Language During Mealtime https://languageduringmealtime.com A blog about my love for food, family and ways to encourage language through mealtime. Sun, 08 Dec 2019 18:45:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.1 I’m Not Just a Scribble https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/im-not-just-a-scribble/ https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/im-not-just-a-scribble/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:00:15 +0000 https://languageduringmealtime.com/?p=11494 I’m Not Just a Scribble I’m Not Just a Scribble written and illustrated by Diane Alber is a wonderful to help begin important conversations about friendship, empathy, inclusion and diversity. Scribble, the main character didn’t think he was different until he met his first drawing. After feeling left out, Scribble decides to take the opportunity […]

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]]> https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/im-not-just-a-scribble/feed/ 0 When Sadness Is At Your Door https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/when-sadness-is-at-your-door/ https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/when-sadness-is-at-your-door/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:00:52 +0000 https://languageduringmealtime.com/?p=11436 When Sadness Is At Your Door I recently found When Sadness Is At Your Door by Eva Eland at my local library. What is sadness? How do we cope with it? For many children, they may not understand what sadness is and why they feel this way. This is not just for younger children but […]

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]]> https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/when-sadness-is-at-your-door/feed/ 0 Space Walk Blog Tour https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/space-walk-blog-tour/ https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/space-walk-blog-tour/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:51:29 +0000 https://languageduringmealtime.com/?p=11328 “One small step for man is one giant leap for friendship.” The Space Walk by Brian Biggs The Space Walk by Brian Biggs is a story about astronaut Randolph who wants to go a space walk. Before he goes on this special walk, he needs to get certain things done like exercise, eat lunch and […]

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]]> https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/space-walk-blog-tour/feed/ 0 Episode #24: Interview with Author and Child/Adolescent Psychologist, Dr. Janet Sasson Edgette https://languageduringmealtime.com/podcast/interview-with-author-and-child-adolescent-psychologist-dr-janet-sasson-edgette/ https://languageduringmealtime.com/podcast/interview-with-author-and-child-adolescent-psychologist-dr-janet-sasson-edgette/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:32:08 +0000 https://languageduringmealtime.com/?p=11303 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 […]

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]]> https://languageduringmealtime.com/podcast/interview-with-author-and-child-adolescent-psychologist-dr-janet-sasson-edgette/feed/ 0 Q.D. Foodie Kitchen Tools, Review and Podcast https://languageduringmealtime.com/apps-and-toys/q-d-foodie-kitchen-tools-review-and-podcast/ https://languageduringmealtime.com/apps-and-toys/q-d-foodie-kitchen-tools-review-and-podcast/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:00:58 +0000 https://languageduringmealtime.com/?p=11238 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 […]

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]]> https://languageduringmealtime.com/apps-and-toys/q-d-foodie-kitchen-tools-review-and-podcast/feed/ 0 Bluebee Pal Techie Rangers https://languageduringmealtime.com/apps-and-toys/bluebee-pal-techie-rangers/ https://languageduringmealtime.com/apps-and-toys/bluebee-pal-techie-rangers/#respond Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:00:59 +0000 https://languageduringmealtime.com/?p=11246 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 […]

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]]> https://languageduringmealtime.com/apps-and-toys/bluebee-pal-techie-rangers/feed/ 0 Cookie & Milk, A Scientifically Stunt-tastic Sisterhood https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/cookie-and-milk-a-scientifically-stunt-tastic-sisterhood/ https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/cookie-and-milk-a-scientifically-stunt-tastic-sisterhood/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:14:53 +0000 https://languageduringmealtime.com/?p=11178 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 […]

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]]> https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/cookie-and-milk-a-scientifically-stunt-tastic-sisterhood/feed/ 0 Episode #20: Interview with Michele McAvoy, Author of Cookie & Milk https://languageduringmealtime.com/social-skills/interview-with-michele-mcavoy-author-of-cookie-and-milk/ https://languageduringmealtime.com/social-skills/interview-with-michele-mcavoy-author-of-cookie-and-milk/#respond Tue, 24 Sep 2019 20:13:47 +0000 https://languageduringmealtime.com/?p=11188 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 […]

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]]> https://languageduringmealtime.com/social-skills/interview-with-michele-mcavoy-author-of-cookie-and-milk/feed/ 0 A. Blob, review and podcast! https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/a-blob-review-and-podcast/ https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/a-blob-review-and-podcast/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:24:39 +0000 https://languageduringmealtime.com/?p=11164 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 […]

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]]> https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/a-blob-review-and-podcast/feed/ 0 Just For Me https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/just-for-me/ https://languageduringmealtime.com/books-and-mealtime/just-for-me/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:00:36 +0000 https://languageduringmealtime.com/?p=11029 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 […]

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