Gluten Free?

[CrazyEight]

I had a family who's little guy was diagnosed with autism while in my care. Mom decided that going gluten-free would magically help him be "less" autistic. OK, well, not my kid. I said they would have to send all his food, which they happily did, every day, in a lunch box. The only thing that was kept here was a carton of gluten-free soy milk to fill his bottle with. If they forgot his lunch, I wouldn't have taken him that day, but they never did.

I also had a child with a peanut and tree-nut allergy. This was an actual allergy, not just a dietary choice, and my entire house became nut-free when I took them on, and for the 2 years he was here. Given the choice, I wouldn't do it again, as even for my family, none of whom like nuts, it was tough.

Basically, I offer healthy, balanced, home-cooked meals. If parents want something different and it's not something that my family is already doing for us, then the parents can send the food everyday.