Language During Mealtime

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

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 […]

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 […]

Hey Grandude!

by Filed Under: Books and Mealtime, Using Your Imagination

Hey Grandude! On September 5th, Hey Grandude! was released as Paul McCartney’s debut picture book. This picture book (ideal for ages 4-6) is an action packed adventure that will take the reader on a magical trip around the world. Beautifully illustrated by Kathyryn Durst, young readers will be awed by where Grandude takes his grandchildren […]

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 […]

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 […]