Have you heard the latest news?


Hi Reader,

I am so excited to share this incredible news with you....

My debut book, Navigating the Overwhelm of Allergy Parenting is finally happening,
and will be published by
Johns Hopkins University Press!

Here's the official announcement being shared on Publisher's Marketplace:

"Tamara Hubbard, MA, LCPC, international speaker and allergy mental health expert, has signed with Johns Hopkins University Press to author a book offering Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-based guidance for parents of children with allergic diseases, especially food allergy and asthma, to help them mindfully balance the anxiety, stress, and emotional triggers often experienced with allergy parenting. Laura Bradford of the Bradford Literary Agency, sold North American rights to Senior Editor Suzanne Staszak-Silva in a nice deal."

While this book is still in development, it has been mapped out for over 2 years, so it's so exciting to know that it's happening and will help so many! I knew it needed to exist, so I never gave up hope on it. I'm so grateful that my literary agent and my editor at Johns Hopkins University Press believed this book needed to be out there, too.

Unlike other allergy books currently available, this book is written specifically for parents, is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and focused on helping parents themselves develop their own "just right" balance between disease management and quality of life, which will positively impact their children and the entire family. It includes so much more beyond just teaching ACT-based skills, and will help parents switch from anxiety autopilot to parenting the way they want to....even if they're feeling overwhelmed by these diagnoses.

Not only are parents telling me that they are excited for this book, but allergists, healthcare, and mental health professionals are also sharing their anticipation. And I hope you're excited for this book, too!

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Thanks so much, and as always, take good care of yourself - and each other.

Founder & CEO, The Food Allergy Counselor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
AAAAI & ACAAI Allied Health Member


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