Heartsongs of the Rainbow Music Album

“Heartsongs of the Rainbow” is the first album of its kind, created by me, a pediatric speech pathologist with the aim of uplifting, inspiring, nurturing and supporting those who need it the most, the Special Needs Community. Each song allows children the opportunity to learn and demonstrate simple physical and gestural movements as well as to vocalize with repetitive, easy-to-make sounds. Targeted at young children with special needs who have a developmental age between 2-10 years old, “Heartsongs of the Rainbow” uses positive reinforcement to encourage children to move their mouths and strengthen vocal abilities through singing and helps children find their authentic voice through the magic of song. This album may also be enjoyed by ALL CHILDREN!
Music on this album was created by Isaac and Thorald Koren of https://brotherskoren.com/voice/ during the “Singer-Songwriter’s Journey”. I sing lead vocals and wrote all the lyrics. Sound Engineer on the album: Kyle Mangels. Album Graphics: created by Michael “Miko” Bratland at: http://designforgoodpeople.com/

Available online at: Apple Music or any other digital streaming platform. Or can be purchased on Adrienne’s website.

TAKE 12! : The Token Taking Game

You have to play 2 of your 3 cards each time. Unless you get one of the special cards that allows for all 3 to play or just 1 to play. You might also get a WILD or a BACK card!

So, add your 2 cards. Then, pick up TOKENS of the same VALUE as those cards.

Played a 10 and a 2? Pick up an 11 & 1 or a 10 & 2 or even a 1, 2, 3 & a 6! Your choice!
Be the first to take all your tokens and you are SURE to win!!!t

Available online at: MissingPiecePress.com

Number Knowledge ; Learning to Read Numbers

Really big numbers
can make a kid freeze.
Their eyes get all buggy.
They shake at their knees.

They flutter and stutter
and fumble about.
They’re filled with despair
and filled with doubt.

Number Knowledge : Learning to Read Numbers breaks down the process and finds the patterns in reading big numbers. Light verse – fun graphics and pages for practice all help in the building of confidence.

Available online at: MissingPiecePress.com – Amazon.com – barnesandnoble.com

Grandpa Kevin’s…ABC Book

BIG words for amazing young minds – that the older generation will appreciate, too. Plus, a great sprinkling of good FIRST words for babies and toddlers. Fun rhymes – great pictures – make for a wonderful read over and over and over book!

Available online at: MissingPiecePress.com – Amazon.com – barnesandnoble.com

https://www.amazon.com/Grandpa-Kevins-ABC-Book-Unreallistic/dp/0997795972/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Grandpa+Kevin%27s&qid=1577126730&sr=8-6

CRUMMY : The Criss-Cross Rummy Game

It’s all about sets and runs. Nothing to out of the ordinary there. BUT…all sets and runs must CRISS-CROSS and always be a in group of 3 or more.​

Move them around, if you need to. First one out of cards…wins!

You can play regular Crummy – start with 7 – take 1 if you can’t play.

Or, Random Crummy (OUR FAV!) – start with 5 – roll a DIE if you can’t play.

Finally, play POINTED. Play either way but play 3 or more rounds and ADD the cards in your hand when someone goes out. The player with the fewest points when the rounds are over….WINS!​

Available online at: MissingPiecePress.com

ROUND ABOUT : A Little Thinking…a LOT of FUN!

Just get rid of the 12 – 15 cards in your pile first and you WIN!

But, how do they get to “play” one of those cards? Just play one or more of the cards in your HAND to move a token around a number wheel. If the token stops on the number of top card of your “PLAY PILE”…it plays!

It is fun, and great thinking, to look for all the possible combinations that could move the marker to the spot you need. Yea…there’s a little adding, subtracting and number sense involved. But, that makes it REALLY good for kids and families!

Available online at: MissingPiecePress.com

Love Big

Amazon #1 New Release & Best Selling Picture Book

Set in the heart of the African Savanna, Love Big follows moody Baboon as he discovers another powerful secret.

Love Big takes place generations after the magic in Kat Kronenberg’s best-selling book, Dream Big. This new book’s beautiful message makes it a wonderful gift for those who want to build a loving WE community–from home to school, neighborhoods, church, or travel. If people can begin to encourage one another to pursue their passions–with kindness, sharing, listening, and care–we can overcome anything and achieve extraordinary dreams together.

