Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies: Emotional Support and Practical Advice from a Parent Who’s Been There
May 7, 2010 by admin
Filed under Allergies @ Amazon
Product Description
Understanding and Learning to Live Well with Food Allergies Considering that severe allergic reactions can be life-threatening, parents often find that protecting children can be a daunting task–trying to make sure they are safe, while still creating a sense of normalcy as they grow up. But it can be done. Sorting the truth from the myths and misunderstandings, Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies presents not only pertinent facts but, more important, it helps families cope with the emotional aspects of raising a child at risk for severe food reactions. With compassion and insight, Lisa Cipriano Collins blends her own experiences raising a child with severe peanut and tree-nut allergies … More >>
Although this book is good for those individuals who experience a very severe reaction to food allergies, I was dissapointed that it only briefly mentioned other reactions, specifically eczema. …
Rating: 2 / 5
This book made me anxious and distraught about my daughter’s condition with allergies. The author used many dark examples of negative allergic reactions. What an eye opener to all of the things that can happen to your child! However, I felt much of the advice and guidance was lost when the extreme consequences were used for every case example. One of the first chapters did offer some consolence that I was not alone – something that I appreciated reading. It is hard to remember that when you see non-allergic toddlers that can try a bite of any food that they want.
Rating: 2 / 5
This is a great book; I’ve had it for years and recently re-read it. The insights into a parents emotions and feelings are spot-on; this is obviously written by someone who understands emotions in the context of food allergies. Even after living with this problem for 4+ years, I got a lot from rereading this book..
Rating: 5 / 5
When I found out my son had severe peanut & tree nut allergies my life completely changed. I love the way this book was written. It has provided the support I have been looking for, for the last year. I have ordered more copies for family to read as well. Food allergies change your life, anaphalaxis is something that is hard to talk about, and accept. The author did a great job just giving the reader support, and making me feel like I am not alone….
Rating: 5 / 5
My own son experienced his first (and hopefully last) peanut reaction just before a year old and I can so relate to what the author has gone through. She lets you know it’s okay to feel the guilt, sadness, stress and all the highs and lows that you go through worrying about the future, etc. My son is 19 months old and was diagnosed at 11 months. It has been a very stressful and emotional year. She touches on all aspects of what parents go through and how to handle situations. I just cannot tell anyone what a wonderful book this is for someone to read, especially a parent of a peanut allergic child. It has helped me greatly!
Rating: 5 / 5