After publishing my book, May Contain Anxiety, with @hopkinspress.bsky.social in September, I considered taking a writing break. But then, @psychologytoday.com invited me to start a blog! So I’m back at it - writing about food allergy anxiety and parenting. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/food...

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Excited to share this JACI-IP paper that I co-authored with mental health colleagues as part of a @aaaaiorg.bsky.social collaboration! We hope that this information encourages allergy clinics and practices to collaborate with licensed mental health practitioners. (Link below in the comments).

Parents often self-blame when their child has a medical condition. Two tips to help back out of self-blame are: 🧠 Drop the struggle: "Debating this won't help me feel better, so I'm going to focus on things that matter right now instead." 🧠 Focus on positives: “How have I made positive impacts?”

Thank you FARE for inviting me to speak again at your annual conference AND for inviting me to be part of your “Author’s Corner”, too! And thanks to all who came to my session and stopped by to grab a signed copy of my book! Book info: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book @hopkinspress.bsky.social

It's easy to develop an unhelpful relationship with anxiety - one where we believe whatever it tells us and make decisions based on worry. So, does that mean we should never let anxious thoughts impact our decision-making? No. But we don't want to let these thoughts guide us through life either.

The latest news about the reduction of peanut allergies in babies due to the change in guidelines over recent years is wonderful news being celebrated within the #foodallergy community, of course! But what if you find yourself feeling conflicted about this news, too? It’s truly okay! ❤️

"43% drop in peanut allergies" Good example of how science evolves. And "how a public health recommendation can change children’s health.” And how good research (support, pls) informs policy. Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted in Children, Study Shows www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/w...

Did you know that OCD Midwest has a podcast called “OCD Behind the Scenes”? I was recently invited on to discuss the intersection of #foodallergy anxiety and #parenting, and we also touched on #OCD, too. Check out the full episode on Spotify or YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0rq...

New podcast chat! I chatted with the hosts of ThermoFisher’s ImmunoCAST podcast about what practitioners providing allergy care would ideally discuss with families managing food allergies and allergic conditions, and shared helpful tips, too. www.thermofisher.com/phadia/us/en...

Therapy helps parents navigate anxiety when children have a food allergy www.healio.com/news/allergy...

Thanks so much to @gohealio.bsky.social for the opportunity to share more about my work as a family therapist in the allergy community for an article in their Women in Allergy series! www.healio.com/news/allergy...

Called "a breath of fresh air" by David R. Stukus, MD, "May Contain Anxiety" is a compassionate guide that teaches parents of children with food allergies how to mindfully manage anxiety and balance allergy safety with living fully. https://ow.ly/YlBt50X6ef4

It has been surreal since Tuesday’s #publicationday! I am grateful for the photos people are sharing with me with their copies of #MayContainAnxiety and where they’ve seen it! Have you read it yet? Would love to hear your thoughts! www.foodallergycounselor.com/book @hopkinspress.bsky.social

✨NEW RELEASE✨ Licensed therapist and allergy parent @therapisttamara.bsky.social 's new book is here! A compassionate guide that teaches parents of children with food allergies how to mindfully manage anxiety and balance allergy safety with living fully. Out now from @hopkinspress.bsky.social !

I’m so excited that my #parenting book, May Contain Anxiety, published by @hopkinspress.bsky.social is out today in all formats! #MayContainAnxiety

Thanks to the hosts of the Life’s Dirty Little Secrets podcast for inviting me on to talk about #foodallergy anxiety, allergy parenting, and of course, my new book, #MayContainAnxiety! Learn more here and listen on your favorite podcast app: www.lifesdirtylittlesecretspodcast.com/episodes/sec...

When our child receives a #foodallergy diagnosis, we of course want to know WHY. This article explores how, in the face of fear & uncertainty, sometimes our mind makes unhelpful connections which leads us to feel unwarranted guilt about the diagnosis. www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/food-al...

Thank you to Dr. Alice Hoyt for inviting me back on her “Food Allergy & Your Kiddo “” podcast to discuss my new book #MayContainAnxiety and some of the concepts I share within it. You can listen to this episode on your favorite podcast app! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

Fact: Various factors affect food allergy severity, including allergy strength and co-factors. Due to unpredictable reactions, it's crucial for patients to carry epinephrine at all times for safety. ow.ly/MkK950WVqw4 #FoodAllergies

Thank you Dr. Sicherer, not only for this wonderful #bookreview for #MayContainAnxiety, but for championing this book from the very beginning. It’s an honor to have your support and praise for this book! Learn more & order it here: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book (Also available in audiobook!)

I was happy to contribute to this @everydayhealth.bsky.social article authored by Susan Jara alongside psychologist Sara Voorhies, PhD. I hope you’ll check it out! www.everydayhealth.com/allergies/ma...

It’s Tuesday and just one month from publication day, which means it’s time to share another early #bookreview! Thanks so much to psychologist Jill Stoddard, PhD for her heartfelt review of #MayContainAnxiety! And be sure to check out Jill’s amazing books, too! www.foodallergycounselor.com/book

When it comes to managing #foodallergy #anxiety, we can break it down into 3 basic steps: 1. Exploring and understanding it. 2. Engaging in actions to address it. 3. Using coping skills to help manage it. FA anxiety isn’t always easy to manage, but simplifying it helps!

