Support For Parents
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Dr. Feingold wrote a book directed to parents, entitled Why Your Child is Hyperactive, as well as The Feingold Cookbook, written in collaboration with his wife, Helene. In addition, more up-to-date books have also been published.
As parents began using this diet for their children, many saw dramatic success and formed grass roots support groups. When they gathered in 1976 to form a non-profit national organization, they chose the name "Feingold Association" to honor Dr. Feingold. As time passed, due to the increasing number of double-income families, fewer mothers were available to run these local "kitchen table" support groups, and today the Feingold Association of the United States provides member support services. Recently, some support has been added for Canadian members, and there is some information on the website suitable for people in other countries, as well.
The Feingold Association provides information and support for those starting the Program. Members can purchase comprehensive materials including a book listing thousands of brand name foods that have been researched by the Association and are free of the eliminated additives. Newsletters, updates, and phone and email support are also provided. Acceptable products — food, toiletries, cleaning supplies — are included in the Foodlist and Shopping Guide, the Mail Order Guide, the Supplements Guide and the Fast Food Guide.
A good introduction to the Feingold Program, as well as 400 pages of compiled wisdom from over 30 years of working with families using the diet, is provided by the book Why Can't My Child Behave?
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