Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness Event

As many of you may know, my little Daniel was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder back in January.  This is a widely misunderstood disorder, usually diagnosed in children before they can receive the official autism spectrum diagnosis at the age of 3.  Children with Autism often also have SPD but children with SPD do not necessarily have an Autism spectrum disorder.  Before Daniel's diagnosis of SPD, I had never heard of this disorder.  Daniel now receives occupational therapy, speech therapy, and Austism therapy  and we are starting to see amazing results.  It is like he is a different kid already!Lucas's Journey with Sensory Processing Disorder is hosting this amazing SPD awareness event.  There is over $1000 in prizes, I have donated some hand knit dish cloths and one of my cookie mixes.  If you are interested in learning more about SPD, you can visit the SPD foundation website.  There is a lot of really excellent information, it was my lifeline when Daniel was diagnosed.  Here are some of the red flags in case you think you or someone you love might be at risk for SPD (copied from the SPD foundation):

Infants and toddlers
____ Problems eating or sleeping
____ Refuses to go to anyone but me
____ Irritable when being dressed; uncomfortable in clothes
____ Rarely plays with toys
____ Resists cuddling, arches away when held
____ Cannot calm self
____ Floppy or stiff body, motor delays

Pre-schoolers
____ Over-sensitive to touch, noises, smells, other people
____ Difficulty making friends
____ Difficulty dressing, eating, sleeping, and/or toilet training
____ Clumsy; poor motor skills; weak
____ In constant motion; in everyone else's face and space
____ Frequent or long temper tantrums

Grade schoolers
___ Over-sensitive to touch, noise, smells, other people
___ Easily distracted, fidgety, craves movement; aggressive
___ Easily overwhelmed
___ Difficulty with handwriting or motor activities
___ Difficulty making friends
___ Unaware of pain and/or other people

Adolescents and adults
___ Over-sensitive to touch, noise, smells, and other people
___ Poor self-esteem; afraid of failing at new tasks
___ Lethargic and slow
___ Always on the go; impulsive; distractible
___ Leaves tasks uncompleted
___ Clumsy, slow, poor motor skills or handwriting
___ Difficulty staying focused
___ Difficulty staying focused at work and in meetings

I hope you will consider participating in this important event!

Friday Hops

               

 

No Go BlogHer Blog Hop

Hi Everyone!  Since I am fairly new to blogging I had no idea there were conferences out there for bloggers! I would love to attend Blogher sometime in the future, but with a two year old it is hard to get away, so I am participating in the No Go Blogher Blog Hop instead!

1.When did you start blogging? I started blogging in March of this year.

2.Why did you start blogging?  I was getting TONS of questions about how I get Daniel to eat this or that, and how he had such a sophisticated palate for such a little guy.  I have always loved food and I wanted to share my experiences and my ideas with other people.  I also found it a way to get my voice out there and interact with new people since I became a stay at home mom.


3.What is one thing you are going to do this week that is WAY cooler than going to BlogHer? Celebrating my son's 2nd birthday!


4.Share a post that you think says a lot about you or is your favorite. (share the link in YOUR post so we all can see) I feel this blog entry has an important message

Monday Hops

Be sure to enter the Eating for Beginners Giveaway.  Ends at midnight on August 1st!  Also, check out Challenge Post #2 for a chance to win 10 entries in the EFB Giveaway and a featured spot on my blog!

Sunday Blog Hops

               

 

Friday Blog Hops

               

 

Monday Blog Hops

This week I am featured on KdBuggie Boutique's Monday Mingle.  I am truly honored and I hope that you will go and visit this wonderful blog.  




Questions:

1. What do your normally eat for breakfast? Cereal with berries in the summer.  Oatmeal with dried fruit and sweet potato in the winter.

2.  What kind of car do you drive? 2009 VW Tiguan

3.  Have you ever met a famous person(s)? Funny you should ask that..I sat next to a famous French tennis player (I can't remember his name) on a flight from London to Paris once, although I can't remember his name, and when I got off the plane Juliette was like "do you know who that was???"  And I was like "no, who was it?"  Also, my French family lives in the same neighborhood as Johnny Depp, Gerard Depardieu, and Yannick Noah.  I have never met any of them but when David and I were in Paris last, we went and stalked Johnny Depp's house.  That was fun.  Also, my French dad is a sculptor and he did a sculpture of Demi Moore several years back for her movie Passion of Mind.  It was when she was married to Bruce Willis and my French dad's studio is at the house, so they both came with their kids to the studio for several days in a row and then had dinner at the house one evening.  

4.  What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Pistachio

5.  Which TV Channel do you watch the most? I actually don't watch a lot of TV.  I used to watch Food Network a lot but I think it has gone downhill.  I watch ABC a lot.  I have an addiction to General Hospital...don't make fun of me.

I don't get many free things in the mail but recently I got a free $25 gift card from Starbucks.  I also get my free drink coupons from Starbucks because I am a Starbucks Gold Card holder.  I have received some coupons but they are for processed foods so I usually just toss those in the recycle bin.  I got a box of tea in the mail as samples from ProFlowers, that was cool.

Blog Bash Introduction Post

I am really excited to participate in NYAT's first Blog Bash!  Here is my introductory post!

1) Why do you blog? I decided to start my blog for several reasons.  I was a French teacher before having my son, and spent a significant amount of time living in France.  When I returned to the United States I was appalled by the American diet and I was especially appalled at the diets of our teenagers.  As a teacher, I integrated a lot of cooking into my curriculum, to teach kids about a healthy diet full of whole foods.  When I had my son, I got tons of questions from other moms about how I get my son to eat things like eggplant.  I decided to start the blog in order to get my voice out there, share what I know, and my opinions about food.  To help change the American diet for the better. 



2.) What do you blog about? The Foodie Mommie is a blog about helping families eliminate the processed foods from their diets, as well as providing tips for cooking as a family.  I also provide product reviews, videos, and live web classes.   I want my readers to be able to interact with me. 


3.) What do you find to be the biggest reward you get from blogging?  I really love the fact that I am getting to meet so many new and wonderful people.  There are so many people out there with great ideas and marvelous things to say and I feel so privileged to be a part of this culture. 


4.) How long have you been blogging?  Since March 23rd :).


5.) Let's hear the story behind your blog title! Simple, I am a total foodie and now I am a mommy too!  Mommie is spelled with an "ie" because I wanted it to match foodie :).