Written by two mothers with first-hand experience, this reassuring book interweaves factual and practical details with stories from other parents of allergic children, leading you through all the challenges you'll face while learning to live with food allergy in the family. The book has advice on: coping after your child's first allergic reaction; weaning allergic babies: a new liberated approach; feeding your allergic child: within the family and outside the home; socialising safely: birthday parties, playgrounds, toddler groups,holidays; living positively with food allergy: help your child,siblings and relatives adjust; teaching other people to look after your child: grandparents, childminders, babysitters, friends; and starting pre-school or school: how to overcome your fears and help your child fit in.