Do we learn pain? Babies’ scrunched up faces and curdling screams certainly suggest that our little ones feel pain. However, until the 1980s, scientists… Read More
New Mothers are Turning to Crowdfunding to Supplement Maternity Leave
So, while women are guaranteed to have a job upon their return, they are left to figure out how to do without almost three months of income during these precious first weeks. For families who live paycheck-to-paycheck, this is daunting to say the least. These are some of the most vulnerable and life-altering moments in a woman’s life; the parent-child bond is born and set on a foundation. To have it shaken by stress and worry about basic needs being met is a scary reality for many mothers-to-be. Read More
Staying Safe in the Sun – Tips for Your Family
Everyone loves summertime, because cold weather is gone and the sun is out! Did you know that one of the most common injuries children (and adults!) will face is sunburn? Read More
My Relationship Status with Facebook Flashback Apps… “It’s Complicated”
They speak to the part of my brain that loves the patterns and parallels of anniversaries. They spoon feed me a steady infusion of memories both mundane and extraordinary. Read More
13 Ways to Get Good Exercise Without a Gym
Many people keep paying for a gym membership even if they’re going infrequently or not at all. There’s a stigma that feels like if you quit paying for a membership, you are a quitter. Read More
Slaying My Productivity Monster: Why I Don’t Want to be Busy
I say “no” to mom guilt. I have never given it a foothold in my parenting and won’t start now, with this. Busyness will not steal my joy, and I won’t stand for it robbing me of precious time with my family. And, most of all, I won’t let my actions teach my children that busyness is a status symbol or a value to hold dear. Read More
Why Kids Blame and Lash Out (and How To Help Them)
Lashing out when we’re upset and blaming others for our distress are completely normal human reactions. Most of us gain the ability… Read More
6 Autism Awareness Month Products for All Ages
Since April is Autism Awareness Month, we thought we’d highlight some wonderful products for people on the spectrum and their families. Whether you’re in need of fun presents, reading material, or deep pressure therapy, you’ll probably find that one of these products is the right fit. Read More
Inspiration in Our Daughter’s Relationship with Her Autistic Sister
April is Autism Awareness Month. Here on the Mom’s Choice Awards® blog, we’ll be publishing a series of Autism-related posts throughout the month. The following post, by Mom’s Choice Award-winning author Lori DeMonia is the first in that series. Lori describes the relationship between her two daughters (one of whom is autistic) that became the inspiration for her award-winning children’s books. Read More
Their First Examples: Showing Them How
My husband and I have this conversation every now and then which can be loosely summed up in one phrase, “When did we become adults?” Read More