To Grandmother’s House We Go: A Visit with Grandma Janet Mary Sinke

The Alumni Spotlight is a periodic feature of the Mom’s Choice Awards® blog. It is part of our ongoing effort to “shine the spotlight” on our honorees and their contributions to promoting excellence in family-friendly media, products, and services. We share their stories not only to celebrate their accomplishments, but to give you an opportunity to see the benefits of … Read More

New Federal Trade Commission Rules: What You Need to Know

Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission revised its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials to specifically define “product endorsement” as it relates to new media, specifically blogging and by extension, social networking. The FTC is “urging bloggers who review products, from a book to a video game system, to disclose if they received the product for free when giving … Read More

Making a Joyful Noise: Chariss Walker and Her Spiritual Path

On May 10, 2009, MCA Founder Tara Paterson talked with Chariss K. Walker, SMBC, a 2009 Mom’s Choice Awards® honoree. We are reformatting and republishing this interview as part of our Alumni Spotlight. Chariss Walker, LLC, is an outreach program for spiritual growth located in Navarre, FL. Chariss is a single grandmother and whose granddaughter, Vivien, has lived with her … Read More