I have been doing some exploring on some fun gluten free recipes and cooking technology to shake things up a bit. If you’re in a cooking rut like I have been, this might be a little inspiring for you.
504 plan and celiac kids. Nearly 3/4 of celiac students don’t have one. So what is it? Should we get one? What does it do? And what should parents put in it? We answer these questions and much more here.
Summer camp season is here! It is supposed to be filled with pure 100% fun! But worrying about your food isn’t fun. Some camps accommodate gluten free needs, while others do not. If your child needs to bring his/her gluten free meals or snacks to summer camp, this list may help you when shopping or inspire you to create your own list.
It’s a fine line between being a hovering parent and mom of an independent gluten-free kid. How we are preparing for a new school and new experiences.
I love it when restaurants have gluten-free menus. But I hate it when things go wrong with the meal. It seems to happen more often these days to us– is it happening to you? Tell us your experience in a survey.
A member of Congress from Minnesota appears to be ready to take on Gluten-Free School lunches…Plus new information on gluten-free products — including pizza and waffles!
Public schools are starting to come around, launching school lunch menus with gluten-free options. I talked with one expert who spearheaded the gluten-free menu in my child’s district about how the inaugural year went, the challenges and the things that can be improved upon. Plus, what your district should consider when starting a gluten-free menu.
Freaked out at the idea of asking for gluten-free accommodations for your child? The idea can be overwhelming. Ease your angst and empower yourself with some quick tips that could help you with your foray into gluten-free school lunches.
Should a daycare be providing your child a gluten-free diet if you request it (and a doctor prescribes it)? You are paying hundreds of dollars each week or month in tuition right, so shouldn’t these medically-necessary diets be accommodated? The answer is …both yes and no.
The other day I could just feel this mother’s pain as she told her story of struggle in attaining gluten-free accommodations for her two children at school. “Has anyone else been so frustrated that they just sat and cried?” she said about a recent exchange she had with her elementary school where her two gluten-free children attend. Unfortunately many of us have.
