Summer is the season of outdoor adventures, sun-soaked days, and quality family time. For many families, pets are more than just animals—they are beloved members of the family. Read More
Giveaway: National Pet Month Giveaway
Attention all pet-loving moms & dads! 🐾✨ In celebration of National Pet Day and the exciting expansion of our pet category here at Mom’s Choice Awards, we’re thrilled to announce a special giveaway just for you! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Katelyn Ward
For this interview, we were able to sit down and chat with Katelyn Ward, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning children’s book, Dog Love: A Picture Book for Dog Lovers! How do you show your dog you love him? By doing everything he loves! Follow along in this helpful story to learn all the ways to show your favorite furry friend that you care. This book is a perfect read for dog lovers everywhere. Keep reading to find out more about Katelyn and her amazing book, Dog Love! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Melanie Joy Mezzancello
For this interview, we were able to sit down and speak with Melanie Joy Mezzancello, author of Love Snaggs: A Little Dog’s Courageous Journey. Love Snaggs is a beautiful and imaginative story about a Yorkie mix named Snaggs who goes on a journey filled with adventure, bravery, and heroism. Love Snaggs is a truly heartwarming story that any animal lover will adore and find hope in, especially after the loss of a pet. Adults and children will both enjoy this delightful book. Keep reading to find out more about it and its author, Melanie Joy Mezzancello! Read More
Helping Children Get Over a Fear of Dogs
You might think that only people who have been bitten or chased by dogs might have a fear of them, but a fear of animals is actually one of the most common types of specific phobias. About one in every three people with a phobia of animals fears dogs in particular, and many of them may have never had a dog or been in close contact with them. Dogs can bring a host of benefits to human beings’ physical and mental health. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Jane Sayre Denny
We were able to sit down with Jane Sayre Denny, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, Harry Goes To Heaven! Harry Goes To Heaven is the story of a pet cat who becomes ill, prompting The Talk between a mother and child about what happens when “people and animals get so old or so sick that we can’t make them better.” This is a beautifully written and illustrated book that is sure to tug on the heartstrings of anyone who reads it. Keep reading to find out more about Jane and her award-winning book, Harry Goes To Heaven! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Hiba Shublak
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Thank you for joining us for another interview in our interview series. For this interview, we were able to speak with Hiba Shublak, author of the MCA award-winning book, Where is Bejou?! Where is Bejou? is a light-hearted story that is brightly illustrated with vibrant characters and with nature that emphasizes happiness and finding gratitude for having loved ones and for accepting our fate. We’ve all experienced love and loss and Where is Bejou? addresses all the feelings that come along with that. Love and loss is an exceptionally hard thing to deal with, but Where is Bejou? can help make the hurt a little less by bringing positivity and hope to those losses. Keep reading to find out more about this amazing book and the author behind it, Hiba Shublak! Read More
5 Tips to Introducing Your Dog to Your Baby
As future parents, you aren’t the only one adjusting when your baby arrives – your pets do too! Your pup would most likely have mixed feelings, especially when he’s bombarded with unfamiliar scents and sounds. Read More