Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Chief Patrick J. Kenny (Retired)

Mom’s Choice Awards is excited to announce another post in our interview series where we chat with the inventors, designers, publishers, and others behind some of our favorite family-friendly products. Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! We have a very special interview for you all today. MCA was extremely fortunate to be able to get the chance to speak with Chief Patrick J. Kenny (Retired) about his award-winning book, Taking The Cape … 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 Rene’ Schultz

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Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Thank you for joining us for another interview in our series. For this interview, we were able to speak with Rene’ Schultz, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, A Million More Kisses! A Million More Kisses is a touching story that teaches an important message about coping with loss through beautiful illustrations and text. A Million More Kisses address important issues such as dementia, loss, and healthy ways to grieve and keep memories alive! Keep reading to find out more about Rene’ and her award-winning book, A Million More Kisses! Read More

How Gardening Can Help the Mental Health of Your Child

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When Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas, opened a new inpatient mental health unit, the healing garden on the grounds was no afterthought. Research shows that access to green space has a beneficial effect on children’s mental health. Getting outside is calming, and getting outside and doing something can be even more helpful. Read More