Language During Mealtime

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

When Sadness Is At Your Door

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

When Sadness Is At Your Door I recently found When Sadness Is At Your Door by Eva Eland at my local library. What is sadness? How do we cope with it? For many children, they may not understand what sadness is and why they feel this way. This is not just for younger children but […]

Little Libraries, Big Heroes

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

Little Libraries, Big Heroes…a history of Little Free Libraries Little Libraries, Big Heroes is a work of art that brings the reader on a non-fiction journey about the history of Little Free Libraries.  I have been fascinated with Little Free Libraries since my trip to Alaska. Being in some remote little towns in Alaska, I […]

Growing Up Gorilla Blog Tour

by Filed Under: Academics, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Environment, Love and Friendship, Mindfulness, Speech and Communication, Using Your Imagination

“In the absence of love and belonging, there will always be suffering.” Brene Brown  Growing Up Gorilla When I was asked to participate in the Growing Up Gorilla Blog Tour, the answer was immediately “yes!” Anyone that knows me well, knows how much I love monkeys and gorillas. When this book arrived, I immediately loved […]

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 […]

A. Blob, review and podcast!

by Filed Under: ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Bullying, Challenging Behaviors, Dyslexia, Interviews, Love and Friendship, Mindfulness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs, Using Your Imagination

A. Blob This is a A. Blob and A. Blob on a Bus are the first two books in a series written by L.A. Kefalos, and published by Laughing Leopard Press. L.A. first picture book, This is a A. Blob introduces the bully, who “has no form, it has no shape. It’s not a plum […]

Finding Perfect

by Filed Under: Academics, ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Chapter Books, Home Favorite, 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 […]

Lasting Love

by Filed Under: Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Family Counts, Love and Friendship, Mindfulness, Using Your Imagination

Lasting Love, a tribute and special book about loss When I was contacted about reviewing Lasting Love written by Caroline Wright and illustrated by Willow Heath, I immediately said “yes” after watching the video below. It’s a special story written by author, Caroline Wright about her journey after getting diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. How […]

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 […]

Front Desk

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

 Front Desk Front Desk written by Kelly Yang is a book about diversity, strength, family and friendship. When I saw news about this book on Twitter, I was immediately interested in reading and reviewing it. As I began reading this book, I was immediately drawn to the main character Mia who is wise above her […]