Summary Why does it seem that peanut allergies are so prevalent today? What might you do to prevent your child from developing such an allergy? Planet Parent talks to experts including allergy researcher Dr. Peter Vadas, the Medical Director, Regional Anaphylaxis Clinic, St. Michael's Hospital(Toronto), allergy awareness advocate Dr. Jane Salter, the President of the Anaphylaxis Network of Canada and psychotherapist Beth Goldstein. We also visit with families dealing with the implications of this life-threatening condition. Our Reality Check asks the question, what's with the irresistible urge to prod the pregnant belly? Visibly pregnant mom Catriona Girotti wants to know why complete strangers feel it's okay to poke her protuberance. Planning to hit the road? Don't forget the kids. We join the Hergott family as they hit the road for a hike in the country. Don't forget the applesauce and kids' music. And on our video diary a new mom Nicole Seymour talks candidly about her isolation and loneliness. Since baby Nolan was born, Nicole finds she's missing the whirl of the working world.

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