive Parenting with food allergies — one day at a time, with systems that make it possible. He had eaten beside other kids before. But this was the first time he did it comfortably. We have a round dining table with a bench tucked into the corner. That night,
Striving to Thrive Parenting with food allergies — one day at a time, with systems that make it possible. Food allergies have taught me that safety isn’t about being perfect. It’s about reducing the number of ways a normal day can go wrong. For us, that meant making the
Striving to Thrive Parenting with food allergies — one day at a time, with systems that make it possible. Getting ready for a new school year usually means supplies, new shoes, and the quiet realization that your kid somehow outgrew everything over the summer. It’s excitement about a new teacher,
travel
Striving to Thrive Parenting with food allergies — one day at a time, with systems that make it possible. We never leave the house without snacks. If you’re parenting a kid with severe food allergies, that part becomes automatic, like keys and shoes. But preparedness is not just food. For
meal planning
Striving to Thrive Parenting with food allergies — one day at a time, with systems that make it possible. For a long time, Sunday meal prep was not a hobby. It was how we survived the week. Four hours in the kitchen so dinner wouldn’t become a nightly emergency. In
social life
Striving to Thrive Parenting with food allergies — one day at a time, with systems that make it possible. Playdates can feel deceptively simple. A quick invite. A park. A snack. A normal childhood moment. And then, if you’re parenting a kid with severe food allergies, your brain starts running