A lot of parents are familiar with the challenges of traveling with infants. Even if you haven’t taken your baby with you on a trip, there is a good chance that you have sat on a flight and heard a baby crying a few seats away. The move from infancy to toddlerhood should mean it’s much easier to fly, right? Not exactly. Read More
Being Bored Is Actually Really Good for Your Kids
I see my daughter after a long eight hour day of school. Hour after hour or guided learning, sitting still in chairs and being shuffled from subject to subject, she becomes tightly wound. The last thing she actually needs when she gets home is more. It has become apparent that the best thing for her is space to breathe and listen to her body. That’s when the magic happens. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Award-Winning Diaper Bag, Sippy Cups + More! 2/17 – 2/23
This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners is perfect for our new Moms! We’ve got everything from sippy cups and baby carriers to diaper bags and more! Read More
Study Shows Arts Programs Have Significant Impact On Children’s Academics
The results? Students who were given additional access to arts-programs had higher test scores, less disciplinary action taken, had higher written test scores, and demonstrated more compassion in the way they answered test questions. Read More
GIVEAWAY: Hook & Jill Book!
We’re giving away this award-winning book to 1 lucky winner!
Deepening the characters so artfully sketched by J.M. Barrie, Hook & Jill reveals the dark side of innocence at which Barrie hinted in the figure of Peter Pan. It brings alive a daring Wendy who asks questions and seeks truth; it delves into the man, Hook, the iconic villain. Striding from fairy-tale and thrusting into reality, Captain Hook becomes a frightening force indeed. Read More
How The Recession Made Me A Better Mom
A few years ago, I lost my full-time job. Due to the declining economy, the organization I worked at closed its doors for good. I found myself in a position I’d never been in – at home, every day, with one small child and another on the way. Read More
Interview with Carole Sondrup, Author of Elephants Love Cowboys Too!
As we continue sharing interviews with some of our favorite Mom’s Choice Award-Winning Honorees, we are excited to have spent some time with Carole Sondrup, author of the touching and animal-friendly book Elephants Love Cowboys Too! Carole’s book is a sweet tale of the relationship between her father and Amy, the elephant they raised from infancy on their ranch. Read More
Best Award-Winning Teething Products
Yes, every child has to go through it, but it doesn’t have to be terrible for you and you little one with the help of these award-winning teething products. Read More
Mom Puts Department Store on Blast for Children’s “Cheat Day” Lunchbox
Why in the world would a girl young enough to want to carry a lunchbox covered in sequins worry about a “cheat day”?In my home, we are in the thick of teaching our children about nutrition right now. My daughter is six. Food is a necessary tool that helps her body to grow stronger. It’s not the enemy, it’s not scary, and it’s not the key to beauty and acceptance. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Family Games, Postpartum Items + More! 2/3 – 2/9
This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features family games, postpartum items for our new moms and more! Read More