New diagnosis
Just diagnosed? Start here.
A celiac diagnosis comes with a lot of paper and very little time. This page is the short version: what to read first, what to print tonight, and who to tell this week. Everything on it is free and none of it needs an account.
Work down the list in order if you can. If you only have ten minutes, do step 3.
Read Celiac Basics
The free first lesson: what celiac disease means day to day, what gluten is, and the habits that keep your child’s food separate at home and at school.
Read Gluten 101 and Reading Labels
Two free previews: where gluten hides, and how to read a package in the store without second-guessing every label.
Download the 2-page Hand-Off Sheet
Fill it in once and give a copy to anyone who will feed your child: grandparents, a sitter, a teacher, a coach. No account needed.
Print the restaurant card
One card for the next meal out. It tells the kitchen what gluten-free has to mean for your child, so you are not explaining it across a noisy table.
If your child is in school, read the 504 packet
What a 504 plan is, how celiac disease qualifies, the accommodations worth asking for, and a letter you can send to start the process.
Optional: create a free account
The first two Academy lessons, Kid Zone with Gigi, and basic meal plans. Free, and you can stop there.
If you want more than the list
The guides go deeper on the parts that come up again: handing your child to a caregiver, getting through a holiday, and the questions parents ask most. The FAQ answers the ones we hear first.
Not medical advice. Celiac Family is educational support for parents. Follow your child's clinician and dietitian for personal guidance, and always read the label on the package in your hand.
Written by Will, Sienna's dad