Our Guides
Feel confident weaning, say ‘yes’ to that family celebration and know what to say when your child starts asking challenging questions about their allergies. Our Guides are hosted by allergy experts and packed with advice and practical tips. Become a Family Member to access everything.
WEANING & FOOD ALLERGY
Factsheet
How do you introduce common allergens during weaning? Is there a recommended order for introducing allergens and how often should they feature in your baby’s diet? This factsheet answers these questions and many more.
SOCIALISING & FOOD ALLERGY
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Worried about navigating children’s parties and other social events with allergies? How do you manage other people’s expectations or assumptions about food allergy Clinical Psychologist, Dr Karen Murphy shares advice to support you.
TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR ALLERGIES
Video
Helping you with communication, whether your child has lots to say about their allergies, takes you by surprise with tough questions or seems reluctant to talk. With Clinical Psychologist, Dr Karen Murphy.
MANAGING ANXIETY & FOOD ALLERGY
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Having a child with food allergies can cause anxiety. Clinical Psychologist, Dr Karen Murphy helps you recognise the signs of anxiety and suggests simple strategies to help you manage day-to-day worry.
SCHOOL & FOOD ALLERGY
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School can throw up extra challenges for children with food allergies, and their parents and carers. This Guide with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Karen Murphy supports you to ease the journey.
RECOVERING FROM AN ALLERGIC REACTION
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How do you recover after an allergic reaction or near miss?
Learn strategies to cope with what happened and rebuild confidence with Clinical Psychologist, Dr Karen Murphy.