Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Joey Barro

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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 Joey Barro, author of the MCA award-winning book, The Astronaut’s Whale! The Astronaut’s Whale is perfect for any lover of the ocean and space and tells a sweet story of friendship and exploration through beautiful illustrations and rhymes. The Astronaut’s Whale is a great addition to any home library and is sure to engage anyone who reads it. Keep reading to find out more about Joey and his amazing, MCA award-winning book, The Astronaut’s Whale! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Gerrie Lewis

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Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Thank you for joining us for another segment of our interview series! For this interview, we were able to speak with Gerrie Lewis, author of the MCA award-winning book, Pickleball Patsy! Pickleball Patsy is about a young girl who loves to win and comes to learn important lessons about sportsmanship. Pickleball Patsy is the perfect book for young readers to learn the importance of good sportsmanship and how it builds teamwork, character, respect, and kindness. Keep reading to find out more about Gerrie Lewis and her award-winning book, Pickleball Patsy! Read More

Ladies’ Night Movie Picks to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Women's History Month Movie Picks

For Women’s History Month, here is our list of movies all about amazing women and their accomplishments to watch with your favorite ladies! These women went above and beyond to bring about change in their lives and the world around them, showing us the necessity for celebrating and thanking the strong female leaders of history. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Dana Hall

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Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Thank you for joining us for another installment in our interview series. We were able to chat with Dana Hall, the author of the MCA award-winning book, Beyond Words. Beyond Words is an early childhood book that is full of the power of friendship, connection, and imagination that is a valuable social-emotional teaching tool perfect for any home library, school, speech-language program, or classroom. Keep reading to find out more about Dana and her wonderful book, Beyond Words.  Read More

Delivery Driver Dancing Over Thank You Treats Will Warm Your Heart

Karim Reed III has been delivering for Amazon for around three months. On this particular day, he had forgotten to pack his lunch. He was starting to feel ill when he delivered packages to the Ouma family’s door. When he saw what Kathy Ouma had left outside, his reaction is priceless. Read More

“Fiver” Birthday Parties Are On The Rise, Here’s What They Are

Not only does it cut down on the dicey process of children opening up dozens of presents in front of their guests (and potentially having less-than-stellar responses to repeat gifts, for example), it allows the birthday child to put their gifts towards something they’ve been saving up for, or maybe an experience, like a movie at the theater or a season pass to the museum. Read More

4 Ways Your Family Can Practice Gratitude This November

No matter what you decide to do this holiday season, remember to take pauses to think about, verbalize, and act out your thankfulness. Not only are you doing yourself a favor, but you’re teaching your kids tools to be healthier, more well-rounded members of society.  Read More

Interview With Maggie Van Galen, Author of The Keeno & Ernest Book Series

Hello Mom’s Choice readers! We are coming at you with another amazing interview with one of our very own Mom’s Choice Award-winning Authors. Maggie Van Galen, Author of The Keeno & Ernest book series, sat down with us to share more about her background as a writer, how her relationship with her father influenced her path to publishing, and what she hopes her books get through to her readers. Read More