Research shows that disordered eating patterns are more common in people with gluten-related conditions. We will hear from Elena Bern, MD, MPH, Rose-Marie Slatherley, PhD, and Janelle Smith. MS, RDN, CEDS. They will present current findings and guidance on both conditions. Some of the topics covered Screening, diagnosis, and medical care of eating-disordered behavior The intersection between diet-controlled conditions and ... Read More

Even with the rain, we are excited and still on for this afternoon.   Join us for an afternoon of wellness and mindfulness activities. There will be a yoga class, a cooking demonstration and a mindfulness walk. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Kids and parents will be doing yoga together to enable parents to assist their children.   Yoga ... Read More

ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! 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. Meetings are virtual and all members are welcome to attend. We love having your input. Contact ... Read More

Boston Children’s Hospital’s Family Food Connections offers monthly cooking classes for families. The cooking classes are free and will feature budget-friendly gluten-free recipes. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to learn new cooking skills and new recipes. There is ample opportunity to ask questions and learn about the food being prepared. Classes are held via Zoom.  Everyone ... Read More

Join us on Longwood Avenue right  in front of Boston Children's Hospital  sign as we Shine a Light for Celiac Disease. Bridges, city halls, and skyscrapers all over the world will be lit in support of International Celiac Disease Awareness Day.  We are so excited that Boston Children's Hospital is part of this important event. We will gather and enjoy ... Read More

This is a program designed for the celiac disease community and geared towards students (and their parents) who are looking at colleges or currently enrolled in a University. This is interactive program. After a short presentation attendees will be split into groups and asked to come up to solutions for challenges that arise in college.   The summit is sponsored ... Read More

Join us and your gluten-free friends for story time with Mrs. Katz. See which of her 200 hats Mrs. Katz will wear during this month’s story time!   Mrs. Katz has been reading to children for over 30 years and makes all the stories she reads fun. In addition to the stories, Mrs. Katz loves to answer your questions.   ... Read More

Join us to learn the latest guidance on the management of celiac disease in schools, forming partnerships with food service providers to ensure access to healthy and safe food, and discuss the social emotional and adjustment issues students with celiac disease face in the school environment. This two-hour presentation will include both lecture and case-based presentations. Social workers completing this ... Read More

We will end the school year with an IN-PERSON story time. Author Jen Frank will read her book The Worm Family Has It's Picture Taken, a story about being different and loving who you are.   We will listen to and talk about the story. We will also have time to be with our gluten-free friends in person before we take ... Read More

Become a Gluten-Free Gladiator and Support Celiac Kids Connection! We will be walking to raise money for Celiac Kids Connection at the Eversource Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital.   There are two options for this event. You may choose to either walk in person starting at the DCR Hatch Shell in Boston or create your own route and walk anywhere ... Read More