Disordered eating can come in lots of different forms and affect people with celiac disease in lots of different way. For example, a person living with celiac disease could be misdiagnosed with an eating disorder OR develop one as a result of poor management of the gluten-free diet. Recent research has also shown that women with celiac disease could be ... Read More
A range of neurological and neuropsychological features have been associated with celiac disease, including headaches, ataxia (coordination problems), peripheral neuropathy (numbness, tingling or pain from nerve damage), cognitive challenges and “brain fog,” to name a few. BIDMC neurologist Samuel Frank, MD, and Benny Kerzner, MD, medical director of the Celiac Disease Program at Children’s National Hospital, will discuss the connection ... Read More
Our Celiac Kids Connection board of directors meets regularly to plan activities and set the goals and objectives for our group. Attending a board meeting is a great way to learn more about us, our activities and how we operate. All members are welcome to attend and we love having your input. Contact by email at CeliacKidsConnection@childrens.harvard.edu for the Zoom ... Read More
The gluten-free diet is expensive, but it doesn't have to be to still taste delicious! Join us this month for a special webinar looking at cutting costs on your family meals while still making delicious, filling, and fabulous foods. During this webinar Vanessa Weisbrod, Director of Education and Community Engagement for the Celiac Program at Boston Children's Hospital will talk ... Read More
Join the Celiac Disease Programs at Boston Children's Hospital, Children's National Hospital, Celiac Kids Connection and the team from Schar for a story time filled with tales of food, adventure and fun from Big Joe! His name is Joe Pagliuca, but you can call him Big Joe! That was the name given to him during his days as a preschool ... Read More
A range of dermatological features have been associated with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders, including Dermatitis Herpetiformis, eczema and psoriasis, to name a few. Attendees will learn about the connection between the largest organ in our body and celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity in children and adults. “Celiac Disease and Your Skin” will be presented by Channi Silence, MS, ... Read More
Our Celiac Kids Connection board of directors meets regularly to plan activities and set the goals and objectives for our group. Attending a board meeting is a great way to learn more about us, our activities and how we operate. All members are welcome to attend and we love having your input. Contact by email at CeliacKidsConnection@childrens.harvard.edu for the Zoom ... Read More
Get ready for the 2021 holiday season with a full on virtual cooking class of holiday favorites made gluten-free. Join Meghan Donnelly from Schar USA and Vanessa Weisbrod from Boston Children's Hospital to learn how make a mouthwatering holiday feast for your family. The demo will feature recipes using Schar gluten-free products. Recipes and ingredients lists will be provided prior ... Read More
Join the Celiac Disease Programs at Boston Children's Hospital, Children's National Hospital, Celiac Kids Connection and the team from Schar for a story time filled with tales of food, adventure and fun from Big Joe! His name is Joe Pagliuca, but you can call him Big Joe! That was the name given to him during his days as a preschool ... Read More
Celiac Kids Connection 2021 Holiday Party! Yay! It’s holiday party time! We all can't be together again in person this year but we still know how to PARTY! Please join us on Sunday December 5th at 12 noon for some gluten-free virtual holiday cheer! As usual there will be fun for all; silliness with Big Joe, games for older ... Read More
