How a Food Allergy Mom Now Educates Schools and Daycares with the Allergy SMART program!

I was so honored to speak with Jackie Nevard, Founder and Creative Director of My Food Allergy Friends.

Jackie gives her insights on how she educates and advocates in not only schools and daycares but also families.

Jackie is an author, founder, speaker, entrepreneur, and allergy advocate who is devoted to raising awareness and advocating for people living with food allergies. She is the founder and creative director of My Food Allergy Friends, Australia’s dedicated provider of allergy resources. Her educational allergy series, which includes the lovable characters Thai & Rabbie, was born out of Jackie's experience with her son Thai who has multiple food allergies. She has written six books in the series and a string of other educational resources for parents, schools, and childcare centres. She is an allergy educator and speaker and uses her platform to speak and create awareness in the community.

Jackie has become passionate about creating a new generation of allergy-smart kids and launched the Allergy SMART program, which runs in childcare centers and schools.

Jackie has also co-founded Allergy Masterclass with Simone Albert to provide allergy education to families, focusing on providing tips for home life, kindy, and school and addressing the mental health aspect of allergies that is often overlooked. Jackie is devoted to creating a better life for people living with allergies and to making the world a more allergy aware place.

Become a Food Allergy Master Podcast Episode 111

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About the host: Stephanie Hills, food allergy mom, advocate, and coach. My son was born with anaphylactic food allergies and I struggled and overcame so many challenges. He is now a thriving teenage football player mastering his food allergies daily. I want to make it easier for other moms where I am a few steps ahead in the journey. I help moms confidently master their child's food allergies for a safe, healthy, and included life.

Reach out to Stephanie! @foodallergymastermom / stephanieshills.com

About the podcast: The Become a Food Allergy Master Podcast is here to empower moms to conquer food allergies with confidence. As a food allergy mom and coach, I'll guide you through mindset, safe food choices, handling social situations, and medical treatments. Through captivating stories, we'll find inspiration and connection within the food allergy community. Join us on this transformative journey towards a future of inclusion and support!