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Monthly Archives: May, 2014

Memorial Day: It’s Not Just a Three-Day Weekend

When we think about Memorial Day, most of us think about BBQs, getting together with friends and family, sales for things like cars and furniture and it being the unofficial … Continue reading

May 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Are You Prepared?

May 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Advice for the new Food Allergy Family from Allergic Girl

Author and activist Sloane Miller answers our question, “what advice do you have for those that are newly diagnosed with a food allergy?” I was born with food allergies. I … Continue reading

May 16, 2014 · 3 Comments

Food Allergies and 504 Planning

A 504 plan lays out the management of accommodations or modifications for a child in elementary or a secondary school so that they can participate safely and equally along side their … Continue reading

May 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

We Have Food Allergies: Can We Still Eat Out?

Imagine having a child with a life-threatening allergy and being too afraid of the possibility of an anaphylactic reaction to attempt the “simple” act of having a meal at a restaurant. … Continue reading

May 13, 2014 · 3 Comments

Our Introduction to Food Allergy Awareness

When my Lilly was 10 months old I let her take a bite from a power bar that I was eating. That single small bite changed our lives. She broke … Continue reading

May 12, 2014 · 19 Comments

Supporting Her Fellow MilSpouses

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is Friday, May 9, 2014. Military Special Needs Network will be running a variety of blogs, graphics, statuses, and facts all about the crazy, incredible, never … Continue reading

May 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

A Letter Can Change Your Life – Words From a New Navy Wife

A letter can change your life. As an English major and a high school English teacher, I can be prone to flights of literary fancy. I love the written word. … Continue reading

May 7, 2014 · 3 Comments

Military Spouses: Making our Community Better

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is Friday, May 9, 2014. Military Special Needs Network will be running a variety of blogs, graphics, statuses, and facts all about the crazy, incredible, never … Continue reading

May 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Life as a New Military Spouse

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is Friday, May 9, 2014. Military Special Needs Network will be running a variety of blogs, graphics, statuses, and facts all about the crazy, incredible, never … Continue reading

May 5, 2014 · 5 Comments