My family’s budget will have some relief thanks to news that we may not have to buy the super expensive EpiPen Jr. when our son’s pen expires in 2017. I just heard from the maker of Auvi-Q that it’s coming back on the market February 14, 2017. Many people may …
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Until our son tested positive for an array of food allergies when he was just three months old, I hadn’t given much thought to how everyday foods make millions of people sick. According to Food Allergy Research and Education: 1 in 13 children has food allergies in the U.S. Food allergies …
Read More »[VIDEO] 4 Ways to Survive EpiPen Price Hike
Every major television network and my entire Facebook feed is filled with news about the astronomical cost of the EpiPen auto injector for food allergy families. I told you back in July to prepare for sticker shock when you fill your next prescription. When I asked our local pharmacy what the …
Read More »I’m Guilty of 4 Risky Health Habits for Moms
I wish I could say I was at my peak fitness. That’s just not the case. I have no one to blame but myself. Confession time: I’m guilty of at least four risky health habits for moms. Maybe even more than four. Keep reading to explore each risk and each fix …
Read More »[VIDEO] Children & Sunscreen: Safety Advice from the CDC
This summer, we’ve spent a lot of time outdoor in the pool, at the splash pad, enjoying outdoor camps and exploring our new neighborhood. Every time we got outside for an extended period I make sure to apply sunscreen. Yes, as an African-American family we wear sunscreen. Regardless of your …
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