Pep Talks and Q&As
It’s normal to have questions about living with celiac disease. Other kids have the same questions you do! Check out the questions and answers below to get answers to common questions about dealing with friends, talking with parents and eating gluten-free.
Dealing with Friends
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Going to a Birthday Party
My friend invited me to a birthday party at a pizza place. I’m worried that they won’t have anything gluten-free to eat. Should I go?
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Gluten-Free on an Overnight Trip
I’m going on my first overnight trip without my mom or dad. What if they don’t have gluten-free food where I’m going?
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What If My Friends Don’t Like My Gluten-Free Cake?
I want to have a gluten-free cake at my birthday party, but I’m afraid my friends will think it’s gross.
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My Friends Don’t Like My Food
My friend came over for dinner and said she thought our gluten-free food was gross. How can I tell my mom without hurting her feelings?
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Teasing at Lunchtime
A boy in my class likes to wave his sandwich in front of my face at lunch. What should I tell him to make him stop?
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I’m Afraid of Getting Sick at Sleepovers
I’m going to a sleepover party and I’m worried about what will happen if the food makes me sick. What should I do?
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I Got Sick at a Friend’s House
I got sick when I ate dinner at a friend’s house. My mom wants to talk to his mom about it, but I don’t want to make a big deal. What should I do?
Talking to Your Parents
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My Parents Worry Too Much
My parents worry way too much about making sure my food is gluten-free. It makes me feel like a baby when I have friends over. Help!
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I Cheated on My Gluten-Free Diet
I cheated and ate something with gluten. I feel fine, but should I tell my parents?
Eating Gluten-Free
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Keeping Track of What You Like and Don’t Like
I just found out I have celiac disease. Some of the food is pretty good, but my parents can’t keep straight which ones I like. They keep buying the same stuff for me to try. Do you have any tips?
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Questions to Ask at a Restaurant
What are some things I can ask when I’m eating at a restaurant?
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I Forgot What It’s Like to Feel Sick
I kind of forgot what it feels like to be sick. It makes it really hard to say no when my friend wants to share cookies. Will it always be this hard?
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Easy Gluten-Free Snacks
What’s an easy snack I can make myself?
Pep Talks
The gluten-free diet keeps you healthy, but sometimes being the only one with celiac disease can be hard.
You can do anything you put your mind to! The messages below are special “Pep Talks” just for gluten-free kids like you. They come from people who know what it’s like to have celiac disease.
Each message also includes 5 tips or things that can help you keep a positive attitude about your gluten-free lifestyle. Enjoy!
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5 Awesome Things Done By Gluten-Free Kids
By Cheryl McEvoy
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5 Ways to Glow When You’re Gluten Free
By Jill Brack, Founder of gluten-free cookie company Glow Gluten Free
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5 Questions that are Always OK to Ask
By Alice Bast, President and CEO of Beyond Celiac
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5 Tips For Being Gluten-Free and Confident
By Kayla Lafi, age 16, Miss New Jersey Teen 2011
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5 Reasons Why Going Gluten-Free is Great!
By Peter Bronski, Beyond Celiac Athlete for Awareness
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5 Reasons Why Now is the Best Time to Be Gluten-Free
By Alexander Hymowitz, high school junior and Beyond Celiac volunteer
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5 Tips for Gluten-Free Kids [VIDEO]
By Daniel Yadgaroff, 6th grader and Beyond Celiac volunteer
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5 Lessons from a Former Gluten Cheater
By Alexander Hymowitz, high school junior and Beyond Celiac volunteer
