Let’s Talk Food Allergies

#09: Navigating Play and Food Allergies with Molly Bishop


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On this episode I am talking with Molly Bishop, playworker and owner of Navigation Play, a small business located in Williamsburg, Iowa. Molly organizes child-led play experiences, family events, kids classes and more while making play a priority in her community.

In addition to reviewing the importance of child-led play, Molly and I also discuss navigating hidden food allergens in play materials and how her programs strive to make a welcoming environment for anyone who wants to be involved. And now, let’s talk food allergies!


Connect with Molly:

Molly’s summer programming and services (and more play resources) can be found on her website: www.navigationplay.com.

  • Instragram: @navigationplay

  • Facebook: Navigation Play

  • Podcast: Navigation Play Podcast

  • Food Allergy Resources mentioned in this episode:

    • Kids with Food Allergies (KFA): Rice Play Dough recipe
    • Potential Food Allergens in School Crafts & Supplies (KFA download guide)
    • KFA: Oobleck recipe with corn-free substitution
    • Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE): handwashing poster download

    • Connect with Lisa:

      Lisa’s first children’s book, Be a Food Allergy Helper! is available online, almost everywhere that books are sold. Be a Food Allergy Helper! can help you feel more confident starting (or continuing) the conversation about food allergies with your family or classroom. And if you buy a digital download during the month of May, one hardcover book will be donated to the public library of your choice (within the continental United States). Learn more.

      • Instagram: @beafoodallergyhelper or @allergy.friendly.nutrition

      • Facebook: Lisa Woodruff Nutrition, LLC

      • Blog: Allergy Friendly Nutrition with Lisa Woodruff, RDN

      • Private Practice: Nutrition Counseling for Food Allergies


      • Disclaimer: This conversation, and podcast in general, is provided for general information purposes only; it is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. As always, individuals with food allergies should consult with their healthcare team to create an individualized Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan.


        Special thanks for assistance with this podcast:

        • Music: Collin Braley

        • Cover art: Olive Phan @yazziewonphon

        • Photography: Chris Woodruff @chr1spwood


        • Copyright (C) 2023 Lisa Woodruff Nutrition

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