Outdoor Play – Its Simplicity and Its Brilliance

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There is a whole world waiting, just outside your door and the magical fairy dust in the air truly soothes the soul. The effects of the fairy dust? It helps regulate attention, behaviour AND improves overall happiness. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Charlie Shull

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We hope this finds you well- thank you for joining us for another installment of our interview series. For this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Charlie Shull, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, It’s OK Little Rain Cloud to Cry! It’s OK Little Rain Cloud to Cry is a children’s picture book about mental health and learning healthy coping skills. Together, the story and song of “It’s OK Little Rain Cloud to Cry” help teach kids (and adults too) how to share and cope with their feelings in healthy ways. Keep reading to find out more about Charlie and his award-winning book, It’s OK Little Rain Cloud to Cry! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Justin De Witt

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We had the opportunity to chat with one of our honorees, Justin De Witt, who is co-owner of Fireside Games and designer of the Mom’s Choice Award-Winning game, My First Castle Panic! My First Castle Panic is a cooperative board game in which preschoolers work together to defend their castle from monsters coming out of the forest. My First Castle Panic fosters the development of educational skills, such as identifying colors and shapes, problem-solving, and turn-taking. If you’re looking for a perfect game to introduce your children to board games, My First Castle Panic is the game for you! Keep reading to find out more about this awesome game and its designer, Justin! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Jane Sayre Denny

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We were able to sit down with Jane Sayre Denny, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, Harry Goes To Heaven! Harry Goes To Heaven is the story of a pet cat who becomes ill, prompting The Talk between a mother and child about what happens when “people and animals get so old or so sick that we can’t make them better.” This is a beautifully written and illustrated book that is sure to tug on the heartstrings of anyone who reads it. Keep reading to find out more about Jane and her award-winning book, Harry Goes To Heaven! Read More