Language During Mealtime

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

Becoming Beautiful

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

About the book, Becoming Beautiful I was originally contacted a couple of weeks ago by Tarang Rawat, author of Becoming Beautiful. After watching her trailer of the book, I was immediately captivated by the topic and mission of the book. So many young girls grow up with a negative self image and constantly compare themselves […]

The Extraordinary Gardener

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

“I believe that one individual who is determined to make a difference in the world, can, with desire, drive, dedication, discipline, passion, and persistence. The world can be altered and billions of people’s lives can be impacted positively in an unimaginable way.” ATGW The Extraordinary Gardener Are you already feeling sick of the snow and […]

Carmela Full of Wishes

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

Carmela Full of Wishes Are you looking for a language rich book for the holidays? Carmela Full of Wishes is a heart felt story written by Newbery Medala-winning author, Matt De La Pena and illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning Christian Robinson. This beautifully illustrated book is about a young girl named Carmela who just celebrated her […]

Awkward, The Social Do’s and Don’t of Being a Young Adult

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

Are you a parent of a young adult with developmental disabilities or a social communication disorder? Are you a therapist working with adults with pragmatic deficits? Check out this book titled Awkward, The Social Do’s and Don’t of Being a Young Adult. Awkward, The Social Do’s and Don’t of Being a Young Adult This book […]

I am Justice Penguin Blog Tour

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

“Whether it’s English, Spanish or any other language, our dreams are often the same: A loving family, kind friends. A safe place to call home and the change to reach our potential.” I am Sonia Sotomayor I am Justice Blog Tour is a perfect opportunity to share this wonderful book about a very important woman […]

Payton is Afraid of Dirt

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

Do you have a child with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Check out this book, Payton is Afraid of Dirt. Payton is Afraid of Dirt written by Shanna Simpson and illustrated by Idmary Hernandez tells the important story of a young boy struggling with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). As a speech language pathologist for almost 20 years, […]

Dr. Seuss’s You Are Kind

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

Dr. Seuss’s You Are Kind is a perfect book to help open the discussion with your child about being a kind and true friend to others. Review Dr. Seuss’s You Are Kind is a picture book that features Horton the Elephant that captures the true qualities of a kind friend. What qualities do you find […]

Coloring Book to Inspire and Empower Girls

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

Do you have a daughter and want to engage in activities with her to build confidence and empowerment? I was recently contacted by Melissa Foley, founder of Hopscotch Girls. Hopscotch Girls is a company that uses media to empower girls. She has published two books, I am Confident, Brave and Beautiful and Outdoor Sports Sticker […]

I Am a Traveler Tour: A Review of I am Jane Goodall

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

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” Jane Goodall As my readers know, I am very big fan of Brad Meltzer’s wonderful series, Ordinary People Change The […]