Available online at: Amazon, Target, and any major or independent Book Store

WhizRider – The car seat option for ON-THE-GO

WhizRider is a convenient, seamless solution that supports spontaneity among today’s on-the-go families, while providing moms and dads with peace of mind. Perfect for urban families who use ride-sharing apps and taxis, suburban carpooling and unexpected pick-ups, as well as family travel – at holiday time and all year round – WhizRider helps make traveling with little ones fun and hassle free, while ensuring they ride comfortably and securely all along the way.

Just about the size of a coffee cup! and less than a pound, WhizRider is a harness-style system that’s small and light enough to toss in a handbag, briefcase, suitcase, or glovebox. WhizRider is specially developed based on the latest information from the biomechanics and accident research fields. The new product’s innovative concept prevents kids from sliding under the lap belt (or “submarining”), one of the most common safety issues for kids in vehicles today. WhizRider is designed to keep kids safe on quick trips or in a pinch when a car seat isn’t a viable option.

WhizRider was created by two jet-setting Swiss dads frustrated by the lack of safe and convenient ways to get their urban families from point A to point B. Inspired by both their professional and personal lifestyles, the founding dad duo developed the inventive restraint system solutions, which quickly and easily onto any seatbelt. WhizRider is “driving” a whole new category of portable, durable and reliable safety systems for families.

Available online at: http://www.whizrider.com/shop

Cubare Inflatable Bed Rail Bumpers Portable 2 Pack

The Cubare Inflatable Bed Rail Bumpers Portable 2 Pack are designed to address the danger to children of nighttime falls. The inflatable design and included storage bag enable packing into luggage. The 2-pack takes up approximately the same amount of space and weight as a pair of jeans. Children are more susceptible to falling out of bed when in a bed they do not sleep in regularly, which is why a portable travel design is the best choice. The safety bumpers can also be used at home for children who are active sleepers or who are transitioning into a new bed.
Usage: Once inflated, the bumpers are placed under the fitted sheet on the edges of the bed, creating a raised edge to prevent a sleeping child from rolling off. The pressure of the child’s weight transfers to the bumper underneath, keeping it in place. The bumper triggers a child’s “Passive Safety Response” while asleep, causing them to move away from the danger.

Some features:
WaterPROOF nonporous material: not just “water resistant”; rejects moisture that supports mildew, mold, and bacterial growth.
Bumper design avoids deadly entrapment scenarios caused by standard railings or drop down bed gates.
Airtight design doesn’t compress like foam when rolled onto or attract and harbor dust and allergens like foam bumpers. Yet when deflated, compresses much smaller, lighter, and easier than foam bumpers.
Independently tested for harmful chemicals and compliant with CA Prop 65, ATSM, CPSIA, and CPSC safety standards; 100% BPA, Lead, and Phthalate SAFE. Testing done by SGS Inspection and Testing Services, Test Report #s: GZHL1811049748IP and GZHL1811049748IP on Nov 22, 2018
Reinforced and capped, inflation port. Much stronger and more reliable than the standard cheap nozzle which stick outs and requires one to pinch it to release the air. Our flush design eliminates the need for a separate pump and hoses. It is quickly and easily inflated by mouth. Deflation with the touch of a finger on the spring release mechanism inside the port.

What we eliminated and why:
Separate pump and hoses: More parts to get lost or break. Research shows consumers are often frustrated by pumps and hoses. In addition, they are more harmful to the environment both from production and when thrown away.
Covers and straps: Again, more parts complicates matters. Covers tend to harbor moisture and bacteria. Straps are often difficult to get under the heavy mattress and unnecessary as well as difficult to launder.
Leaks: Reinforced seams and thicker material eliminate the majority of leaks. We also do an inflation test on each item prior to packaging to check for defects (leakage).

The Cubare Health and Safety website is located at https://www.cubaresafety.com/ and the set can be found at https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A1OX1UU59G0UAX&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Cubare has a 100% Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee on their products.
Cubare includes a postage-paid Business Reply Mail card with every purchase so the product can be registered for a Safety Recall database.
Cubare also provides a web address for online registration for safety recall purposes and a limited lifetime extended warranty: https://www.cubaresafety.com/warranty-registration

Available online at: https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A1OX1UU59G0UAX&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER