Language During Mealtime

A blog about my love for food, family and ways to encourage language through mealtime.

White Bird, A Wonder Story

by Filed Under: Academics, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Bullying, Graphic Novels, Love and Friendship, Physical Disabilities, Special Needs, Special Needs, Speech and Communication

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana, (White Bird, 2019) White Bird As an avid reader who is passionate about children’s literature, there are many books that captivate my attention. However, the graphic novel, White Bird is in a class of its own!  White Bird written and illustrated by […]

Bluebee Pal Techie Rangers

by Filed Under: Academics, Anxiety, Apps and Toys, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Love and Friendship, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Physical Disabilities, Rare Syndromes/Epilepsy, Sensory Processing Disorder, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs, Special Needs, Speech and Communication, Using Your Imagination

Bluebee Pals Techie Rangers, a perfect companion to the Bluebee Pal Pro! Do you want to add an educational carryover tool with your Bluebee Pal? Bluebee Pal Techie Rangers is the book for you! I co-authored this picture book with president of Kayle Concepts LLC, Laura Jiencke. This book is beautifully illustrated by the talented […]

Cookie & Milk, A Scientifically Stunt-tastic Sisterhood

by Filed Under: Academics, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Love and Friendship, Mindfulness, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs, Using Your Imagination

Cookie and Milk, Synopsis Can you be best friends with someone who is SO different than you?  Cookie & Milk written by Michele McAvoy and illustrated by Jessica Gibson is a sweet and colorful story about the beauty of friendship and how different personalities contribute with a wonderful relationship. Cookie (real name Khloe) is a […]

Finding Perfect

by Filed Under: Academics, ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Chapter Books, Love and Friendship, Mindfulness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special Needs, Speech and Communication

Finding Perfect Do you have a child with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Does your child struggle with perfectionism?  Do you want to educate your child about OCD and/or anxiety? Read Finding Perfect written by Elly Swartz.  When I discovered Finding Perfect as a middle grade recommendation, I was immediately interested in reading the book and […]

Uncommon Quest Kickstarter Campaign

by Filed Under: Academics, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Chapter Books, Interviews, Using Your Imagination

  Are you a young aspiring writer? Do you have a child that is an aspiring author? Check out this Kickstarter campaign run by Common Deer Press. When I was contacted by Kristen Marion, the publisher of Common Deer Press, I was immediately interesting in sharing their mission. I love supporting others in their dream […]

All Aboard! The Airport Train

by Filed Under: Academics, Books and Mealtime, Special Needs, Speech and Communication, Using Your Imagination

 All Aboard! The Airport Train Are you looking for an engaging book that will keep your little one busy with fascinating illustrations? Check out this new picture book written by Nichole Mara and illustrated by Andrew Kolb. As soon as this book arrived, I immediately loved the book because of its unique features and illustrations. […]

A Swirl of Ocean

by Filed Under: Academics, ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Chapter Books, Love and Friendship, Mindfulness, Special Needs, Using Your Imagination

A Swirl of Ocean, the Synopsis If you read my blog, you will know that I am a big fan of middle grade novels! I am also a fan of Melissa Sarno and her book, Just Under the Clouds.  A Swirl of Ocean has a very unique and intriguing plot with interesting characters that keeps a […]

Just For Me

by Filed Under: Academics, ADHD/ADD, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Dyslexia, Love and Friendship, Manners, Sensory Processing Disorder, Social Skills, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs, Special Needs, Speech and Communication

Just For Me Just For Me by Jennifer Hansen Rolli is a beautiful picture book that can be used in many ways to elicit language with young children. The repetitive lines “just for me” are ideal for young children learning language as well as children with language delays and disorders. Each page introduces a new […]

Back to School with Kari Radovich, Podcast and Giveaway!

by Filed Under: Academics, Books and Mealtime, Interviews, Special Needs, Speech and Communication, Using Your Imagination

Back to School I am always on the hunt for new and fun activities that target literacy and speech/language concepts.  I recently discovered Kari Radovich, certified speech language pathologist and book companion creator! Teachers Pay Teachers have so many wonderful and talented educators and have endless resources. I decided to highlight Kari today because of […]