Language During Mealtime

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

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 […]

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 […]

being small (Isn’t So Bad After All)

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

being small (Isn’t So Bad After All) When I was contacted by author, Lori Orlinsky about her book, being small (Isn’t So Bad After All), I was immediately interested in reviewing the book. What a great idea! As a blogger, I LOVE children’s books that are unique and address insecurities that children may have. Being […]

Wonderland Series by Chris Grabenstein

by Filed Under: Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Chapter Books, Graphic Novels, Love and Friendship, Using Your Imagination

Are you looking for some great beach reads for your tweens or middle schooler? Check out Sandapalooza Shake-Up and Beach Battle Blowout! With summer in full swing and half over (can’t believe it!), many kids out there are looking for some fun and fresh books to read at the beach, pool or at sleepaway camp. […]

Buster the Delicate Doodle

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

Buster the Delicate Doodle When I received Buster the Delicate Doodle written by Jennifer Beland and illustrated by Ana Pueyo by Mascot Books, I was immediately impressed with the presentation of the book. I loved the illustrations and was looking forward to reading a book that helped address social and emotional learning.  Synopsis Buster, the […]

Ms. Love’s Mystical Island Adventure

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

 Ms. Love’s Mystical Island Adventure written by Susan Love and illustrated by Patrick Harrington In her book, Ms. Love’s Mystical Island Adventure; Sabrina, Arthur, and Lucy find themselves on a secluded island, where they solve mysteries to save a magical orchid that shields the Earth, repairing its ozone layer. As a hurricane approaches, it threatens […]

Pie in the Sky

by Filed Under: Baking, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Cakes, Chapter Books, Home Favorite, Love and Friendship, Mindfulness, Special Needs, Using Your Imagination

Pie in the Sky Pie in the Sky by Remy Lai caught my eye on day on Twitter. After reading the synopsis, I knew that I wanted to review this book! This middle grade novel/hybrid book written by Remy Lai, author and illustrator is an interesting and unique story about a  young boy named Jingwen […]

Interview with Eunice and Sabrina Moyle

by Filed Under: Books and Mealtime, Interviews, Love and Friendship, Using Your Imagination

Interview with Eunice and Sabrina Moyle I am excited to present with interview with sisters, Eunice and Sabrina Moyle. After reviewing one of their many beautiful books, Kindness Rules, I had questions about their business, Hello Lucky! After viewing their website and blog, I was immediately captivated by their passion for storytelling and creating beautiful […]

Dazzling Travis, A Story About Being Confident and Original

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

About Dazzling Travis “I am who I am! There’s no boy and girl line. In sports or in dress-up, I’ll sparkle and shine.” From the moment I began reading this book, I loved it! Dazzling Travis is a powerful story of a young boy named Travis who loves to play with dolls, dance, and play […]