@therapisttamara.bsky.social's #MayContainAnxiety publishes in Europe this autumn. Preorder in Europe from @hopkinspress.bsky.social through your local bookseller or direct at Wiley! Combat your food-allergy related anxiety resulting from a child you care for...

Thanks so much for this amazing #bookreview of #MayContainAnxiety, Dr. Dave - I’m truly honored! Out on 9/30 (and available for pre-order), below is the link with more info including how to order it and how to get 30% off if you order it at @hopkinspress.bsky.social: foodallergycounselor.com/book

My Food Allergy Counselor email this week summarizes insights from the following paper published earlier this year in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology: 🔎 "Incidence of food allergic reactions among adolescents engaged in food allergy management" www.FoodAllergyCounselor.com

Research shows that connecting with #gratitude has a variety of positive health impacts, including: 🧠 experiencing greater overall well-being 🧠 enjoying better sleep quality 🧠 having lower depression risks 🧠 positive impacts on cardiovascular health Try it out - what are you grateful for today?

The first day of school is an exciting time for children & parents. It can also be a time of anxiety if your child has #asthma or #allergies. Start preparing before the new school year begins so you can feel confident sending your child to class. #BacktoSchool #allergy www.aaaai.org/tools-for-th...

It’s hard to believe that my book officially comes out 10 weeks from today! 🙌🏼 I curiously asked Chat GPT what readers will learn from reading it - and it’s pretty accurate. See what reviewers are saying and how to order your copy for its 9/30/25 release date here: www.foodallergycounselor.com/book

Food allergies don’t have to get in the way of your travel plans. Explore tips and resources to help prepare before you go. www.aaaai.org/tools-for-th... #FoodAllergy #TravelTips

Connecting With Patients: Strategies to Work Together in Difficult Times. We all have days where we do not seem to be on the same page as a patient. Join Dr. Chiu for a discussion of ways to approach conversations, connect with patients & work together to improve care. www.aaaai.org/professional...

Burnout related to managing a chronic health condition is a real thing! Check out my “Navigating Food Allergy Burnout” article for more insights and tips for managing #foodallergy burnout. www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/navigat...

The mind is a safety-seeking, threat-detecting machine that tends to overestimate risk, so it's important to take perspective on #foodallergy anxiety. My latest article "Helpful Vs. Unhelpful Food Allergy Anxiety" offers practical tips: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/helpful...

In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and #AsthmaAndAllergyAwarenessMonth, here's a quick primer on stress, and a few tips to help you manage food allergy-related stress. For more insights on this topic, check out the following article on The FAC: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/managin...!

It's World #EoEDay! EoE is a chronic inflammatory condition that often flies under the radar. But early diagnosis & ongoing care improve outcomes, so talk to your doctor if you suspect you have EoE! For more information & to find support, visit: www.apfed.org/EoEDay [Post sponsored by #APFED]

Don't forget that even the days, weeks, and months that feel hard to get through can still contain joy. Find moments to notice and appreciate the simple things....a smile, a laugh, a sunny day. Remind yourself that feeling pain and struggle is part of the human experience, but so is feeling joy.

Anxious about transitioning more food allergy management responsibilities to your teen! Check out the image in this post, and then be sure to read my article "Adolescent Food Allergy Management Transitions" to learn helpful tips on this topic! www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/adolesc...

For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I've shared the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question: ▶️ What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears? Today, it's my turn!

For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question: ▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?" Today is Dr. Juanita Mora!

For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question: ▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears?" Today, it's Dr. Alice Hoyt!

For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them the following question: ▶️ What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears? Today is Dr. Manisha Relan!

For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing the responses given by some of my board certified allergist friends when I asked them: ▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears? Here's tips from Dr. Zachary Rubin!

For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing the tips some of my board certified allergist friends shared when I asked them the following question: ▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears? Today is Dr. Dave Stukus’ answer!

For #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek, I'm sharing tips some of my board certified allergist friends shared when I asked them the following question: ▶️ "What's one thing those living with food allergies can do to help decrease their food allergy anxiety and fears? Today is Dr. Farah Khan's message!

Keep following me for more evidence-based, yet relatable and practical insights for navigating emotions, especially when living with or parenting children with #foodallergies. I'll be sharing some INCREDIBLE tips from some of my favorite allergist friends for Food Allergy Awareness Week soon, too!

Check out my "5 Reminders for Parents of Kids with Food Allergy-Related Anxiety" article on The FAC's website (and on other various websites, as this is an article I've shared with lots of organizations) for useful parenting tips! www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/5-remin...

Are you talking with your allergist about the 2 topics shared in these images? Learn more about why these conversations are crucial to be having, strategies for starting them, and tips to help with differentiating between anxiety and anaphylaxis here: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/food-al...

Want to learn more about Food Allergy Counseling? Visit the Academy of Food Allergy Counseling, an organization and resource in which I founded, to gain more insight, locate an allergy-informed therapist, or join the professional therapist network! www.FoodAllergyCounseling.org . #FoodAllergy

Living with #foodallergies often includes grief related to: ▶️ the loss of normalcy ▶️ life not going as expected Want to more about how to move forward even with grief being present? Check out my article "Does Grief Ever Go Away" for practical tips: www.foodallergycounselor.com/post/does-gr...