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Preparing for an Allergic Reaction
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT’s Vice President of Community Relations A few months ago, my phone rang before 6am. I answered. My college aged son calmly explained he believed he was having an allergic reaction.
College Ready? Here Are Some Tips on How to Communicate About Your Food Allergies!
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT’s Vice President of Community Relations The adventure begins. You, the Class of 2020, made history as you finished your senior year digitally during a global pandemic. Made of grit,
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Getting Ready for College: 5 Things You Can Do Right Now
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT’s Vice President of Community Relations You said yes to the school of your dreams. Congratulations! Although these times are filled with uncertainty, one thing remains true: you need to
Compassion in a Time of Chaos: There is No Right Response
by Emery Gewirtz, M.A., School Psychology, FAACT’s Director of Behavioral Health This season is temporary, and so are these feelings. Still, while they may be temporary, and will not last forever, some days it
The Lost Memories of Students in Transition: Where Do We Go from Here?
by Emery Gewirtz, M.A., School Psychology, FAACT's Director of Behavioral Health Amidst the coronavirus chaos, there is one forgotten group whose lives were taken out from under them. With little fanfare and no
FAACT's Resource Page on COVID-19
Updated 9/4/22 Given the global spread of novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, we appreciate that these are uncertain and stressful times. The safety and health of all individuals is always the highest priority
FAACT Welcomes New Member to the Leadership Team
Linda MenighanVice President of Programs In 2002, my 10-month-old daughter, Bailey, experienced the first of what turned out to be multiple, life-threatening allergic reactions to food. We had invited some friends over
Highlights from FAACT's Summits
by Caroline Moassessi Bridging a desperately needed gap, five years ago FAACT launched the inaugural Food Industry and Research Summit. “This is the only meeting in the nation where everyone comes together, from
The Food Allergy Parent’s #1 Back-to-School Tool: Educate, Educate, Educate!
by Alison Grace JohansenIf you’re a food allergy parent like me, you’re undoubtedly in full back-to-school preparation mode. You’ve probably been planning for quite a while now. Whether we’ve already had
Helping Kids with Food Allergies Build Self-Esteem
We're all familiar with the term self-esteem, but it can be hard to describe it in a concrete manner. In the simplest of terms, self-esteem is a positive sense of self. Having self-esteem often