Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Joan Ruddiman, EdD

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Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Mom’s Choice is always proud to share the accomplishments of our Honorees. In an interview with our multi-Mom’s Choice Award-Winning author Joan Ruddiman, EdD, we get to hear not only about her personal background but also how she came to write her award-winning book, Little Children, BIG Feelings! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Renee Goodwin

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For this interview, we were able to speak with Renee Goodwin, author of the MCA award-winning book, GG Cleans House – Learning Teamwork. GG Cleans House – Learning Teamwork is one of the first books in the GG Life Lesson Storybook Series that teaches the rewards a little teamwork can bring. All of the books in the GG Life Lesson Storybook Series contain entertaining stories that teach children life lessons expressed from the perspective of a very energetic and adventurous puppy, named GG. Keep reading to find out more about Renee and her award-winning book, GG Cleans House – Learning Teamwork! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Ronit Shiro

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Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Today we had the pleasure of interviewing Ronit Shiro, Founder and CEO of the MCA award-winning product, Feppy Box! Feppy Box is a monthly subscription box containing original, high-quality resources in English and Spanish to support parents as they instill two languages at home. Each box is designed by language immersion experts to get your kids playing and connecting in English and Spanish, naturally. Keep reading to find out more about Ronit and her award-winning product, Feppy Box! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winners Maria Luisa and Maelia Salcines

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Today we had the pleasure of speaking with two of our honorees, Maria Luisa and Maelia Salcines. Maria Luisa and Maelia Salcines are not just mother and daughter, but also co-authors of the MCA award-winning book, You Can Do it, Chickadee. You Can Do it, Chickadee uses vivid, person-centered, age-appropriate language to describe the physical and emotional challenges brought on by depression. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Connie Salama

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Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! As we continue our ongoing interview series, we bring to you a one-on-one we had with Connie Salama, Creator and CEO of the Award-winning SNAP Nutrients. SNAP Nutrients is a natural treatment for ADHD and other disorders including ODD, DMDD, ASD, Anxiety, mood and behavior disorders. SNAP is created with a well-researched nutrient blend that helps stabilize moods, which calms wild minds and soothes the soul. We are excited to share with you all some more details about this amazing product, keep reading for the full interview with Connie! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Astrid Vinje and Clint Bush

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Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! It is always exciting for us to share more about our amazing Honorees. For this interview, we were able to sit down with not just one but two of our wonderful honorees, Astrid Vinje and Clint Bush! Astrid Vinje and Clint Bush are co-owners of the MCA award-winning product, Stack The Scoops, with Clint being the creative director and designer. Stack The Scoops is an ice-cream-themed family card game for families with kids ages 5-10. Stack The Scoops has been hugely popular with families, garnering 43 5-star reviews on Amazon alone. Players of the game love that it’s easy to understand and fast-paced, paired with a cute design and an educational purpose. Stack The Scoops is sure to be a staple in any family home! Keep reading to find out more about Astrid Vinje and Clint Bush and how Stack The Scoops came to be! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Julie Igel

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Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! We have another interesting interview for you today– we were lucky enough to get some time with Julie Igel, author of the children’s book My Socks. My Socks is a fun story that brings awareness to sensory issues and offers ways for parents and caretakers to listen to children with sensory challenges and value their individual traits. If you have a child who hates to wear socks, this is the book for you! We were honored and entertained to be able to hear a little bit about Julie Igel and how her story My Socks came to be. Keep reading to see the full interview published below! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Laurie Hollman, Ph.D.

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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 Maggie Bermudez

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Hi, Mom’s Choice readers! Today we’re excited to share with you an interview with Maggie Bermudez, one of our Mom’s Choice Award-Winning creators, authors, and illustrators. Maggie Bermudez is the creative mind behind the MCA award-winning JJ Pillowdoll and the illustrator of another MCA award winner, Pably and Me! JJ Pillowdoll is both a soft cotton pillow and a sweet doll all in one! The JJ Pillowdoll comes with a children’s book filled with infinite love poems. Pably and Me (Pably y Yo), Meet my Big Family is a fun and heartwarming family story about a widowed father raising his 9 children on his own and can be read in either English or Spanish. Keep reading to learn more about Maggie and her path to becoming an award-winning author, illustrator, and creator! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Lori A. Reichel, Ph.D.

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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