Ep. 294: Practical Tools for Elementary School Challenges

Elementary school is full of exciting milestones—new teachers, new friends, field trips, and growing independence. But for students with food allergies, each of these moments can bring unique challenges. So how can families help children stay safe, feel included, and build confidence throughout the school day?Joining us is FAACT's Director of Behavioral Health and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Emery Brown, M.A., Ed.S., to share practical, easy-to-use strategies that support both food allergy safety and emotional well-being.Resources to keep you in the know:FAACT's Behavioral Health Resource CenterFAACT's Resilience and Food Allergies ActivitiesFAACT's Coping SkillsFAACT's For Parents and Caregivers: How to Listen to Your Children and Teens When They Are Ready to Talk to You About Their Mental HealthYou can find FAACT's Roundtable Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, Podbay, iHeart Radio, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube.Sponsored by: KaleoThanks for listening! FAACT invites you to discover more exciting food allergy resources at FoodAllergyAwareness.org!