Language During Mealtime

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

Jenny’s First Catch, An Adventure with Florida’s Wading Birds

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

Jenny’s First Catch Jenny’s First Catch written by Susan Levine and illustrated by Irene Bofill is a picture book about a young bird named Jenny who wants to surprise her mom by teaching herself to fish. As the story progresses, Jenny meets all different types of birds and learns about what makes each bird unique. […]

Review and Interview with Teen Author, Sophia Namazy

by Filed Under: Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Family Counts, Interviews, Love and Friendship

Pigtails, Ponytails & Fairytales Do you wake up with crazy hair? Read Pigtails, Ponytails & Fairytales written by Sophia Namazy and illustrated by Eduardo Paj. Poppy is having a bad hair day. When Poppy is visited by two hairdressing fairies Flo and Sparkles each night, she wakes up with crazy hair! How will she stop […]

At the Studio with Matthew Van Fleet

by Filed Under: Academics, ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Dyslexia, Interviews, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special Needs, Using Your Imagination

About Matthew Van Fleet Matthew Van Fleet’s innovative books have been introducing children to basic concepts for over twenty years. His unique formats invite toddlers and preschoolers to touch, press, pull, lift and even sniff as they explore colors, shapes, numbers, letters, opposites and more. Matthew’s books include the #1 New York Times bestsellers Tails […]

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 […]

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

by 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 […]

Q.D. Foodie Kitchen Tools, Review and Podcast

by Filed Under: ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Apps and Toys, Autism, Baking, Interviews, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Physical Disabilities, Rare Syndromes/Epilepsy, Sensory Processing Disorder, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Diets, Special Needs, Special Needs

Q.D. Foodie Kitchen Tools About a month ago, I was contacted by Marci Heit, creator of Q.D. Foodie Kitchen Tools after she read by article, 5 Ways To Get Your Child with Special Needs Involved in the Kitchen. Check out Q.D. Foodie’s website here! What are Q.D. Foodie Kitchen Tools and why are they so […]

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 […]

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 […]

Back to School with Kari Radovich, Podcast and Giveaway!

by Filed Under: Academics, Books and Mealtime, Interviews, Special Needs, Speech and Communication, Using Your Imagination

Back to School I am always on the hunt for new and fun activities that target literacy and speech/language concepts.  I recently discovered Kari Radovich, certified speech language pathologist and book companion creator! Teachers Pay Teachers have so many wonderful and talented educators and have endless resources. I decided to highlight Kari today because of […]