Bridging the Gap: Real-Life Strategies for Managing Pediatric Food Allergies

About this episode

Dr. Lyndsey Garbi interviews Jennifer Sternbach about practical strategies for managing pediatric food allergies.

In this episode, Dr. Lyndsey Garbi sits down with Jennifer Sternbach, founder of Food Allergy Advocates and certified holistic nutrition practitioner, to talk about the everyday realities of managing food allergies in children. As a food allergy parent herself, Jennifer brings a unique, practical perspective on what families actually need—beyond the clinical advice—to navigate allergy-friendly living with confidence. They explore topics like navigating school and social settings, label reading, introducing new foods, and how to empower kids to be their own best advocates. Whether your child has been newly diagnosed or you’ve been managing allergies for years, this episode offers guidance, encouragement, and tangible takeaways for real families. Connect with Jennifer Sternbach https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbstearns / (LinkedIn) https://www.instagram.com/foodallergyadvocates (Instagram) Connect with Dr. Lyndsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-garbi-48664345/ (Linkedin) @ lyndseygarbimd (Instagram) Discover more about Blueberry Pediatrics: https://www.blueberrypediatrics.com/ @BlueberryPediatrics (IG) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Lyndsey Garbi

Guest: Jennifer Sternbach

Topics covered

• pediatric food allergies
• managing allergies
• family support
• nutrition
• advocacy

Keywords

• food allergies
• children
• nutrition
• advocacy
• school settings
• label reading
• empowerment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Food Allergy Advocates, Blueberry Pediatrics

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