Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! 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 Ani Tims, the author of the MCA award-winning book, Hope: An Anchor For The Soul. Hope: An Anchor For The Soul is described as a shocking and ultimately inspirational true story of faith and survival. Through trials and tribulations, Ani comes out on the other side with the help of god guiding her and empowering her every step of the way. To hear more about Ani and her incredible journey, keep reading! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Shreya Gupta
Thank you for joining us for another portion of our interview series. For this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Shreya Gupta, the 10-year-old author of the MCA award-winning book, Flamingo Feet! Flamingo Feet is a story about a little dancer named Aria who follows her passions despite not having “the perfect feet.” Flamingo Feet is described as a tale of gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness! Keep reading to find out more about Shreya Gupta and her motivating story! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Ornella Kotupanova-Sole
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Welcome and thank you for joining us for another installment of our interview series. We were honored to speak with Mom’s Choice Award-winning Author Ornella Kotupanova-Sole, who wrote the MCA award-winning book, Miracle of Life. Miracle of Life is about a young lion cub exploring life learning about life, love, separation, and loss. It is a truly heartfelt story that is described by the author as “a little book for your children to read, to help them understand love and life when things don’t go as they wished.” Keep reading to learn more about Ornella Kotupanova-Sole and her award-winning book! Read More
Teacher’s Visual Lesson on Hand Washing Will Totally Gross You Out
No surprises here, but the pieces of bread that were wiped on the students’ Chromebooks and the pieces that were touched by unwashed hands were by far the moldiest by the end of the experiment. Read More
Delivery Driver Dancing Over Thank You Treats Will Warm Your Heart
Karim Reed III has been delivering for Amazon for around three months. On this particular day, he had forgotten to pack his lunch. He was starting to feel ill when he delivered packages to the Ouma family’s door. When he saw what Kathy Ouma had left outside, his reaction is priceless. Read More
Tom Hanks Reads Nice Tweets, Proving the Internet Can Be Kind
Not only does Hanks read the tweets in his all-too-familiar voice, he adds his own commentary, too, and it’s enough to warm all of our cold, cold hearts! When we watch this video, it’s impossible to imagine anyone else playing our beloved Mr. Rogers in the brand new film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Read More
Dad’s Time-Lapse Video of Kids Growing Up Every Week Will Have You In Tears
The latest installment of “Portrait of Lotte” takes her into adulthood, and we were not prepared. Not only does her appearance change, but her mannerisms, style, and emotions evolve, too. Read More
“Fiver” Birthday Parties Are On The Rise, Here’s What They Are
Not only does it cut down on the dicey process of children opening up dozens of presents in front of their guests (and potentially having less-than-stellar responses to repeat gifts, for example), it allows the birthday child to put their gifts towards something they’ve been saving up for, or maybe an experience, like a movie at the theater or a season pass to the museum. Read More
4 Ways Your Family Can Practice Gratitude This November
No matter what you decide to do this holiday season, remember to take pauses to think about, verbalize, and act out your thankfulness. Not only are you doing yourself a favor, but you’re teaching your kids tools to be healthier, more well-rounded members of society. Read More
Interview With Maggie Van Galen, Author of The Keeno & Ernest Book Series
Hello Mom’s Choice readers! We are coming at you with another amazing interview with one of our very own Mom’s Choice Award-winning Authors. Maggie Van Galen, Author of The Keeno & Ernest book series, sat down with us to share more about her background as a writer, how her relationship with her father influenced her path to publishing, and what she hopes her books get through to her readers. Read More