Language During Mealtime
101 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsCreative professionals from the language learning and children's education field
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Interview with Educator and Author, Noreen O’Sullivan
December 19, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBI have known Noreen for many years and loved her first children's book, I'll Tell You Why...I Can't Wear Those Clothes! To read my review and short online interview with Noreen, click here. Do you want to focus on mindfulness and acceptance with your children? For anyone not familiar with EFT tapping, check out this website here. I learned about tapping a few years ago and have found it helpful as an easy and accessible way to reduce anxiety. Look, Listen, Love written by Noreen O'Sulli...
Interview with Rosena Fung, Author and Illustrator of Living with Viola
October 11, 2022 09:23 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBLiving with Viola written and illustrated by the talented Rosena Fung is a wonderful graphic novel about a young name Livy who is having trouble fitting into her new school. She also has a lot of anxiety, which is represented as a shadowy twin named Viola. When visiting Toronto, I found a beautiful and unique bookstore called Type Books. After browsing for a few minutes, I discovered this book, Living with Viola. I love middle grade books, especially ones that are based on memoirs. Listen to...
Interview with Nancy Tandon, Author of The Way I Say It
September 06, 2022 09:10 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Way I Say It written by Nancy Tandon is a middle grade book that sixth grader, Rory who can't say his r's. How can Rory get through sixth grade not even saying his name clearly? Rory struggles with an articulation disorder which affects his confidence and makes him prone to teasing. How does Rory get through this? What does he learn from this experience? I really love this book because it helps gives readers the perspective of what it's like for children who have articulation disorders...
Interview with Adina Lichtman, Founder of Knock, Knock Give a Sock
July 12, 2022 11:25 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBKnock, Knock Pair of Books Project Would you like to teach your child about humanizing homelessness? Check out these two wonderful children's books, Knock Knock Give a Sock and Knock Knock, Where's My Sock? written by Adina Lichtman, founder of Knock Knock Give a Sock. These two books are part of the Pair of Books Project, which helps to "turn transactions into interactions." Knock Knock, Give a Sock is about a young girl named Crystal who moves into a shelter with her family. She loses a...
Interview with Erica Blit, Creator of My Heart Books
July 05, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBDo you have a child with a disability? Have you had trouble finding the right book for your child or student? Check out My Heart Books, which is a business that began with one mom's idea to help her family and teach others about her child with multiple disabilities. After meeting Erica, I immediately wanted to share her story about her son Brandon. My Heart Books began with one book, My Brother Brandon, and grew into a business that can help others. After Erica created this book with her d...
Interview with Illustrator and Author, Janice Hechter
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBAdventure Girl, Dabi Digs in Israel, written and illustrated by Janice Hechter, is a picture book about a young girl's love for exploring nature. While on a special family visit to her grandparents in Israel, Dabi goes on a special archeology dig with her family. While on the dig in this national park, she discovers a beautiful gold ring! What else will she find? Adventure Girl is a story that celebrates a child's love of nature and provides a glimmer into the field of archaeology. The book...
Interview with Author and Illustrator, Yehudi Mercado
June 07, 2022 09:02 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBI am excited to present this podcast with Yehudi Mercado, author of Chunky and Chunky Goes to Camp. Both of his books are also memoir graphic novels, which make the books even more unique. Chunky Chunky is based on the experiences of the author/illustrator, Yehudi Mercado, who is a Mexican Jewish boy growing up in Texas. The book begins with a trip to the doctor when Chunky is told again that he has to lose weight. What will he do? When he arrives home, he meets an imaginary friend who re...
Interview with Actor, Activist, and Author Jazmyn Simon
May 02, 2022 08:45 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBMost Perfect You written by Jazmyn Simon and illustrated by Tamisha Anthony is a beautiful book about a girl named Irie who rediscovers what it means to be perfect. Jazmyn Simon redefines what it means to be perfect in this book. The whimsical and bold illustrations bring this story together as a work of art. Irie hates her hair and all she wants is to have hair like everyone else. Her mom tells her a story that can warm the heart of any reader! I love this book because it celebrates being...
