Gluten-Free Kids
How can you help your gluten-free child feel comfortable at at birthday parties, play dates, sleepovers? What can you make for breakfast or send along for lunch at school? And can you be sure your teenager is following the gluten-free diet? Here are some guidelines, tips and resources for gluten-free kids and their parents.
Gluten-Free Kids' Meals
Here’s a collection of kid-friendly gluten-free supper recipes -- not just for the little ones but also for any grown-up kid who's looking for gluten-free comfort food.
Here’s a collection of kid-friendly gluten-free supper recipes -- not just for the little ones but also for any grown-up kid who's looking for gluten-free comfort food.
Can You Outgrow Celiac Disease?
You can't "outgrow" celiac disease - even though doctors once thought you could.
You can't "outgrow" celiac disease - even though doctors once thought you could.
Gluten-Free Diets and Autism
Some autism experts believe that autism is caused, at least in part, by chemical by-products of gluten and cassein (found in dairy products).
Some autism experts believe that autism is caused, at least in part, by chemical by-products of gluten and cassein (found in dairy products).
Build a Gluten-Free Gingerbread House
Are there celiac children in your family? Here's something they will always remember: a gluten-free gingerbread house.
Are there celiac children in your family? Here's something they will always remember: a gluten-free gingerbread house.
Host a Gluten-Free Cupcake Party and Raise Money for Research
Throw a gluten-free cupcake party, to increase awareness about celiac disease, raise money for research, and show that gluten-free baked goods can be tasty!
Throw a gluten-free cupcake party, to increase awareness about celiac disease, raise money for research, and show that gluten-free baked goods can be tasty!
Halloween Candies, 2008
These candy manufacturers have published lists of their gluten-free candies, as of September 2008.
These candy manufacturers have published lists of their gluten-free candies, as of September 2008.
CEL-KIDS Listserv and Archives
CEL-KIDS is an open, moderated discussion list for those interested in the specific aspects of Celiac Disease (Coeliac Sprue), dermatitis herpetiformis, gluten intolerance, wheat allergy, as applicable to celiac children and their parents.
CEL-KIDS is an open, moderated discussion list for those interested in the specific aspects of Celiac Disease (Coeliac Sprue), dermatitis herpetiformis, gluten intolerance, wheat allergy, as applicable to celiac children and their parents.
Raising Our Celiac Kids (R.O.C.K.)
A national group with more than 65 chapters, Raising Our Celiac Kids offers free support to families and friends of kids with celiac disease. R.O.C.K. helps with "fun" gluten-free treats; menu ideas for school lunches and sports snacks; preparing for unexpected birthday parties and food-oriented activities at school; the psychological impact of growing up with celiac disease, and more.
A national group with more than 65 chapters, Raising Our Celiac Kids offers free support to families and friends of kids with celiac disease. R.O.C.K. helps with "fun" gluten-free treats; menu ideas for school lunches and sports snacks; preparing for unexpected birthday parties and food-oriented activities at school; the psychological impact of growing up with celiac disease, and more.
Kids' Corner at The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University
Web pages from Columbia University's famous Celiac Disease Center focus on issues for kids and parents, with topics including "Help for Parents," "Help for Teachers," "Kids Speak Out," "Favorite Foods and Recipes," and "Party Planning."
Web pages from Columbia University's famous Celiac Disease Center focus on issues for kids and parents, with topics including "Help for Parents," "Help for Teachers," "Kids Speak Out," "Favorite Foods and Recipes," and "Party Planning."
More Kid-Friendly Recipes
From KidsHealth.org, a site with recipes for kids with various food allergies and intolerances, comes this assortment of kid-friendly gluten-free recipes.
From KidsHealth.org, a site with recipes for kids with various food allergies and intolerances, comes this assortment of kid-friendly gluten-free recipes.