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

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Magnus Karlsson

Today we have with us Magnus Karlsson, a designer with Fireside Games, who recently designed the Mom’s Choice Award-winning game Zoomies. In the highly competitive gaming industry, designers are known to need a strong creative vision, which Magnus clearly possesses. But he’s quick to say that getting from idea to finished product is really a team effort. He also views board games as a medium for bringing people together. Read on to discover his role in accomplishing that. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Anne-Marie De Witt

Today we have back with us Anne-Marie De Witt, the co-creator of Firesign Games, whose latest—Ultimatch—recently won a Mom’s Choice Award. These popular games, created by Anne-Marie and her husband, Justin (also featured in an earlier interview), let players work together in games known for quick play and collaborative decision-making that some call “positively addicting.” Read More

Hoppin’ Into Fun: Family-Friendly Ideas for Easter Weekend!

Easter weekend is the perfect time for families to celebrate together—whether it’s through meaningful traditions, fun crafts, or sweet treats. If you’re looking for creative, kid-approved ways to enjoy the holiday, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite activities to make this Easter egg-stra special! Read More