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 […]

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 […]

Episode #20: Interview with Michele McAvoy, Author of Cookie & Milk

by Filed Under: Podcast, Social Skills, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs

Today I will be interviewing Michele McAvoy. Michele McAvoy is an inspirational speaker & award-winning children’s book author from New Jersey. She loves bringing joy to children through her own stories. Michele’s books are uplifting and colorful and are meant to help children navigate through the natural bumps and curves of life. She has written […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ms. Love’s Mystical Island Adventure

by Filed Under: Building Self Esteem, Chapter Books, Interviews, Love and Friendship, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs, Using Your Imagination

 Ms. Love’s Mystical Island Adventure written by Susan Love and illustrated by Patrick Harrington In her book, Ms. Love’s Mystical Island Adventure; Sabrina, Arthur, and Lucy find themselves on a secluded island, where they solve mysteries to save a magical orchid that shields the Earth, repairing its ozone layer. As a hurricane approaches, it threatens […]

Penny N’ Pals, Review and Author Interview

by Filed Under: Anxiety, Books and Mealtime, Building Self Esteem, Interviews, Mindfulness, Social Skills Delay/Deficit, Special Needs, Special Needs, Using Your Imagination

Penny N’ Pals, A Synopsis This beginner chapter book written by Jenny Brunstein and illustrated by Kirsten Winklebauer is a wonderful book for beginning readers. The chapters are short and the pictures help bring the story to life. Penny N’ Pals is the tale of new beginnings as a child and his mother pick out […]