[PG] Parental Guidance - Prevent Food Allergies from Ruining Your Happy Holidays

With most holiday dishes containing at least one of the top eight allergens, the holidays can be challenging for parents managing food allergies and sensitivities. Join us and learn how to navigate food allergies safely and handle reactions with confidence. Gain the knowledge to keep your family safe and celebrate the holidays worry-free!
Parental Guidance (PG) is a virtual initiative hosted by UHealth Jackson Children’s Care and Miami Mom Collective. It brings together educational information and family‑friendly resources through health experts to help expert parents produce epic kids.
4:23- What are some common allergens present in holiday food? What are some allergens that may not be as common, but still present a potential danger?
11:22- How do I talk to my family about food allergies prior to Thanksgiving/Holiday celebrations?
15:10- What are some tips once I arrive at the house/venue of a gathering?
19:21- What are some tips for making my food allergic/celiac child feel part of the celebration whether at a relative’s house or at their school celebrations?
26:23- What tips do you suggest for families with food allergic children during air travel?
How should I carry my child’s epinephrine auto injector during travel?
29:54- How do I read food labels in a foreign country?
35:01- I am renting a condo/apartment for my family. What should I do after checking in case items may be contaminated with potential allergens?
38:05- Do you have similar suggestions to keep my child safe if we are traveling on a cruise and going on excursions?
40:02- How do I continue OIT (oral desensitization) when traveling? Can you talk a bit about what OIT therapy is?
43:42- How do I allow my allergic teenager to have more autonomy during travel?
49:25- How can we instruct family, friends or anyone that may care for my child during the holidays to handle a situation when my child experiences anaphylaxis or an extreme reaction?
54:40- What are some tools (for example, apps) to help find a safe restaurant while traveling?
55:42- Do you have any travel tips for patients with asthma in cold climates?