About Lori Melnitsky I am excited to share this interview with my friend and colleague, Lori Melnitsky. I asked Lori to be on my podcast to share her extensive knowledge about stuttering. We talk specifically about the impact of the pandemic on stuttering, stuttering intervention and how Lori’s personal experience inspired her to help others. […]
Episode #56: Interview with Author, Claire Annette Noland, Author of Evie’s Field Day
Evie’s Field Day, More Than One Way to Win Do you want to help teach your child good sportsmanship? Read this book published by Cardinal Rule Press! Evie’s Field Day written by Claire Annette Noland and illustrated by Alicia Teba is a perfect book for summer! With many camps cancelled or delayed due to COVID-19 […]
Episode 55: Interview with Author and Founder of M.O.C.h.A. Tribe Diaries, Dr. Lisa Peña
Waiting for The Light Bulb Waiting for the Light Bulb is a true story that follows the life of a little girl over the course of ten years. This story takes the reader through the journey of a mother’s perceptive as she navigates her daughter’s Autism diagnosis. The author, Dr. Lisa Peña describes how she […]
Episode #54: Interview with Children’s Book Author, Heather Lean
Angel Grandma Angel Grandma written by Heather Lean and illustrated by Sudipta Dasgupta is a beautiful children’s book with a heartfelt written poem about when a loved one passes away. I personally connect with the book because of the recent passing of my mother in February of this year. Losing a mother is so difficult […]
Episode #53: Interview with Tabatha Chansard, PhD, Author of Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens
Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens Anxiety has been on the rise for many years with teens. During a pandemic, anxiety can be even more intensified. This can leave families feeling vulnerable and in need of helpful resources. I wanted to share a resource that I have found to be extremely helpful titled Find Peace from […]
Episode #52: Interview with Amanda Morin, Author of What is Empathy? A Bullying Storybook for Kids
What is Empathy? A Bullying Storybook for Kids What is Empathy? A Bullying Storybook for Kids written by Amanda Morin and illustrated by John Joseph is a wonderful and unique story about friendship, perspective taking and empathy. Synopsis This story is told twice, first from Sofia’s point of view and then from Ava’s point of […]
Episode #51: Interview with News Correspondent, Author, and Speaker, Megan Alexander
One More Hug One More Hug written by Megan Alexander and illustrated by Hiroe Nakata is a heartfelt and loving story about the bond between mother and child. I loved this book! The book begins with bedtime, playtime and then the first day of kindergarten! On that first day of kindergarten as the young boy […]
Episode #50: Interview with Children’s Book Author, Caron Levis
this way, Charlie this way, Charlie written by Caron Levis and illustrated by Charles Santoso is a beautiful book about friendship, kindness and empathy. This non-fiction picture book is inspired by the real-life relationship between Charlie the horse, Jack the goat and their caretaker, Annette King, who founded and runs the Wild Heart Ranch Wildlife […]
Episode #49: Interview with Author and Retired Literature Professor, Dr. Anthony Manna
Loukas and The Game of Chance Does your child like Greek Mythology? What is Loukas and the Game of Chance about? While Loukas is playing his flute at the seawall one day, he befriends a mysterious talking, dancing snake that rewards him with fortune and favor. Some years later, tempted by greed and pride, Loukas […]
Episode #48: Interview with Children’s Book Author, Jeanne LaSala Taylor
Just Bunny and the Great Fire Rescue Just Bunny and the Great Fire Rescue written by Jeanne LaSala Taylor and illustrated by Ana Sebastian is based on a true story of a young girl named Francesca who loses her beloved sleeping Bunny. Francesca sleeps with with her lovey bunny every night and takes him everywhere. […]