Anderson tackles a scary problem in a friendly way by sharing stories from other parents and guidance from medical professionals along with the latest research about food allergies. The case studies help readers identify with various symptoms of food allergies that can often be hard to see and can be missed by physicians at first glance. She explores the feelings of denial and guilt that a parent may experience along with difficulties between spouses, relatives and friends with ways to proactively handle these problems including a chapter written by her husband that is geared towards fathers to be supportive and how to minimize risks. The perspectives from the doctors offer specialists in allergy, psychology, pediatrics and homeopathy. Each physician looks at problems differently which can help parents better understand their child’s physician. Research on the latest food allergy studies are world-wide and include over 160 references. Questions are tackled such as, "Why are food allergies on the rise?" and "How are food allergies linked to autism, ADHD and asthma? " In addition to the discussion of studies and theories, there are practical solutions to everyday problems. Should a parent keep their child home rather than send them to pre-school? If so, how can the child be best prepared? Once entering school, what plans can be created to safeguard the child at school? If a family is planning to travel, what considerations, emergency phone numbers and airline guideli