Dec 13 2024 71 mins
In this episode, Dr. Whitehouse talks with Sarah Hornung, a food allergy mom and dedicated school administrator who shares how her personal journey with food allergies has shaped her professional mission. Together, we explore how to create school environments that go beyond safety measures, addressing the emotional well-being of children navigating the challenges of food allergies. Kids with food allergies don’t just deserve to BE safe, they also deserve to FEEL safe.
Sarah opens up about the thought processes and confessions many of us food allergy parents will understand, offering heartfelt insights into the fears, frustrations, and hopes that come with the territory. We also explore how she utilized all of this to develop policies and practices that incorporate the emotional wellbeing and integration of kids with food allergies into school communities.
Whether you're a parent, educator, or advocate, this conversation highlights the power of empathy and informed action in making schools safer and more supportive for all students.
Find Sarah Hornung @TheEagerTeacher and www.theeagerteacher.com
Special thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme
www.kyledine.com
You can find Dr. Whitehouse at thefoodallergypsychologist.com and on Instagram (@thefoodallergypsychologist) and Facebook (Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety Psychologist)
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