Food Allergy Bullying: How to Talk to Your Child and Their School

Bullying affects up to 1 in 3 kids with food allergies. So how do you know if it's happening to your child? And what do you do when you find out? Licensed psychologist and food allergy mom Dr. Amanda Whitehouse joins Kortney and Dr. Payel Gupta to talk about what food allergy bullying actually looks like, how to start that conversation with your child without shutting them down, and when and how to bring the school into it. What you will learn in this episode: What food allergy bullying looks like and how it differs from everyday teasing The warning signs that your child may be being bullied, including changes in behavior, eating habits, and school avoidance How to start a conversation with your child using open-ended questions and without jumping straight to problem-solving When and how to involve teachers, school administrators, and formal policies How involving your child in the solution builds resilience and confidence over time When to consider getting support from a therapist or counselor Thanks to Genentech and Kaléo for sponsoring this episode. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns. Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations Podcast Allergy & Asthma Network partners with The Itch Podcast to produce podcast episodes and series covering a wide range of subjects related to asthma, allergies, immunology and eczema. Join Payel Gupta, MD and Kortney as they dive into the complexities of medical diagnosis, offering balanced episodes with both medical and patient perspectives to help you live a healthier life. More from the Allergy & Asthma Network: More Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Innovations Podcast episodes: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/podc... Latest news articles: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/news/ Asthma content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what... Allergy content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/alle... Eczema content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what... Anaphylaxis content: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/anap... Related conditions: https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/heal...