What a Month of Eating Clean Taught Me About My Children’s Eczema
A few months ago, my husband and I did a Whole30. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it’s 30 days of eating nothing but whole, natural foods ....

Ashley Walker is the lucky mother of three beautiful girls, who, of the many things they all are, deal with atopic dermatitis. She is learning more about managing the condition daily with them and counts herself fortunate to be in this position! She enjoys writing, exploring and immersing herself in new cultures and places, and teaching English in Japan through her website, shizennaeigo.com. She lives near Charlotte, North Carolina, with her family.
A few months ago, my husband and I did a Whole30. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, it’s 30 days of eating nothing but whole, natural foods ....
One of the hardest things for me to learn as I’ve been trying to help my children manage their eczema effectively is finding a different way of doing everyday things ....
How do you manage a condition like eczema that changes, depending on the climate? Especially when it’s not one that you have personally, but one that affects your children ....
Back to school can mean a lot of things for kids (dread for one of mine, excitement for another), but for kids with eczema, it presents a whole new set of challenges ....
Trying to figure out what worsens your child’s eczema can be overwhelming. There are SO many different possibilities — soaps, detergents, animals, pollen, food, drinks, clothing materials, even the air in your home!
One of the greatest things about kids is their total and unconditional acceptance of anyone they meet. They don’t care if they’re fat, skinny, short, tall, young, old, or anything else ....