R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Celiac Kids) is a free support group for parents, familes, and friends of kids on the gluten-free diet because of celiac disease, gluten intolerance, autism, ADD/ADHD, allergies, or personal preference. We concentrate on dealing with the unique challenges that families of wheat-free/gluten-free kids face.
- Finding fun gluten-free treats for kids
- Menu ideas for school lunches, quick dinner, and sports snacks
- Helping the kids to take responsibility for reading lables, cooking, planning, and preparing food
- How to prepare for unexpected birthday parties and food oriented activities at school, church and elsewhere
- Halloween, Easter, and other special days. How do we include our kids safely?
- Educating daycare providers and teachers without burdening them
- Dealing with grandparents, babysitters, and helpful friends who offer gluten containing foods to our kids
- Ensuring our kids will not cheat and what to do when they do
- Sending kids away to camp, their friend's houses, and other times when we are not around to help
- The psychological impact of growing up with celiac disease
(peer pressure, teenage years and more)
