It was hard enough raising a gluten-free child at home, but then she went to school! This is the third post in an occasional series where my daughter talks to me about her frustrations and joys as she deals with being a child with celiac disease. From birthday treats to lunches, this part talks about how Emma deals with those moments when she is reminded of her gluten-free status.
What if someone asked you to take in a child with celiac disease? Could or would you do it? It happened to our family, when an exchange student needed a gluten-free home for the school year. Read on as you hear about the work that went into it and the payoff for our family. It could work for you too.
The challenge of cooking a gluten-free Thanksgiving meal at first was a weight on my shoulders. But now with several years under my belt and a cooking routine going, it goes very smoothly. And it tastes great! Here’s what I’ve learned and hopefully it can help you!
From time to time, we all want and need to get out! But some people with celiac disease have trouble eating out, concerned they will get sick. There are resources out there. This post highlights three must-haves to bookmark so you can quickly reference them when you want a night out on the town.
How could pizza put a person in the middle of a parenting dilemma? Well it has. In this case it is about my daughter’s dislike of pizza, and many other common foods. How do I get her to be grateful and respectful when people work hard to accommodate her needs?
A November 2008 medical study reveals the link between early celiac diagnosis and a better quality of life. We rely on doctors to officially make the diagnosis, so what can we do to help?
You go on the gluten-free diet only to find you have become completely…ahem…’irregular’. Before you get into a poop pity party, check out this article. You’ll find natural and sneaky ways to mix in fiber and get yourself back on schedule.
It is challenging dealing with a holiday that centers around CANDY! Yikes! Taking candy from a baby (or in this case your trick-or-treating child) can be tough. You don’t want your gluten-free child to miss any of the fun stuff surrounding Halloween. But not all candy is gluten-free. What’s a parent to do? Check out this article for suggestions.
