In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, we’re giving away the award-winning book, “Friends Lift You Up,” by author Lotus Kay to 3 lucky winner! About the Book: The newest title in the award-winning children’s book series by youth author Lotus Kay, Friends Lift You Up, tackles the subject of anti-bullying, how to be a good friend, and being kind towards others. Friends Lift You Up tells the story of April … Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Clara Denise West, Ph.D.
We’re so happy you all could join us for another interview in our ongoing series. For this interview, we were able to speak with Clara Denise West, Ph.D., author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, Koko and Friends: The Long Shots! Koko is an acronym for “Keep on Keepin’ On!”—the very essence of perseverance–they never, ever, give up! Koko and Friends is a book about just that, pursuing passions and doing what is right, no matter what life may throw at you. Koko and Friends: The Long Shots is a great book to read to your kids, grandkids, nieces, or nephews filled with important lessons and entertainment from start to finish! Keep reading to find out more about Clara Denise West, Ph.D., and her award-winning book, Koko and Friends! Read More
Let’s Stop Raising Mean Girls
Remember the Lindsay Lohan movie Mean Girls, where high school students created a burn book to spread rumors about each other? While I, too, enjoyed the movie and often joke with my friends that “on Wednesdays we wear pink,” the movie exposed some very harsh realities when it comes to bullying. Sadly, the issue has only progressed since the flick came out 15 years ago with the rise of social media, and the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why provided an even clearer picture of the nationwide epidemic. Read More