tell me how to do GFCF while in school

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	I want to start my son on GFCF diet and i remember before i tried him on meds i strated with just no milk in his diet and that was so difficult for them aparently he thru a fit when he could not get milk in his cereal now for that i think i can just send in the rice milk, but what a bout lunch time is this going to be a huge problem for them???? school and my DS. not sure how u guys deal with this. I have always used lactaid at home but school uses reagular milk probly 2-3times a day. i want to try rice milk.You will probably have to pack his lunch as there is not only the milk they serve in cartons to drink but also milk in the foods they serve....ie., cheese in foods, milk in mashed potatoes, ice cream, cakes, some breads and the list goes on and one.  Most kids on GFCF take their own lunch. thanks was just wondering if the bringing your own lunch would still be a problem since they probly be in the same lunch room, this probly would have been easier in preschool. i guess i could talk to the teacher but i needed some suggetions on how this is done in public school settings. there is probly no way to make the transition smoother in school??? When my son was in school, I sent his lunch. Thermoses and insulated lunch bags were our friends. I would put his "milk" in insulated containers and pack lunch and snacks. Lots of kids bring lunches that aren't on special foods. So he wouldn't stick out. I think it should be fairly simple after you teach him not to taste anyone else's food and explain to the teacher that if there will be special treats to tell you in advance and you will send him something for those days. My daughter has a dairy allergy and although they are required by law to provide a safe alternative lunch for her, I still send her lunch every single day. They just can't seem to get it straight. And that is just for dairy. And yes, there is hidden dairy in many foods. Cooking (and reading food labels) for my daughter is something of an art that I have perfected over the years. Pack him a lunch. It will be much easier for both of you. Plus, if you rely on them to make his lunch, even if they do get it right, he will likely be eating the same foods repeatedly since they probably don't have to do that for very many kids. I'm not making excuses for them, but it's the truth. My son did GFCF for 4 months (unfortunately he had to stop due to weight loss.....we're hoping to try again next year). I had to pack his breakfast and snack for daycare, and his lunch for Preschool. Basically, I made a lot of GFCF Meatloaf, Spaghetti and Casseroles during the weekend and froze them individually, then packed them frozen.  They would thaw a bit and be microwaved at lunchtime. I also had to keep Almond Milk and Juice in the kitchens at both places.  If you have a prescription for "no milk" and don't provide an exact list of what he CAN drink, you could end up with my situation where the lunchroom was giving him Lactaid for 2 weeks!! I also had to have a DR's prescription on file for him to not have milk (State guidelines here). My son has  been on diet for about three months. I pack his lunch everyday and I also bake special treats for the special parties at school such as birthdays, holidays, etc. so he is able to share in the celebrations. My son has been on the GFCF diet for about three weeks. He attends preschool in our state's Early Intervention Program at an Elementary school. I pack his snack and lunch everyday. I also talked to his teachers and gave them a list of foods he can't have. They have a "cooking" class every Friday and they now email me what they will be using and I provide substitutions. I am glad they have been so willing to work with me. They have heard of the Diet but don't know much about it. It's up to us parents to clue those who don't know in on what it's all about.
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