Interview with Storyteller and Author, Rabbi Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
April 04, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBI discovered this picture book, Regina Persisted when recently reading the Hadassah magazine. Regina Persisted, An Untold Story written by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and illustrated by Margeaux Lucas is a wonderful book that tells the heroic story of Regina Jonas. The story begins when Regina was a child and dreamed of being a rabbi. She had many obstacles that held her back. In one part of the book, one of her professors told her "Stop trying to be a rabbi. You won't be-not now, not ever." Reg...
Interview with Roz MacLean, Children’s Book Illustrator and Graphic Artist
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBI am excited to share this wonderful podcast with Roz MacLean. Part of what I love about podcasting is getting the opportunity to talk with interesting people who are helping to change the world. Roz is one of these people! Her projects reflect a passion for diversity, inclusion, and telling a story. I learned about Roz when writing a review and interviewing the author of I am Odd, I am New. To check out that podcast, click here. Roz MacLean is a visual artist, children’s book author/illust...
Interview with SLP and Author Lisa Cloherty, Author of Terrance The Hothead
March 07, 2022 09:45 - 29 minutes - 27 MBTerrance The Hothead written by Lisa Cloherty and illustrated by Alex Lopez is a story about big feelings and emotional regulation. Terrance the Hothead has big feelings and feels overwhelmed with big emotions each time a problem arises. He starts with a simmer, steam, and then explodes! How can he regulate his emotions better so he can begin to develop friendships with others? Terrance learns some key strategies from Coach Ice and Lady Grey throughout the book to help keep him more regulate...
Interview with Ellie Terry, Author of Forget Me Not
March 03, 2022 11:40 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBForget Me Not begins as Calliope moves to a new town with her mother. Calliope moves often with her unstable mother, which makes her feel displaced and unsure of how long she will be living in one place. On the first day that she moves, she meets her neighbor, Jinsong, who also is in 7th grade at her new school. Calliope immediately feels connected to Jinsong. Will he be a true friend to her? Calliope has always felt different because of her tics and "quirks" as her mom would call it. She ...
Interview with Kelsey Brown, Author of Come On, Calm!
January 10, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBCome On, Calm! is a wonderful, interactive book that is not just a story, it's a therapeutic experience when reading it with your child. I love supporting other speech-language pathologists in their journey in writing children's books since we have such a unique perspective with regard to neurodiversity. Come On, Calm! written by Kelsey Brown and illustrated by Joseph Wrightson is a picture book published by Mascot Books that embeds calming strategies for young children. The book was origina...
Interview with Dr. Kim Dwyer, Author of Mindful Mondays Transforming The Everyday To Claim Calm and Reduce Stress
December 13, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBMindful Mondays: Transforming the Everyday to Claim Calm and Reduce Stress written by Kim Dwyer, Ph.D. is divided into four sections. These sections include General Mindfulness Strategies, Mindful and Thoughts, Mindfulness Values and Intentionality, and Mindfulness and the Art of Living. This book gives valuable strategies for both the beginner and expert in mindfulness. One of the most challenging aspects of daily living is being mindful. I have to remind myself all of the time to "slow dow...
Interview with Benjamin Giroux, Author of I am Odd, I am New
November 29, 2021 10:02 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBI Am Odd I Am New written by Benjamin Giroux and illustrated by Roz MacLean is a picture book based on a poem that the author wrote when he was 10 years old. The poem, which is pictured below describes Ben's feelings about feeling "out of place", "like a castaway", and how he tries "to fit in". Benjamin, who is autistic wrote this poem as part of a school assignment. The poem is beautifully written and unique but the feelings he expresses through the poem are felt by many others. This was ev...
Interview with Lucy Nathanson, Child Therapist and Author of 4 books about Selective Mutism
November 15, 2021 09:50 - 31 minutes - 29 MBDo you have a child with selective mutism? Does your child's voice get stuck in school or with certain people? All three books below written by Lucy Nathanson are excellent resources for both school and home alike. Why Doesn't Alice Talk at School? This picture book is a story that is intended to be read to friends and the class about selective mutism. This book begins with a section for adults and the story for children follows. The book is a wonderful tool to help explain to children why ...
Interview with Catherine J. Manning, Author of Be the Dragon 9 Keys to Unlocking Your Inner Magic
October 04, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBBe The Dragon 9 Keys to Unlocking Your Inner Magic written by Catherine J. Manning and illustrated by Melanie Demmer is a beautiful workbook to stimulate your child's creativity and imagination. The book begins with a Know Yourself Quiz to determine "What type of dragon are you?" From there, you can determine what type of dragon you are! Are you a water dragon, air dragon, ground dragon, fire dragon, or moon dragon? In this book, you will find hands-on activities, quests and quizzes, excit...
