Heading back to school is a season of fresh starts, but for families managing food allergies, like our founder Christine’s, it can also be filled with worry. Parents often wonder: Will my child be safe? Will they feel included? Where will food impact their learning, extracurricular, or social interactions? Will everyone be ready in the event of an allergic reaction?
These questions, and Christine’s personal experience, are why Creter Group stepped up to organize an initiative sponsored by the CDC and AAP through Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) to establish a set of concise, clear recommendations for food allergy management in schools. e. They offer schools a practical roadmap for safety and inclusion.
In a recent episode of the Don’t Feed the Fear Podcast, hosted by Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Christine Creter had the chance to share her personal experience managing a child with 15 life-threatening food allergies, as well as how to unpack what these recommendations mean, how schools can use them, and how parents can feel more confident as the year begins.
🎧 You can listen to the full conversation here:
Resources
FAMS Recommendations: FAMS_ExpertRecs_English_9.18_Final.pdf
Effective Employee Engagement Programs With Creter Group
About the Podcast
Welcome to Don’t Feed the Fear, where licensed psychologist Dr. Amanda Whitehouse offers expert guidance on managing the social and emotional challenges of food allergies and related conditions. Each episode delivers compassionate advice, practical strategies, and inspiring stories to help you navigate anxiety and trauma with confidence and resilience.
For more resources from Dr. Whitehouse, visit www.thefoodallergypsychologist.com