We are delighted to have with us today Teresa Porath, LPC, the Mom’s Choice Award-winning author of Morgan and the I CAN’T Monster: My Mindset Matters. This licensed child therapist puts to great use effective techniques that help children understand the value of believing in themselves and their abilities. She emphasizes the importance of trying, again and again, rather than listening to the voice of doubt within, which she dubs the “I CAN’T monster.” Keep reading to find out more about Teresa and her wonderful book that shows kids how a healthy mindset can turn stumbling blocks into successes—a winning strategy that can last a lifetime. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Gina Palmer
Thank you for joining us for another interview with one of our amazing honorees! For this interview, we were able to speak with Gina Palmer, creator of the delightful six-volume Birthday Books for parents. This Mom’s Choice Award-winning book set gives parents of children from birth through age five a way to celebrate the milestones and memories that mark a child’s early years. With a section dedicated to journaling highlights of each year—as they occur—parents can create a book of memories to cherish and enjoy long into the future. A perfect, unique gift for birthdays and baby showers. Keep reading to find out more about Gina Palmer and her award-winning Birthday Books! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Erika Bird
We were able to speak with Erika Bird, developer of the MCA award-winning educational product, The Reading Game 2nd Edition! The Reading Game includes six beautifully illustrated story books, six decks of matching playing cards, & a Teacher and Parent’s Guide. The fun matching card word games with picture flashcards and content-rich storybooks can help ANY child learn to read. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Claire N. Rubman, PhD
Thanks for joining us today as we get to know more about our honoree, Claire N. Rubman, PhD, and her Mom’s Choice Award-winning book This May Be Difficult to Read! This engaging book offers a new and productive approach to reading—and lets parents learn about brain development and the comprehension skills that children ages 3, 4, and 5 should be focusing on rather than fixating on letters, sounds and rote memorization. As Dr. Rubman says of her reading program: “We parents deserve to have more fun with our children!” Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Angela Legh
We are delighted to have with us for today’s interview Angela Legh, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-Winning Bella Santini children’s book Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change. Angela has turned a childhood filled with abuse, bullying, and belittlement into sharing with children the tools she developed—emotional management methods—to overcome those difficulties. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Suchi Sairam
We were able to speak with Suchi Sairam, the Mom’s Choice Award-winning author of the children’s picture book Dancing Deepa. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Joseph Cassis
Today we are delighted to speak with Joseph Cassis, known for his superb Squire With Fire children’s picture book series. In his third book, Squire With Fire—Disappearance of Luka, the unique white dragon Luka has the chance to use his newly discovered superpower (invisibility) to save the day for his friends and community. If you’re a parent or educator looking for an excellent way to initiate discussions with children ages 7 to 10 about sensitive topics—such as how to defend themselves from bullying—this story about a winsome dragon who’s discovering his own strengths is an ideal place to start. In addition, kids will discover how our differences make us all special. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Allison Olson
Mom’s Choice Awards is excited to announce another post in our interview series where we chat with the inventors, designers, publishers, and others behind some of our favorite family-friendly products. Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Thank you so much for joining us for another interview with one of our amazing honorees! For this interview, we were able to speak with Allison Olson, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, “Surrounded by … Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Serena Li
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 Dannielle Pickford
For this interview, we were able to speak with Dannielle Pickford, Mom’s Choice Award-winning author of the children’s picture book Sydney the Sloth. Looking for a story to help your child improve their speech and learn to use the letter S? Sydney the Sloth is a fun, fast-paced dance story designed to support young readers as they begin to recognize and pronounce S sounds. Author Dannielle Pickford created this series after years of helping her child develop his speech sounds. On every page, discover new ways to use the letter S in speech and writing. Sydney the Sloth is perfect for readers aged 2 to 5, introducing important concepts that help children develop speech skills. Combining a fun narrative with engaging illustrations, this book offers a unique way for young readers to learn about sound. Keep reading to find out more about Dannielle Pickford and her award-winning book, Sydney the Sloth! Read More