Language During Mealtime

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

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 […]

Finding Perfect

by Filed Under: Academics, ADHD/ADD, Anxiety, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Chapter Books, Love and Friendship, Mindfulness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Special Needs, Speech and Communication

Finding Perfect Do you have a child with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Does your child struggle with perfectionism?  Do you want to educate your child about OCD and/or anxiety? Read Finding Perfect written by Elly Swartz.  When I discovered Finding Perfect as a middle grade recommendation, I was immediately interested in reading the book and […]

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 […]

Just For Me

by Filed Under: Academics, ADHD/ADD, Autism, Books and Mealtime, Dyslexia, Love and Friendship, Manners, Sensory Processing Disorder, Social Skills, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs, Special Needs, Speech and Communication

Just For Me Just For Me by Jennifer Hansen Rolli is a beautiful picture book that can be used in many ways to elicit language with young children. The repetitive lines “just for me” are ideal for young children learning language as well as children with language delays and disorders. Each page introduces a new […]

Front Desk

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

 Front Desk Front Desk written by Kelly Yang is a book about diversity, strength, family and friendship. When I saw news about this book on Twitter, I was immediately interested in reading and reviewing it. As I began reading this book, I was immediately drawn to the main character Mia who is wise above her […]

being small (Isn’t So Bad After All)

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

being small (Isn’t So Bad After All) When I was contacted by author, Lori Orlinsky about her book, being small (Isn’t So Bad After All), I was immediately interested in reviewing the book. What a great idea! As a blogger, I LOVE children’s books that are unique and address insecurities that children may have. Being […]

Buster the Delicate Doodle

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

Buster the Delicate Doodle When I received Buster the Delicate Doodle written by Jennifer Beland and illustrated by Ana Pueyo by Mascot Books, I was immediately impressed with the presentation of the book. I loved the illustrations and was looking forward to reading a book that helped address social and emotional learning.  Synopsis Buster, the […]

Express The Fun Way to Progress

by Filed Under: ADHD/ADD, Apps and Toys, Autism, Dyslexia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs, Special Needs, Speech and Communication

Express, The Fun Way to Progress Overall Presentation I was contacted a couple of months ago by Maya Schwartz, who helped create the game Express with her aunt Tsila Shwartstein, a certified speech language pathologist. I was immediately impressed with the overall presentation of the game. When the game arrived, the box and cards were […]

United in Autism Finding Strength inside the Spectrum

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

“To every parent who has heard the life-changing words, ‘Your child has autism.’ Together we are stronger.” Julie Hornok, author of United in Autism  United in Autism, Finding Strength inside the Spectrum United in Autism by Julie Hornok is a beautiful collection of stories about families of children with autism. I came across this book […]