Interview with Anne Alcott, Author and Illustrator of When Things Get Too Loud
September 13, 2021 08:45 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBWhen Things Get Too Loud written and illustrated by Anne Alcott is an excellent book to help children who are sensitive to loud noises. This story about sensory overload is visual in nature with the integration of the Feel-O-Meter, which helps children understand the intensity of their sensitivity. This book, written in rhyme takes children from low intensity (#1- feeling great) all the way through the high intensity with tips on strategies to help calm down. When Things Get Too Loud inclu...
Interview with Elizabeth Sautter, Speech Language Pathologist and Author
September 02, 2021 21:58 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBMake Social and Emotional Learning Stick 2nd edition written by Elizabeth Sautter is a wonderful book full of practical activities for parents. This book is designed and organized to be used "in the moment" and targets helping your child manage different emotions, social situations and reduce anxiety. The book is organized into different categories including; At Home, In the Community, Holidays and Special Events, and Bridging Home and School. Strategies and other parent tips are also includ...
Interview with Author and Illustrator of Stitches, David Small
July 17, 2021 19:49 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBStitches: A Memoir is written and illustrated by David Small. This graphic novel begins when David was six years old growing up in Detroit, Michigan. After a couple of pages in, I could immediately sense the world that this book lives in. It's dark, dramatic, and lonely. From the beginning of this story, I felt empathy for this boy, who doesn't know anything different since this is the only childhood he knows and has experienced. As the memoir continues and reveals more trauma, I immediately...
Interview with Therese Van Ryne, Author of Zippy's Special Gift
June 08, 2021 10:30 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBTherese Van Ryne is Global Director of PR, Thought Leadership, and Advocacy for Zebra Technologies. She joined Zebra as part of the acquisition of Motorola Solutions Enterprise business in October 2014. Her accomplishments include leading Zebra events with Harvard University and TED. She also recently published a children’s book titled, “Zippy’s Special Gift” which reflects the inclusive culture at Zebra. All profits from its sales are being donated to Bernie’s Book Bank. Zippy's Special Gi...
Interview with Jennifer Gennari, Author of MUFFLED
May 11, 2021 10:36 - 25 minutes - 23 MBMUFFLED written by Jennifer Gennari is a middle-grade novel about a young girl named Amelia who has a high sensitivity to noise and certain sounds. How has Amelia worked through this sensitivity? For the past few years, she has worn noise-canceling headphones. Amelia is starting fifth grade and her parents don't want her to wear the headphones anymore. Her father, who is empathetic to Amelia's struggle with noise gives her a pair of earmuffs. Amelia loves these earmuffs. They are soft and pr...
Interview with Michelle Schaub, Author of Kindness is a Kite String
April 27, 2021 10:25 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB"Kindness is an open door to welcome others through" Michelle Schaub, Kindness is a Kite String Kindness is a Kite String...The Uplifting Power of Empathy written by Michelle Schaub and illustrated by Claire LaForte is a beautiful book to help teach children about the power of kindness. This poetic book is full of literacy and language opportunities. Kindness is a Kite String can help teach children about the power of being kind to others on a daily basis. Sometimes we discuss kindness bei...
Interview with the Creators of CalmConnect, Roberta Scherf and Chris Bye
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBCalmConnect is a patented system containing dozens of short (2 – 5 minute) digital sequences designed to quickly and effectively calm the nervous system and build a bridge to the social world. The program is used around the world in thousands of schools and therapy centers, as well as in hospitals, behavioral health centers, cognitive care centers, and homes. CalmConnect is a program that I have been using with my students since 2010, which was a long time ago! Back then, the program was ca...
Interview with Michelle Wagner, Author of Mickey on the Move
March 24, 2021 00:46 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBAs a speech-language pathologist, I love discovering books about various topics. Mickey on the Move is a picture book written by Michelle Wagner and illustrated by Jenny Phelps about a young boy named Mickey who has bilateral cochlear implants. The story takes the reader through a typical day for Mickey and his journey as he becomes mainstreamed into a local public school. In the beginning, the author explains the long rides to his other schools, the intensive speech and language sessions, ...
