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First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with Celiac Disease

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1: READ "Helping the Celiac Child Cope with a Gluten-Free Diet" to get started with meal management.

2: BUY Kids with Celiac Disease Compare Prices by Danna Korn for a "Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy Gluten-Free Kids."

3: JOIN a Raising Our Celiac Kids (R.O.C.K.) support group or start one of your own.

4: TRY some gluten-free recipes and suggestions for adapting existing ones.

5: VISIT our listing of Celiac Disease links for more information and ideas.

Do you have suggestions for parents of children newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease? Tell them about that book that explained everything, that website full of resources, that e-mail group you still lean on, that experience with your child that made you see things differently. Those of us who have been there have important gifts to give those who have not yet done that. Offer your words of wisdom and experience where you see "Tell Your Tips" below.

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