ADHD and ODD: Finding Our Root Cause
The turning point in our struggle with child behavior A mother’s intuition is ALWAYS right.Always. After receiving diagnoses of ADHD and ODD for my son, I didn't know what to…
Perfect Hindsight: Living Through ADHD, ODD & Food Allergy
Gaining perspective on tough child behavior I don't want to act like this. I don't think this food is serving me.This was the body intuition my son developed as the…
Remodeling with Wheat Allergy
We've put this off for a very long time. Remodeling with wheat allergy - who knew it would be so complex? This is yet another nuance of life with food allergies.…
Age Discrimination and Preventative Care
Age Discrimination and Preventative Care We've all heard about discrimination in the health care system, especially as it relates to women. If a woman walks into her doctor's office complaining…
Elementary School: Food Allergies and Identity
Elementary School: Food Allergies and Identity Back to school is always tough: new classrooms, new teachers, different classmates, new rules and expectations, and rehashing all of the usual precautions and emergency…
What’s In My Cheese?
What's In My Cheese? So, it's confession time. Food allergies and convenience don't typically go hand-in hand, but sometimes I want shortcuts like everyone else. Sometimes I'm even so tired…
The Power of Food: Our Journey and My Mission
The Power of Food: Our Journey and My Mission The power of food, for better or worse, is something to which my family is intimately attuned. Food and Mood My…