Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Judy Bibbins

Today we were able to get with Judy Bibbins, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book I Have a Gentle Giant. Her book was written to introduce children to the idea of truly unconditional love and friendship, which are big concepts for little ones, Judy wanted to present them in a way that felt more like a friend, a confidant, and protector. She also wanted the illustrations to be whimsical and fun so the book would be a favorite bedtime story or for early readers to enjoy on their own, pulling in the help of illustrator Chris Janelle to make that happen. One of her priorities as a writer is accessibility—whether that means accessibility to the concept of faith or the use of Dyslexi font to provide accessibility to the written word. Read on to see how this author brings all these pieces together in a delightful story for ages 0-7. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Jeanne Bender

Today, we had the opportunity to get with American author Jeanne Bender, who began her writing career at an early age and, thankfully for young readers, decided to create a children’s chapter book series: the Lindie Lou Adventure Series, which received a Mom’s Choice Award. Read More

Dad-Approved: 2025 Mom’s Choice Awards Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate the incredible dads in our lives. Whether he’s a tech enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, or a family game night champion, we’ve curated a selection of award-winning products from the Mom’s Choice Awards that are sure to make his day special. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Gary Boyer

Today we were able to get with Gary Boyer, the Senior Vice President of Product Development at Lucid Hearing—the company that launched the Mom’s Choice Award-winning product, HearMuffs. So much more than a “child-like” version of an adult product, HearMuffs offer advanced protection against loud and harmful noises, ensuring a child’s precious hearing is preserved. Read More

Mom’s Choice Awards is Headed to ABC Kids Expo 2025!

We’re packing our bags and getting ready for one of the most exciting events of the year — the ABC Kids Expo 2025! From May 21–23, the Mom’s Choice Awards® team will be in Las Vegas, meeting with many of our incredible Honorees and exploring the latest innovations in parenting, baby, and children’s products. Read More

Growing Together: Tips for Starting a Family Garden

At Mom’s Choice Awards, we love celebrating activities that bring families closer while nurturing life skills, curiosity, and care for the planet. Gardening is one of those special activities that checks every box—fun, educational, and therapeutic. Whether you have a spacious backyard or a few pots on the porch, starting a family garden is a great way to spend quality time together and grow something beautiful (and edible!) as a team. Read More

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