Congratulations and Welcome July 2011 Alumni class! The Mom’s Choice Awards® is honored to present this group of authors, businesses, creators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who have created the best-of-the-best in family friendly media and services. Amazon.com Widgets Online Resources Silver – Catholic Children grades K through 8 HCAKids.org – The Holy Childhood Association, of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the … Read More
Alumni ABCs: What do I do with a blog?
This is the fourth article in our periodic series Alumni ABCs. The goal of the series is to offer food for thought and suggestions on ways you can maximize exposure for your award-winning product, service, or resource. In my role as Director of New Media, I’m often asked “do I need a blog?” or its cousin “what do I do … Read More
Mom’s Choice Awards Welcomes May / June 2011 Honorees
Congratulations and Welcome May and June 2011 Alumni class! We would also like to welcome those of you visiting us for the first time. If you’re joining us after BookExpo America, we hope that we had a chance to chat while you were there and if not, that you found it to be a very productive week! Each month, the … Read More
From the Mailbox: Harold Theurer Shares America’s Pasttime with Dads & Sons
In his book [amazon_link id=”097865840X” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Hey Dad! Let’s Have a Catch![/amazon_link] Harold Theurer shares a young boy’s story about playing catch with his dad. The book is part autobiographical and offers life lessons for dads, their sons, and family relationships. As Harold often says “the catch” represents more than just practicing baseball skills. “It is a metaphor … Read More
From the Mailbox: Cheri Hallwood’s Books Come to Life
In April, Cheri Hallwood sent us a note to tell us she was participating in a project that was bringing her picture books to life. While serving as a judge for the Miller College Children’s Literature Project, she was also awaiting the transformation of her children’s picture books into stage plays. The Curious Polka Dot Surprise; One Wish for Winifred Witch; and … Read More
Spotlight Update: Catching Up with Donna Marie Seim
Welcome to the third installment of our new Update series. At the Mom’s Choice Awards®, an honoree is considered an alumnus … someone who is part of the family for life, not just an awards cycle. We love celebrating their news and achievements, and these mini-spotlights are a perfect way for us to catch up and reconnect with them. In … Read More
Alumni Spotlight Update: Vanessa Van Petten
It is hard to believe that it’s already been two years since we last spoke with Vanessa Van Petten, author of You’re Grounded! In our June 2009 interview, Vanessa shared the reason behind the book: she knew she wasn’t the only teen tired of fighting with her parents and she wanted to build bridges for both “sides.” Now that she’s had … Read More
Alumni Spotlight Update: Heather Ledeboer, Mom4Life.com
We call our honorees “alumni” for a reason … you deserve a lifetime of recognition for all you’ve accomplished to help families find the best. Our new Update series gives you a chance to meet or reconnect with honorees you’ve read about or heard about before. So on with the show … It’s hard to believe that it has been … Read More