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Posted by: Irene Mikhail, MD on Sep 17, 2025

First published May 2014 Updated September 2025 When parents learn of their child’s food allergy, it is common to feel overwhelmed, frightened and even depressed. As with many things in life, knowledge and experience ease the initial fright.

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Back to School with Food Allergies
First published July 2016 Updated September 2025 Preparing to go back to school can be filled with mixed emotions for parents of a child with food allergy. This time of year can be particularly anxiety-provoking for parents of kindergartners or those attending a new school.
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Treating Your Child's Dry Skin This Winter
Although these techniques work year-round, they are especially important during the winter months (especially since we can’t get away to warmer weather year-round).

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Hives – red bumps that can quickly overtake the entire skin – are extremely itchy and uncomfortable and can be alarming. However, most hives are not actually caused by an allergic reaction. Read More

Trick or Trigger? Halloween Safety for Allergy Patients

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First published October 2016 Updated October 2025 Many adults enjoy indulging in and handing out chocolaty treats on Halloween while experiencing conflicting feelings about all the sugar that children consume on the holiday. Read More