The Gift She Never Gave

The Gift She Never Gave

We threw Layla a backyard birthday that felt like a small miracle—balloons thumbtacked to the fence, homemade cupcakes sweating in the sun, cousins fizzing around the lawn with bubble wands.…
Never heard of this…

Never heard of this…

It’s not unusual for parents to be concerned when their child describes an odd reaction after eating a favorite food. For instance, if a 6-year-old says their tongue feels itchy…