Getting married is for many the ultimate expression of love. In a blended family, it can represent a new start, and a chance to both legally and emotionally bring two families together. However, it can be a difficult time for kids, and the wedding day itself is an occasion that requires considerable planning. Read More
How to Help Your ADHD Child Get Involved in the Arts
Art can teach valuable coping skills to people of all ages. For kids with ADHD, the arts offer an opportunity to manage impulsivity, improve decision-making, practice flexibility, and boost self-esteem. Read More
Must Have College Break Discussions
College students are dropping out at alarming rates. Therapists and counselors are overwhelmed with the demand for mental health care and are struggling greatly to keep up. Parents are having the toughest discussions ever imagined with their students over winter break. Those discussions revolve around suicide and depression. Unfortunately, these topics are front and center for today’s college students. So how do you have those conversations? Read More
A Smooth Move To The City With School-Age Children
Moving to a new city is one of the most stressful life events you can go through and when you’ve got school-age kids in tow, it can be even more of a strain. So, how do you ensure your kids quickly settle into their new home? Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang
Mom’s Choice had the privilege of sitting down with the Award-Winning author of Raising Resilient Kids, Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang! In Raising Resilient Kids, Dr. Spencer-Hwang reveals the intriguing findings from her research and offers eight principles for raising happier, healthier children who are equipped to flourish despite life’s inevitable adversities. Raising Resilient Kids is a blueprint for raising healthy children in the world we currently live in. It is absolutely a must-read for anyone, even those without kids of their own, as it provides immense knowledge on how to live a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share more about her and her award-winning book with you! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Kimberly Cabral
For this interview, we had the honor of talking with Kimberly Cabral, the founder and CEO of MASK (Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids), and the Publisher MASK The Magazine, the MCA award-winning parenting manual offering solutions to the modern-day challenges families face. Each issue of the quarterly award-winning MASK The Magazine is an amazing toolkit for parents and caregivers that tackles a specific topic in-depth and examines how it can affect kids from pre-kindergarten to college. Keep reading to find out more about Kimberly and her award-winning publication, MASK The Magazine! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Laurie Hollman, Ph.D.
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Thank you for joining us for yet another interview in our series. For this interview, we were able to speak with Laurie Hollman, Ph.D., the author of the MCA award-winning book Playing With Baby: Research-Based Play Birth To One Year. In Playing With Baby: Research-Based Play Birth To One Year, Dr. Laurie Hollman explains to her readers the dozens of stimulating and imaginative ways infants play from birth to one year. Multiple illustrations in words and pictures are backed up by fascinating cutting-edge research about how play promotes infants’ development and a secure attachment between mother and baby. This interview is packed with crucial information and a must-read for new mommies! Keep reading to find out more about Laurie and her award-winning book, Playing With Baby: Research-Based Play Birth To One Year! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Lori A. Reichel, Ph.D.
We were lucky enough to chat with Lori A. Reichel, Ph.D., the author behind the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty. Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty is a great tool for any parent looking for easier ways to communicate with their children about conversations that can sometimes be uncomfortable. Keep reading to find out more about Lori and her informative book, Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty. Read More
6 Tips for Encouraging Your Kids to Do Their Chores
Ever struggled to get your kids to do their chores? We’ve got the tips and tricks for you to help encourage your kids to clean up around the house and decrease the chaos of chore time! Read More
7 Child Safety Tips for Parents
Once a child begins to walk on their own, there are risks he/she is likely to encounter. This article provides tips on matters of child safety and baby-proofing to help parents protect their children from falls and injuries when they’re exploring their world. Find the key strategies that every parent needs to know; and the little things that you need to do to keep your child safe from events that may lead to disability or even death. Read More