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The SIMPLE way to support children with food allergies

Allergies and sensitivities can feel overwhelming at the best of times so imagine how they must feel to a child. Adapting to an allergy, especially food based, requires mental and practical adjustments. Adults may have the emotional maturity to quickly adjust to a new way of life, but this can pose huge challenges to children and their families. They may not fully understand what is happening to their bodies or how to explain their feelings or physical symptoms.