How To Navigate Coeliac Disease In Children with The Coeliac Connection Founder & Author of the Ebook 'Surviving the First Year of Childhood Coeliac Disease', Joanne Wynne

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How To Navigate Coeliac Disease In Children with The Coeliac Connection Founder & Author of the Ebook 'Surviving the First Year of Childhood Coeliac Disease', Joanne Wynne

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A Gluten Free Podcast Episode 202My 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 LinksFollow Joanne on Instagram & FacebookBuy 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 TimeCoeliac Australia's resources for children Buy Emla numbing patches (This is an Amazon Affiliate link. We will receive a small commission on your purchase)Join A Gluten Free Podcast Facebook Group 📬 Stay connected: Instagram: @a.gffamilyEmail: [email protected] subscribe, share, or leave a review - it really helps grow our coeliac and gluten free community! This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. Celiac Cruise - a 100% gluten free vacation cruise is setting sail on two Australian cruises in 2026: one to the South Pacific and the other to New Zealand. There'll of course be awesome 100% gluten free food onboard, heaps of fun stuff to do, educational talks and a community of people who understand each other. Buy your tickets here & see ya onboard gluten free fam!  Well & Good stock a range of gluten free products - baking mixes, flours (which we regularly use), crumbs & more. Well & Good’s latest Rustic Ciabatta and Soft White Rolls have landed in Woolworths. Check them out & let us know what you think! 

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