Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Mark Blakey

Today we had a chance to get with Mark Blakey, the founder of Autism Parenting Magazine, a publication aimed at improving the quality of life for families effected by autism and for which he won his most recent Mom’s Choice Award. Articles by respected professionals discuss improving communication and behavioral issues, groundbreaking genetic discoveries, and other issues of interest to families dealing with neurodevelopment disorders. Clearly, there is a sizable audience for this work: Mark’s latest Autism Parenting Summit, conducted virtually, received 50,000 attendees. Although today’s guest doesn’t believe in a magic formula that will work for everyone on the spectrum, he believes that children and adults with autism can be independent and lead successful lives. Read More

Giveaway: $100 Chewy Gift Card

We’re celebrating National Pet Month with a chance to win a $100 Chewy Gift Card—because our pets deserve the best! Whether you’re pampering your pup, spoiling your cat, or shopping for your favorite furry companion, Chewy has everything you need to keep them happy and healthy. Read More

Tales From A Shoebox

The humble shoebox, found in nearly every home, serves as more than just shoe storage—it becomes a vessel for creativity, memories, and meaningful moments. Read More

Spring into Creativity: Fun Spring Crafts for Kids and Families

As the world bursts into bloom and the days stretch a little longer, spring offers the perfect backdrop for creativity and connection. With colorful flowers, fluttering butterflies, and warmer weather inspiring us, it’s the ideal time to dive into hands-on projects that celebrate the season. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Magnus Karlsson

Today we have with us Magnus Karlsson, a designer with Fireside Games, who recently designed the Mom’s Choice Award-winning game Zoomies. In the highly competitive gaming industry, designers are known to need a strong creative vision, which Magnus clearly possesses. But he’s quick to say that getting from idea to finished product is really a team effort. He also views board games as a medium for bringing people together. Read on to discover his role in accomplishing that. Read More