Interview with Evita Sherman, Author of Does Grandma Remember Me?
March 11, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBDoes Grandma Remember Me? written by Evita Sherman and illustrated by Chayla Bolden is a wonderful book about the connection and love between a granddaughter and her grandmother who has dementia. The story, which is written from the young girl's perspective takes the reader through how her grandmother has changed because of dementia. For example, she doesn't smile in the same way, constantly looks for something she is unable to find and often forgets what time it is. At first the young girl...
Interview with Ann McCallum Staats, Author of Thrill Seekers 15 Remarkable Women in Extreme Sports
February 22, 2021 10:06 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBThill Seekers..15 Remarkable Women in Extreme Sports written by Ann McCallum Staats is a book full of adventure and fascinating stories! For myself, the topic of extreme sports has always been very interesting for me to learn about. This collection of stories introduces readers to diverse and passionate women who are passionate about sports such as wingsuit flying, skateboarding, cave diving and race car driving. The book is organized into five sections which include Maximum Sky, Extreme...
Interview with Ori Gutin, Author of The Butterfly Who Flew in the Rain
February 09, 2021 12:07 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBThe Butterfly Who Flew in the Rain written by Ori Gutin and illustrated by Winny Kwong-Sito is a story about Cody, a little caterpillar who is born in the middle of a terrible thunderstorm. He feels sad and alone and wonders if he will ever find any happiness until one afternoon he starts to change! He becomes a butterfly, the sky becomes bright and warm and all of the animals in the forest come out. When a storm returns, Cody worries he will feel sad again. He then realizes that he doesn't ...
Interview with Author and Psychologist, Dana Hall
February 01, 2021 09:55 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBBeyond Words "Not being able to speak is not the same as having nothing to say" Dana Hall (Beyond Words) Beyond Words written by Dana Hall and illustrated by Shruti Prabhu is a beautifully illustrated story that will take the reader on a journey that emphasizes the power of friendship, connection and imagination. How do we get to know someone when they don't have verbal speech or limited verbal speech? This beautiful book about apraxia of speech can teach both children and adults that we ca...
Interview with co-authors of Four Paws, Two Feet, One Team, Connor Quinn and Mary Cortani
January 25, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBFour Paws, Two Feet, One Team written by Connor Quinn and Mary Cortani and illustrated by Susan Szecsi is a picture book about a rescue puppy named Dakota that grows up to a service dog. After being found in a field, she is rescued by Mary Cortani, who runs an organization called Operation Freedom Paws. Dakota trains to be a service dog throughout the book and then gets matched with his forever person, a veteran with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Both Dakota and his owner learn from each o...
Interview with Author, Jamie Sumner
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBRoll With It Roll With It is a middle grade novel about a strong character named Ellie. Ellie tells it like it is and surprises many people with her strong opinions and no nonsense attitude. Ellie has cerebral palsy and is wheelchair bound, which makes people judge her right away as needing help and being judged as less independent. She has big dreams and craves independence and long lasting friendships. Where will she find this? When she moves with her mom to help take care of her grandpa...
Interview with Holly Sharp, Author of Dream It and Do It, 100 Possibilities, Stories, Real-Life Role Models for Girls and Boys
December 17, 2020 11:35 - 19 minutes - 18 MBAre you looking to help your child learn about different careers? Check out this book, Dream It and Do It written by Holly Sharp that takes the reader through all types of careers. In the book include the following: Artistic Writers, Artistic Performers, Artistic Designers, Helpers: Service, Helpers: Medical, Helpers: Growth, Helpers: Nature, Lemonade Stand (Business), Product Developers and Discovers. Holly Sharp is a new mom who realized that there weren’t enough career-focused books out ...
Interview with SLP Team, Kristi and Becca from Communication Community
November 23, 2020 12:51 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBAbout Kristi and Becca from Communication Community Today I will be interviewing SLP (Speech Language Pathologists) Kristi and Becca from Communication Community (please disregard mistake in podcast introduction. Their website is communication community, not communications community) I have worked with this SLP team on a guest post about AAC during Food Prep during cooking. Check out the post here! Becca is currently living in Denver, Colorado. She works primarily with adults using AAC but...
Interview with Leslie Lindsay, Author of Speaking of Apraxia
November 18, 2020 16:02 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBSpeaking of Apraxia, A Parent's Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech Do you have a child with apraxia of speech? As a speech language pathologist for twenty years, I have worked with many children diagnosed with apraxia of speech. Working in the field of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), I have worked with the most severe cases of apraxia where speech is not available for functional communication on a consistent basis. I am thrilled to have Leslie Lindsay on my podcast to ta...
Interview with Paula and Rosie Quinn, My Hair Went on Vacation
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBMy Hair Went on Vacation written by Paula Quinn and illustrated by Chiara Civati is a wonderful story about a young girl who loses her hair due to the autoimmune disorder, Alopecia. This book, which is written in the first perspective takes the reader through the journey from Rosie losing her hair and feeling like an outcast to embracing her uniqueness and educating others about Alopecia. Through art, Rosie feels connected and in touch with her feelings. Her parents take her art creations ...
Interview with Children's Book Author, Beth Ferry
October 12, 2020 10:10 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBFox and Rabbit Graphic Novel Series written by Beth Ferry and illustrated by Gergely Dudás Fox & Rabbit Meet Fox, who likes trying new things and is scared of heights. Meet Rabbit, who likes being prepared and is scared of everything! Together in this book, the readers learns about how these two characters develop a special friendship together and overcome their fears. This book is divided into five chapters and readers will love reading the adventures of these two lovable, funny and amusin...
Interview with Anita Nahta Amin, Author of Raja's Pet Camel The Magic of Hope
September 29, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBRaja's Pet Camel The Magic of Hope written by author Anita Nahta Amin and illustrated by Parwinder Singh is a wonderful story about a young boys journey finding his forever pet, Kamal. It's also a story that is educational and helps children learn more about Indian culture. The story begins with Raja walking home from school and finding "a lone baby camel crying". What does he do? Raja moves cautiously towards the baby camel, who is at first scared until she spots Raja's shiny lunchbox. Th...
Interview with Lauren and Adam Block, Authors of Kelly Stays Home and Kelly Goes Back to School
September 09, 2020 12:26 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBKelly Goes Back to School Is your child returning to school this Fall in person? Kelly Goes Back to School More Science on Coronavirus is the second book written by authors and couple Lauren and Adam Block. I originally saw their first children's book, Kelly Stays Home in Newsday on May 2020 and was immediately impressed with their mission of helping to educate children about the pandemic. Kelly Goes Back to School is a well written and beautifully illustrated book about a young girl na...
Interview with Lisa Selin Davis, Author of Tomboy
August 31, 2020 09:05 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBTomboy The Surprising History and Future of Girls Who Dare To Be Different "I think it's important for parents, and kids, to understand how sex, gender, and sexuality have been understood in different eras, to see that the way we are experiencing and understanding them is part of the evolution, and that we've still got so much more to learn." Lisa Selin Davis (Tomboy, 2020). Tomboy, written by essayist, novelist, and journalist Lisa Selin Davis "explores the evolution of tomboyism from a Vi...
Interview with Lori Ann Copeland, Author of Hunter and His Amazing Remote
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBAre you looking for a picture book to help your child with self-regulation and impulsivity? Hunter and His Amazing Remote Control by Lori Ann Copeland is a fantastic book for all children, but specifically helpful for those with attention and impulsivity difficulties. The book is about a young boy named Hunter begins the story using a remote control while watching television. He suddenly gets the best idea! What is he invented a remote control that can control his brain? Hunter is creativ...
Interview with Author and Autism Advocate, Jen Malia
August 03, 2020 11:13 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBToo Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism written by author and autism advocate, Jen Malia and illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is a wonderful book about a young autistic girl who struggles with sensory issues and overcomes her fears. An excellent book for both neurodiverse and neurotypical children to help build awareness and provide a peek into the struggles of everyday sensory issues and anxiety. Jen Malia, Autistic Author and Advocate Her debut children’s picture book, Too Sticky!: Sen...
Interview with Author and Illustrator, Brigitte and Alyssa Brulz
July 24, 2020 12:37 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBMother Daughter Team, Brigitte and Alyssa Brulz Would you like to write and illustrate a book with your child? Check out this amazing mother-daughter team, Brigitte and Alyssa Brulz. Brigitte Brulz is a homeschooling mom, author, journal creator, freelance writer, and SCBWI regional social chair. Aah! Blown Away, Crash! An Alphabet Misadventure, which she had the pleasure of creating with her daughter, is her third published picture book. All three of her picture books have received a Re...
