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The Case for Loving

January 27, 2020 by gravitybread Filed Under: Academics, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Love and Friendship

The Case for Loving The Case for Loving written by Selina Alko and illustrated by Selina and Alko and Sean Qualls is a wonderful non-fiction picture book to teach your child about interracial marriage. I recently found this book at the library and was immediately interested in the story about the couple that fought to […]

The Road Not Taken

January 21, 2020 by gravitybread Filed Under: Academics, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Love and Friendship, Mindfulness, Using Your Imagination

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost When I walked into a small creaky bookstore named the Bear Pond Bookstore in Stowe, Vermont this picture book, The Road Not Taken illustrated by Vivian Mineker caught my eye. The beautiful cover and captivating illustrations immediately interested me. The Road Not Taken is a famous poem written […]

Clean Getaway

January 8, 2020 by gravitybread Filed Under: ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Love and Friendship, Mindfulness, Special Needs, Using Your Imagination

Clean Getaway When middle grade novel Clean Getaway by Nic Stone arrived at my door, I was immediately intrigued by the plot of the story. 11 year old Scoob just had his spring break cancelled because he got in trouble again at school! He thinks that he will have the most boring spring break until […]

Birds Can Fly, Why Can’t I?

December 18, 2019 by gravitybread Filed Under: Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Love and Friendship, Mindfulness, Using Your Imagination

Birds Can Fly, Why Can’t I? Birds Can Fly, Why Can’t I? written by Vicki Addesso Dodd and David Hill and illustrated by David Hill is a picture book to remember. This past summer, I had the pleasure of meeting illustrator, David Hill. I was in Saratoga Springs, NY passing a gallery, when I noticed […]

I’m Not Just a Scribble

December 11, 2019 by gravitybread Filed Under: Academics, ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Bullying, Dyslexia, Love and Friendship, Manners, Mindfulness, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs, Special Needs, Speech and Communication, Using Your Imagination

I’m Not Just a Scribble I’m Not Just a Scribble written and illustrated by Diane Alber is a wonderful to help begin important conversations about friendship, empathy, inclusion and diversity. Scribble, the main character didn’t think he was different until he met his first drawing. After feeling left out, Scribble decides to take the opportunity […]

When Sadness Is At Your Door

November 27, 2019 by gravitybread 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

November 11, 2019 by gravitybread 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

November 7, 2019 by gravitybread 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 […]

Space Walk Blog Tour

October 31, 2019 by gravitybread Filed Under: Books and Mealtime, Love and Friendship, Social Skills, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs, Using Your Imagination

“One small step for man is one giant leap for friendship.” The Space Walk by Brian Biggs The Space Walk by Brian Biggs is a story about astronaut Randolph who wants to go a space walk. Before he goes on this special walk, he needs to get certain things done like exercise, eat lunch and […]

Episode #24: Interview with Author and Child/Adolescent Psychologist, Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette

October 24, 2019 by gravitybread Filed Under: ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Bullying, Dyslexia, Family Books for Adults, Interviews, Love and Friendship, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Physical Disabilities, Podcast, Sensory Processing Disorder, Social Skills, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs, Special Needs, Tips from Experts

Do you have a son that is not sporty? How does that affect him? Does he feel left out? Check out this wonderful podcast with acclaimed author and psychologist Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette. After reading her book, The Last Boys Picked, I wanted to talk more with Janet about this important topic of boys, sports and […]