Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Robin Hollo

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For this session, we were able to speak with Robin Hollo, the Mom’s Choice Award-winning author of How Many Kittens Can One Girl Have? Robin knows that kids and kittens just seem to go together, but asks young readers: Can there be too much of a good thing? Robin’s love for cats and her volunteer work at shelters make her the perfect author to answer that question. Through this wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated book, young children will learn about the joys — and responsibilities — of pet ownership. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Melanie Joy Mezzancello

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For this interview, we were able to sit down and speak with Melanie Joy Mezzancello, author of Love Snaggs: A Little Dog’s Courageous Journey. Love Snaggs is a beautiful and imaginative story about a Yorkie mix named Snaggs who goes on a journey filled with adventure, bravery, and heroism. Love Snaggs is a truly heartwarming story that any animal lover will adore and find hope in, especially after the loss of a pet. Adults and children will both enjoy this delightful book. Keep reading to find out more about it and its author, Melanie Joy Mezzancello! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Laura Williams-Burke

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For this interview, we sat down with author Laura Williams-Burke and spoke about her award-winning book, A Friend for Milton! A Friend for Milton is a heartwarming story about cats and friendship. Keep reading to find out more about Laura and her award-winning book!  Read More

Helping Children Get Over a Fear of Dogs

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You might think that only people who have been bitten or chased by dogs might have a fear of them, but a fear of animals is actually one of the most common types of specific phobias. About one in every three people with a phobia of animals fears dogs in particular, and many of them may have never had a dog or been in close contact with them. Dogs can bring a host of benefits to human beings’ physical and mental health. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winners Carol Zaslow and Patti Tanenbaum

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Hello, Mom’s Choice readers, and welcome to another installment of our interview series! For this interview, we were able to speak with not only one, but two award-winning authors, Carol Zaslow and Patti Tanenbaum! Carol Zaslow and Patti Tanenbaum are co-authors of the MCA award-winning books, Lovable Grandpa Joe and Big Shaggy Max! Big Shaggy Max is a fun, educational, and heartwarming story about a boy and a dog that has some very important lessons to be learned. Lovable Grandpa Joe is an exceptional book about the incredible bond that exists between children and their grandparents. A portion of the sales of Lovable Grandpa Joe is also donated to Love for our Elders, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors, which are too often forgotten, with kindness and joy. Keep reading to find out more about Carol and Patti as well as their two award-winning books, Lovable Grandpa Joe and Big Shaggy Max! Read More

Dog Breeds for Kids

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Every kid should have a dog, and every dog should have a kid! If you’re planning on getting your kid a pup, here are kid-friendly breeds you should consider. Read More

Introducing a New Pet to Your Kids Safely

Introducing a New Pet to Your Kids Safely

If you have young children, you have probably heard them beg for a pet of their own on more than one occasion. IKeep these considerations in mind and start taking advantage of the many benefits that pets bring to the lives of children and adults! Read More