“Ma, I have a siyum on Maseches Eiruvin tomorrow!” “Simi invited me to her birthday party.” “Can we buy these cookies?” These sound like regular comments, the banter and joy of a Yiddishe home. Yet for some parents, these words mean so much more. They require improvising, creativity and a hefty dose of positivity. Let’s see what it’s like to raise a child with celiac disease as we take a peek at its greatest struggles and the beautiful fruit it yields.
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