[header] How to help your child cope with allergies [title] Convey an appropriate message about your child's allergies. [step] When a doctor diagnoses your child with allergies, it may take some adjustment to get used to changes in their routine. Your child may not take the changes seriously enough or could become overly worried about staying safe. 
Providing a consistent message appropriate to your child's development can keep them safe while making them comfortable with their allergies. [substeps] Remain calm and matter-of-fact when discussing your child's allergies with them.