Understanding Food Allergies in Kids | POF180

There are MILLIONS of kids with food allergies in the US, and in Canada, 1 in 2 households are impacted by food allergies. This is a huge topic and I’m thrilled to have one of the foremost experts, Dr. Rania Nasis, on to talk about what allergies are, and what we can do to support kids with allergies and their parents.In this episode, Rania and I talk about the basics of allergies and what qualifies as an allergy - it’s an immune response to the food that’s life threatening. We also talk about the difference between allergies and sensitivities. Food allergies are on the rise and there are actually ways you can prevent them. A 2015 study concluded that introducing food allergens earlier in a child’s life can prevent severe allergies.The reality is, that if you have a child with allergies, you face added stress, worry and work to keep them safe. As a community, we all need to be a part of the solution and normalize food allergies so our kids don’t feel excluded because of their differences. With the holidays upon us, there are lots of opportunities to do things differently so everyone feels included.If you have a child with food allergies, please visit Rania’s site www.superawesomecare.com For Rania’s inclusion guide, “How to be a Friend to a Kid with Food Allergies”, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Rania NasisRania Nasis is a physician entrepreneur and a startup mentor who builds and advises companies that give agency to the voiceless in healthcare: from seniors facing social isolation to kids contending with illness, Rania received her medical degree from New Jersey Medical School, Masters of Business Administration from the Paul Merage School of Business at University of California at Irvine and Bachelor of Science degree from Drexel University. A published expert in business and medicine, Rania is passionate about solving healthcare problems that others deem intractable. In that spirit, she founded and is the CEO of Super Awesome Care, a virtual care platform for kids with food allergies and their families.Social Media:Website: https://www.superawesomecare.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranianasis/https://www.linkedin.com/company/superawesomecare/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superawesomecareInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/superawesomecare/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ranianasisThanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you’re feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you’ve struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I’ve been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you’ve never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. FREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I’d love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book a call with me where we can talk about your parenting frustrations and I’ll share how I can help you. www.parentingforconnection.com The intention for my show is to build a community of parents that can have open and honest conversations about parenting without judgement or criticism. We all deserve access to help and support when we need it most.  I honour each parent and their path towards becoming the best parent they can be. My hope is to inspire more parents to consider the practice of Peaceful Parenting.If you know...