Dropping Our End of the Stick

Dropping Our End of the Stick

Ever play that tug-of-war game with your dog where you hold one end of a stick and your pet holds the other end in his mouth? Your dog loves this game and the longer and stronger you hold onto your end, the stronger your dog pulls his end – sometimes even growling as he pulls. Power struggles with our kids are the same game. But we can drop our end of the stick and end the power struggle. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Serena Li

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We were able to speak with Serena Li, Duck Duck Books®’ founder, and editor-in-chief. Duck Duck Books is an MWBE-certified publisher of multilingual board books and designer of eco goods for children. They create sustainable products that introduce language learning, cultivate emotional intelligence, and instill eco-conscious lifestyles. All Duck Duck Books are printed using plant-based ink on paper sourced from sustainable forests. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Carolyn Watkins

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We were able to speak with Carolyn Watkins, author of the children’s picture book, I Don’t Want to Move!! When Charlotte’s parents announce that the family is moving to a new home, Charlotte is scared. She does not want to leave her friends – go to a “silly new school.” Charlotte soon discovers what it’s really like to be “the new kid” in school and how to go from being the new kid to helping others adjust to their new school. Keep reading to find out more about Carolyn and her award-winning book, I Don’t Want to Move!! Read More

Celebrating Women’s Participation in Sports on International Women’s Day

Celebrating Women’s Participation in Sports on International Women’s Day

2022 was an exciting year for women in sports! Last year, we not only the 50th anniversary of Title IX, but also celebrate the live coverage of the Tour de France Femmes in July and Chelsea Sodaro who won the Iron Man World Championship last October! As we prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, maintaining this momentum of women and girls in sport is top of mind. Read More