Hey Food Allergy Mama!

It’s a summer Saturday. The family is heading to a splash pad picnic with some friends. Sunscreen? Check. Towels? Check. Cooler full of snacks? Double check. They even remembered the epinephrine!

They get to the park, unload everything, and start setting up. The kids run off squealing into the water, and the grownups get busy laying out blankets and trying to find a bit of shade. A few hours go by, everyone’s hot and happy, and then it’s time for lunch.

That’s when Mom realizes—uh oh. The epinephrine is still in the glove compartment. She runs to grab it, and the second she opens the car door, it’s like a wall of heat hits her. It’s got to be 100 degrees in there, maybe more. She pulls the pen out, and it’s warm to the touch.

She panics for a second. Is it ruined? Is it still okay to use? Should they leave? Should they eat? And of course, the guilt creeps in. “How did I forget this? I know better.”

But here’s the thing: it happens, even to the most seasoned allergy parents. In this episode, we’re going to talk about why temperature matters when it comes to epinephrine—and how to avoid this moment altogether, without needing to be perfect.

I'm cheering for you!

Corinna

Food Allergy Travel Advisor & Mentor at Friendly Pantry Consulting Inc.

Next Steps:

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• Newly Diagnosed Checklist(for the first year after diagnosis)
• Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7)
• Our Family’s Travel Secrets Mailing List

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Hey Food Allergy Mama,

If you’ve been running on empty, pushing through the never-ending list of what your child needs to stay safe, this episode is for you. I’m not here to talk about bubble baths or mani-pedis—because let’s be honest, that kind of self-care doesn’t touch the mental weight we carry.

I’m sharing what happened when my body finally told me to slow down. I got sick with more than a cold or flu. Nothing too serious, but it was enough to make me stop, reflect, and realize just how much I’d been carrying. If you’ve been brushing off your own needs, thinking you’ll deal with them later, this episode will remind you how important you are.

I hope this episode is your source of encouragement and kindness this Mother's Day. I'm cheering for you!

Corinna

Food Allergy Mentor and Travel Advisor

Next Steps:

1. Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review. Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it.

2. Get the food allergy help you need:

Enroll in the Food Allergy Travel Workshop

Enroll in the Get Over The Fear of Trying New Foods Workshop.

Grab the School Food Allergy Template & School Success Pack

Enroll in the Dining Out With Food Allergies Workshop

Grab the Social Event Survival Pack , and add the Get Others To Take Food Allergies Seriously Workshop to get 50% off

3. Get the free resources:

• Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7):

https://www.friendlypantry.com/empowerment

• Newly Diagnosed Checklist (for the first year after diagnosis):

https://www.friendlypantry.com/new

4. Listen to Related Episodes:

Episode #4: Truth Bomb: Why Educating Teachers About Food Allergies is Crucial, Whether You Have a 504 Allergy Plan or Not

Episode #6: The Top Secret Food Allergy Information Every Allergy Family Needs

Episode #54| Calming Everyday Food Allergy Anxiety

Episode #56| 3 Food Allergy Myths I Got Wrong & How I Fixed Them

Hey Food Allergy Mama!

Today, we’re diving into a big one—how to find and train a babysitter or nanny when your child has food allergies. I know it can feel like a huge leap to leave your child in someone else’s care, especially when food allergies are part of the equation. But with the right steps, you can do it—and even feel okay about it too.

Whether you're heading to a much-needed date night, work event, or honestly just Target alone (I see you), today's episode will help you feel way more confident about how to prepare someone else to care for your child safely.

I'm cheering for you!

Corinna

Food Allergy Mentor and Travel Advisor

Next Steps:

Subscribe to this podcast, and give it a review. Your review makes the podcast easier to find for families that need it.

Choose the food allergy help you need today:

Grab the Social Event Survival Pack

Join the Food Allergy Travel Workshop

Join the Get Over The Fear of Trying New Foods Workshop.

Grab the School Food Allergy Template & School Success Pack

Join the Dining Out With Food Allergies Workshop

Get The Free Resources:

• Newly Diagnosed Checklist: https://www.friendlypantry.com/new
• Food Allergy Kids Empowerment Guide(for kids aged 2-7): https://www.friendlypantry.com/empowerment
• Our Family’s Travel Secrets Mailing List: https://www.friendlypantry.com/travelsecrets

Read The Blog

Listen to Related Episodes:

34| Playdates With Food Allergies: 5 Tips You Need Before You Go

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63| Preschool, Daycare and School: 8 Essentail Allergy Questions to Ask Before Enrolling

Check out the resources mentioned in this show:

• AAAAI Anaphylaxis Symptoms
• Anaphylaxis Plan.