In an effort to bring our readers the most up-to-date and important information about the world of allergy and asthma, we have asked Gina Clowes, an author and founder of the online support group Allergy Moms for an article about what children suffering with food allergies might be thinking, but are afraid to tell the grown-ups.

_In this two part posting, Gina has done a tremendous service to parents and others by shining some light on how children with food allergies want to be treated. Here are the first five things that children with food allergies want you to know:

_1. I long to be included. I would like to look, act and eat like everyone else. I