Creative Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy from Mom’s Choice Awards

Halloween is always filled with excitement, costumes, and, of course, a ton of candy. But when the trick-or-treating is done, many families find themselves with heaps of candy that might not get eaten. Instead of letting it sit around, here are some creative and useful ideas to make the most out of your Halloween candy stash. Whether you’re looking to reduce sugar overload or add a bit of sweetness to another project, these ideas can help you transform your leftover treats! Read More

How to Prepare for Fall: A Mom’s Choice Awards Guide

Discover the best award-winning products to prepare your family for fall, including cozy swaddles, engaging books, nutritious shakes, and fun ride-on toys. These Mom’s Choice Award-winning items are perfect for making the most of autumn! Read More

Fun End-of-Summer Activities for the Whole Family

As summer winds down, make the most of the season with these fun end-of-summer activities! From outdoor movie nights and beach days to family picnics and nature hikes, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy fruit picking, creative crafts, and local fairs, or get active with sports and games. Don’t forget stargazing and a photo scavenger hunt for a unique twist. These activities are perfect for creating lasting memories and celebrating family time before the new school year begins. Read More

Making Back to School Easier: Tips from Mom’s Choice Awards

The transition from the lazy days of summer to the structured routine of a new school year can be challenging for both kids and parents. At Mom’s Choice Awards, we understand the importance of easing this transition to ensure a smooth start to the school year. Here are some award-winning tips to help parents make back to school easier and more enjoyable for everyone. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Claire N. Rubman, PhD

Claire N. Rubman, PhD. Featured

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

School Organizational Skills for Kids: A Parent’s Guide

Dr. Gage Featured

As the new school year begins, minimize stress by organizing your child’s routine. Organization, or lack thereof, is based on executive functions which are natural neurological processes, a group of critical mental skills. Individuals with adequate executive function skills can plan, organize, strategize, and manage time. They know which assignments are on the agenda after school and can prioritize. Read More

Parents Still Need to Teach Children Good Manners

Patricia P. Gage, Ph.D Parents Still Need to Teach Children Good Manners Featured

Living in a household with a strong-minded grandma, lovingly called “Yiayia”, for the last 30 years has served as a reminder of the importance of good manners and etiquette. There was no free pass for bad manners in our house. We didn’t realize the impact of her presence on our behavior and probably did not appreciate it as much as we should have until she was no longer with us. Read More