Interview with Author, SLP and Stuttering Expert, Lori Melnitsky
July 06, 2020 11:16 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBLori Melnitsky, MA CCC-SLP, has been an ASHA certified and NYS/NJ licensed speech/language pathologist for over 25 years and has helped hundreds of children, teens and adults in her diverse professional lifetime. She has witnessed preschoolers eliminate stuttering as well as older students and adults transform from stuttering to fluent and confident speakers. Lori is one of the only speech pathologists dually certified in stuttering, cluttering, and Prompt Therapy. She is also a published au...
Interview with Claire Annette Noland, Author of Evie's Field Day
June 20, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBClaire Noland is the author of easy readers, board books, and picture books for young children. She knows that everyone who reads is a winner and as a children’s librarian, reading specialist, and author, her life’s goal is to excite kids about books and reading. Claire Annette Noland is a children’s writer born and raised in California. When she was a girl her father handed her his old binoculars (which she still uses) and her mother gave her a journal. It was only natural that she became ...
Interview with Author and Founder of M.O.C.h.A. Tribe Diaries, Dr. Lisa Peña
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBDr. Lisa Peña is the author of Waiting for the Light Bulb The Ramblings of a Crazy, Gritty Mom. Dr. Lisa Peña is a proud wife, a clinical pharmacist, passionate public speaker and busy mom of three children, one of which has a unique subset of autism and pathological demand avoidance. She is the founder and president of the non-profit organization MoCHA (moms of children who have Autism). Lisa doesn't just share her story. She shares other families stories as well. To learn more about The ...
Interview with Heather Lean, Author of Angel Grandma
June 01, 2020 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBAngel Grandma is Heather Lean’s first book. Heather and her children talk about their angel grandmas all the time. While her own children might not have many specific memories of them, Heather felt it was important to always keep the memories of these women alive by telling stories about them. Angel Grandma was written to convey the message to both children and adults that those we love are always with us even if we physically cannot see them. Angel Grandma was created to help parents talk a...
Interview with Tabatha Chansard, PhD, Author of Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens
May 26, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBToday I will be interviewing Dr. Tabatha Chansard, author of the Conquer Anxiety Workbook for Teens which provides anxiety relief strategies for today’s teens. She is a licensed psychologist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a variety of emotional and behavioral difficulties. She treats childhood disorders and is passionate about her work with kids, adolescents and young adults. She is also co-founder of Dallas Emotional Health located in Dallas, Texas. To learn more abou...
Interview with Amanda Morin, Author of What is Empathy? A Bullying Storybook for Kids
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBAmanda Morin is an author, former classroom teacher, education writer, and special education advocate. She serves as an in-house adviser for Understood.org, where she teaches about using empathy as a tool to embrace inclusion. She has been an expert resource for NPREd, Education Week, Associated Press (AP), The Atlantic, Washington Post, The Hechinger Report, Education World, USA Today, and more. Amanda is also the winner of the 2017 SmartBrief Education Editor's Choice content Award. Amand...
Interview with News Correspondent, Author and Speaker, Megan Alexander
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBToday I will be interviewing Megan Alexander, author of the book, One More Hug. Megan Alexander is an Emmy nominated national news correspondent, author, speaker and actress. She can be seen every evening as a correspondent on the longest-running, top rated syndicated national news magazine television show INSIDE EDITION. An actress and producer, her film credits include roles in the movies Space Warriors, Redeemed, Heartbeats, and in the television dramas “Nashville” on ABC and “Still the...
Interview with Caron Levis, Author of This Way, Charlie
May 04, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBCaron Levis (MFA; LMSW) is the author of the award winning children's picture book, Ida, Always (Atheneum) illustrated by Charles Santosos, which the New York Times Book Review calls, "an example of children's books at their best." Caron's other picture book titles include: This Way, Charlie (Abrams 2020), Stop That Yawn! (Atheneum); May I Have A Word? (FSG), and Mama's Work Shoes (Abrams.) She has an LMSW from Hunter College and an MFA in creative writing for children and young adults from ...