A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 202

My guest on today’s episode is founder of The Coeliac Connection and author of the Ebook “Surviving the first year of childhood coeliac disease”, Joanne Wynne. We’ll talk about Joanne's daughter’s coeliac disease diagnosis, how the diagnosis impacts the family as a whole and tips for parents navigating coeliac disease and gluten free life for their children.

What we’ll cover: 

* Introducing Joanne Wynne
* Jo’s daughter’s coeliac disease symptoms
* Jo’s own gluten free journey 
* Jo given incorrect and misleading advice from a health professional prior to her daughter’s coeliac disease diagnosis 
* Jo’s daughter’s gluten challenge 
* Jo’s daughter’s coeliac disease gastroscopy results
* How Jo’s daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis impacted her family’s life
* How Jo's family adjusted to the diagnosis and keep their daughter safe 
* How the family embraced the coeliac disease diagnosis
* Suport networks
* How Jo navigated the emotional toll of coeliac disease with her daughter
* Importance of looking after yourself and loved ones when a coeliac disease diagnosis happens in the family
* Strategies and tips for parents navigating coeliac disease blood tests for their children
* Tips and strategies for helping children get through the gluten challenge
* Preventing cross contamination in the home kitchen
* Gluten free pantry staples   
* How to approach your child’s coeliac disease at school, parties, playdates, etc
* Communication and advocating at events for your child with coeliac disease   
* Online resources
* Joanne’s advice on dealing with a new diagnosis for their child

Links
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Buy Joanne’s Ebook, Surviving The First Year Of Childhood Coeliac Disease: Our Family’s Experience With Transitioning To Gluten Free Living, One Day At A Time

Coeliac Australia's resources for children

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