R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Celiac Kids) is a free support group for parents, families, and friends of kids on the gluten-free diet for any reason: 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, including:

* Finding “fun” gluten-free treats for kids
* Menu ideas for school lunches, quick dinners, and sports snacks
* Helping kids take responsibility for reading labels, cooking, planning/preparing food
* How to prepare for unexpected birthday parties and food-oriented activities at school, church, and elsewhere
* Educating day-care providers and teachers – without burdening them
* Dealing with grandparents, babysitters, and “helpful” friends who offer gluten-containing foods to our kids
* Ensuring our kids won’t cheat, and what to do WHEN they do
* Sending kids away to camp, friends’ houses, and other times when we’re not around to help
* The psychological impact of growing up with celiac disease (peer pressure, teenage years, and more)

Do you want a place where you can…

1. Learn more about Celiac Disease and how it affects your child at school and at home?
2. Share information, swap recipes, and compare stories?
3. Try new Gluten Free Products and hear about what is hot and what is not?
4. Learn tips and tricks about eating at local restaurants?
5. Get suggestions and tips on traveling?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then R.O.C.K. could be just what the doctor ordered For more information about our new group contact: Steffani Mykins 410- 626-1958 or email: stfine@comcast.net