Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Food Allergy and Your Kiddo

Hosted by: Alice Hoyt, MD, and Pam Lestage, MBA

If you are a parent of a food allergy kid, then this is the podcast for you! Join food allergy experts - board-certified allergist Dr. Alice Hoyt, MD, FAAAAI, and food allergy mama Pam Lestage, MBA - as they dive into...

Episodes

Eating safely at restaurants despite food allergy - can OIT help?

Episode #21

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Eating away from home is one of the most stressful situations food allergy families can experience.  No matter how much you trust the restaurant and how fantastic its...
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How to read a medical journal article like a doctor

Episode #20

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Many people want to read the same medical articles from the good journals their doctors read! Is that you? But maybe you don’t know how to read an article from a medical...
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Food allergy prevention and feeding babies potentially allergenic foods... what does the evidence say?

Episode #19

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Recommendations for when to feed babies certain foods have changed over the years. You may have had one set of recommendations for one child, then with another child, you...
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Food allergen labeling made simple!

Episode #18

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Labeling foods for allergens can seem daunting. You may think "where do I find allergen information?" or "what's considered an allergen?" On this episode of the podcast,...
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Food allergy testing: what's the real deal and what's fake news?

Episode #17

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Have you ever ordered something online and have been so excited about your purchase, that it will help you with whatever ails you, only to be disappointed? Many families...
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Knowing the Kryptonite is the First Step in Parenting a Kiddo with Food Allergy

Episode #16

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Parenting is hard enough. Throw food allergy into that mix, and you may feel like you're Mario and have tunneled through the warp zone to a whole other level of difficulty....
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Gatherings and food allergies, STRATEGIES to combat the stress and have fun times for all!

Episode #15

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Do you worry about your kiddo with food allergies when the words "birthday party" or "family gathering" are spoken? Or maybe you are hosting someone with a food allergy and...
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Food allergies and intolerances (and a few important tangents)!

Episode #14

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Have you ever wondered if gluten allergy is a real thing? And if that's real, then what is Celiac Disease? Tune in to hear my co-host Pam and me discuss the many ways your...
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School nurses are superheroes for kiddos with medical conditions including food allergies. Here's why!

Episode #13

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!If you were tasked with writing out the job description of a school nurse, what would be on that list? If your kiddo has food allergy, then definitely "knows how and when...
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How School Nurses are Preparing for Your Kiddo with Food Allergy to Come Back to the Classroom

Episode #12

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Ever wonder what school nurses are taught about food allergies? Listen in to hear how these amazing medical providers - often the only medical providers in the entire...
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6 Steps to a Successful Evacuation for Your Family with Food Allergy

Episode #11

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!Are you ready to evacuate at a moment's notice? Chances are, you aren't. But you can be! 🤗The recent hurricane devastated parts of my home state, so I was inspired to...
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Learn about a life-saving app to remind you of a life-saving medication!

Episode #10

What topic would you like discussed? Text us!What do all parents of kiddos with food allergies fear? Anaphylaxis. But not just a severe allergic reaction but a severe allergic reaction when their kiddo does not have...
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