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 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, including:
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Finding “fun” gluten-free treats for kids
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Menu ideas for school lunches, quick dinners, and sports snacks
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Helping the kids to take responsibility for reading labels, cooking and planning/preparing food
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How to prepare for unexpected birthday parties and food-oriented activities at school, church, and elsewhere
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Halloween, Easter, and other special days – how do we include our kids safely?
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Educating day-care providers and teachers – without burdening them
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Dealing with grandparents, babysitters, and “helpful” friends who offer gluten-containing foods to our kids
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Ensuring our kids won’t cheat, and what to do when they do
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Sending kids away to camp, friends’ houses, and other times when we’re not around to help
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The psychological impact of growing up with celiac disease (peer pressure, teenage years, and more)
R.O.C.K. was founded in San Diego by Danna Korn in 1991 after her son, Tyler, was diagnosed with celiac disease. It has grown to international proportions, helping families all over the world deal with the unique challenges of raising a child on a gluten-free diet.
Sometimes it helps to talk about it, and it always helps to have some guidance when initially diving into the gluten-free diet. R.O.C.K. has free support groups in dozens of cities throughout the country. Parents exchange information and ideas, while kids enjoy gluten-free goodies and play with other gluten-free kids.
For more information about the national organization of R.O.C.K, as well as children and gluten-free living, see
www.celiackids.com.
For information concerning the San Diego chapter of R.O.C.K., or to join, contact Becky MacGregor at SDRaisingOurCeliacKids@gmail.com.
Becky and Erica Welker are co-chairs of the San Diego R.O.C.K. group. The
meetings/activities are held approximately three times a year and are geared
for both children and parents. You will be kept in touch by emails sent by
Becky throughout the year. There are no membership dues.
This is an informal gathering once a month at varied coffee shops around the county for moms (and dads) of celiac children in the San Diego area. It's a great chance to ask questions and share information about raising a celiac child.
Please make suggestions for future locations.
All are welcome and encouraged to participate! Watch for announcements of the next coffee on the Home page under "Local Events".
If your child has been diagnosed with celiac disease and you could use some personal guidance/advice/practical suggestions, you may be interested in the San Diego R.O.C.K. group mentoring program. Contact Becky MacGregor at SDRaisingOurCeliacKids@gmail.com to learn more about the program.
Date: Sunday, December 18, 1 - 3 pm
Place: 2083 Park Dale Lane, Encinitas, 92024. Village Park Rec Club #4
Please bake a few dozen of your favorite gluten-free cookies to share with others and copies of the recipe. Bring your own container, so that you can take goodies home.
Beverages, supplies, and materials will be provided, but if you would like to help please let us know. There is a playground for the kids to burn some energy!
Please R.S.V.P. to Misty Faulkner. E-mail 4faulkners@earthlink.net or cell (858) 373-8146. You may call or text me.
Hope to see you there.
Dante’ Fishell & Misty Faulkner
Some of the San Diego Rock group attended the Warwick's Event for the new cookebook "The Cake Mix Doctor Bakes Gluten-Free" by Anne Byrn on February 10, 2011. Adults in the back row are Anne Bryn (purple top), Becky MacGregor (blue top) and Erica Welker (black top).
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