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When an adult or a child develops a food allergy, everyone in the family learns to meet new challenges.  Your busy, on-the-go lifestyle requires more planning now, and you always have to be vigilant—at home, when you travel (or just visit a friend), when eating out, at work, or in school.  Educating yourself and others around you is the key to living well with food allergies. Fortunately, you’re not alone. Healthcare professionals and food-allergic families have developed strategies and tips to help you or a loved one stay safe—and enjoy a rich and active lifestyle.

In this section, you’ll find advice on coping with your food allergy in every area of your life: 

At Home
Learn how to create a safe and comfortable home,communicate with child care providers (from the babysitter to grandma!), find helpful food companies, and more.

In School
Find resources for creating a safer school environment for your child, including teacher training, state guidelines for schools, 504 plans, checklists for school nurses and teachers, sample documents for authorizing emergency treatment, and much more.

Eating Out
With the right precautions, you can continue to enjoy restaurant meals. Download the Food Allergy Restaurant Card and learn how to communicate effectively with food service professionals.

At Camp   
Learn which questions to ask when looking for the right camp, along with tips on working with camp personnel to make sure your child’s experience is safe and full of fun.

Traveling
Whether it’s a business or pleasure trip, careful planning can help take the stress out of travel.  Check out our suggestions for traveling abroad or vacationing at all-inclusive resorts, and don’t leave home without your Food Allergy Restaurant Card (available for download in 10 languages).

Taking Care of Yourself
Whether you are an allergy sufferer or the parent of a food-allergic child, remember—taking care of yourself is where it all starts! Learn how to keep balance in your life by finding support and reducing stress and anxiety.

Resources and Downloads
Visit this section for practical tools and resources, from a sample emergency plan (in nine languages) to support groups, helpful literature, and more.