Everyday confidence
Think through labels, meals, celebrations, and the small decisions that add up over a day.
For parents of children with food allergies
Help your child explore with a plan you trust.
From reading labels to talking with teachers and caregivers, Allergy Wise helps your family prepare for everyday moments and feel more confident when plans change.
Meet MiloWho we serve
You care for your child everywhere. Your plan should travel, too.
Find practical support for the places your child spends time and for the people who share in their care.
School routines
Prepare for classrooms, lunch, parties, field trips, and conversations with teachers and nurses.
Shared plans
Help relatives, sitters, and daycare teams understand your child’s needs and emergency plan.
New experiences
Plan for restaurants, travel, and activities so your child can participate with support.
Stories and activities
Meet Milo, the Food Allergy Hero.
Milo’s adventures help children see that food allergy safety and a joyful childhood can belong together. Explore the story, then practice the skills in the companion workbook guide.
Milo the Food Allergy Hero
Follow Milo as he learns to ask questions, make plans with trusted adults, and approach new experiences with courage.
Buy the Milo bookPractice with Milo
Activities and conversation starters help families talk through everyday situations and build age-appropriate safety habits.
Buy the workbookFrom the Milo workbook
The Allergy Safety Stoplight
The stoplight is a simple way to talk with children about familiar places, possible surprises, and when to pause and make a plan with a trusted adult. Use it together before a new activity and revisit the plan when something changes.
- Green: A familiar situation with very little risk. Check the plan with your grown-up, then enjoy it.
- Yellow: Surprises may come up. Slow down, ask questions, and stay aware.
- Red: There may be many allergens. Talk with an adult who understands your allergies before joining in.
In the companion workbook, families can use the stoplight to discuss real situations and practice what a child can say when unsure.
The stoplight helps start a conversation. It does not replace your child’s individualized allergy and emergency action plans.
Explore the Milo workbookTalk with your child
Start with curiosity about their whole body.
Children can learn to notice how they feel, describe changes, and ask for help. These conversations matter during allergy care and in everyday life.
Name what they notice
Ask “What feels different in your body?” Give them words for sensations such as itchy, tight, dizzy, tired, or comfortable.
Practice speaking up
Role-play simple phrases: “I’m not sure this is safe for me” and “I need help now.” Thank them for telling an adult.
Make room for feelings
Ask what felt fun, frustrating, or scary after an event. Listen first, then work together on the next plan.
Watch an example
Talking with children about how their bodies feel
See a conversation example from Healing Family Stories on Instagram.
For symptoms of a possible severe allergic reaction, follow your child’s prescribed emergency action plan immediately.
Our approach
A plan everyone can understand.
Families need practical steps they can share with the adults caring for their child. Allergy Wise focuses on preparation that fits real life.
- Identify your child’s allergens and common exposure points
- Share clear routines with schools, daycare, and caregivers
- Keep prescribed emergency medicine accessible and follow your child’s care plan
- Review the plan as your child grows and routines change
Resources
More support for your family.
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) offers information for families, educators, and healthcare teams, including food allergy basics and emergency care planning resources.
Visit foodallergy.orgPodcasts
Conversations about food allergies and childhood.
Coming soon
The Allergy Wise podcast
A new space for conversations about family life with food allergies, helping children speak up, and creating safer, more welcoming experiences. Episodes and listening links will appear here when the podcast launches.
Holly welcomes podcast conversations about raising a child with food allergies, effective communication strategies about food allergies and handling the big emotions that come with them. She has a special interest in bringing compassion and understanding to the healthcare experience through learning how to find your voice while helping your child to find his or her own.
If you host a podcast and would like Holly as a guest, share your show, audience, and topic idea by email. Watch Holly’s guest appearance below. More conversations will be added as they become available.
Guest appearance
When Food Isn't Safe-Raising Safe, Brave and Kind Kids
Watch the conversation on YouTube.
Media
Allergy Wise in conversation.
Upcoming
Television interview
Holly expects to share her family’s food allergy story in an upcoming television interview. Broadcast details and a viewing link will be posted here when available.
For interviews about parenting a child with food allergies, the Milo books, or improving family experiences in schools and healthcare settings, contact Holly with your outlet, topic, and deadline.
Media inquiriesMore from Holly:
Speaking and training
Help your team see the child and family experience.
Holly is open to speaking with schools and medical groups about practical food allergy communication, thoughtful handoffs, and the everyday experiences that shape trust for children and families. To discuss an event or talk, email Holly with your organization, audience, and preferred date.
Request a talkGet in touch
More ways to connect are coming.
For family questions or a speaking request, email Holly. Please include a little about what you need so she can respond thoughtfully.
Email Holly