Language During Mealtime

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

Episode #30: Interview with Children’s Book Author Jennifer Renieris

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About Children’s Book Author Jennifer Renieris Today I will be interviewing children’s book author Jennifer Renieris. Jennifer’s love and appreciation for “aha”moments in her life has inspired her to write children’s stories that celebrate growth and enlightenment. Whether she is on her farm, at home, or exploring nature, teachable moments find their way to her. […]

Episode #28: Interview with Writer and Illustrator, Adam Wallenta

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About Punk Taco Punk Taco is a graphic novel that was written by a father-son team! I was immediately interesting in interviewing Adam to ask him questions about this collaboration. I think for any writer, collaborating with your child is a dream come true.  What is Punk Taco about?  Across the galaxy, an evil, tyrannical […]

Episode #27: Interview with Illustrator John Parra

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Award Winning Illustrator John Parra Today I will be interviewing John Parra, illustrator, designer and educator.   Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year, received a Pura Belpré Honor for Illustration, received an award from the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Book, and […]

Episode #26: Interview with Jaina Thatch, Author of My Superhero Mind

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My Superhero Mind Today I will be interviewing Jaina Thatch, Author of the book series My Superhero Mind. She is also a Physical Therapist, advocate for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Mom to 4 children. As a mom of boys, Jaina’s world changed when she had her daughter, Isla. When Isla wore Super Hero clothing, […]

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

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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 […]

Episode 23: Interview with Tali Kellerstein, Speech-Language Pathologist and Owner of The Speak Boutique

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Tali Kellerstein is a certified speech language pathologist and owner of The Speak Boutique. She is passionate about treating children struggling with speech sound disorders. She started her career at the Speech and Stuttering Institute in Toronto, and for the last 4 years has worked full time in her Private Practice, The Speak Boutique. Tali […]

Episode #22: Interview with Marci Heit, Creator of Q.D. Foodie

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Marci Heit is a professional voiceover artist, writer, producer, puppeteer, actress and SAG-AFTRA member. She is also the creator of Q.D. Foodie. Q.D. Foodie Kitchen Tools have easy grip, sensory friendly handles, braille on the measuring pieces and bright, engaging colors that attract a wide range of kids, allowing them to work together in the kitchen, […]