During the holidays, many families choose to bring a new pet into their home, usually in the form of a cuddly kitten or playful pup. Hmm, where should we look to find the newest member of our family? While pet stores and breeders are popular for their baby animals, there are many advocates who ask families to look to animal … Read More
A Hanukkah Children’s Story – Celebrate the Holiday with Ellen Press
We’re halfway through Hanukkah and what a perfect time for a Spotlight interview with Ellen Press, a Jewish educator, librarian, and author of the Hanukkah children’s story [amazon_link id=”1466287217″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Ollie & Taavi Celebrate the Holidays[/amazon_link]! Ellen has been involved in The Discovery Center for Science and Technology, located in Thousand Oaks, California, for almost 20 years. She is also the … Read More
Press Release: Mom’s Choice Awards Honorees – November
Welcome Honorees & Visitors! The Mom’s Choice Awards® distinguishes itself in the manner we recognize and celebrate our award-winning creators: authors, artists, publishers, inventors, and more. Our monthly press release offers details about our newest honorees and their products, which have earned our Honoring Excellence seal. You will find award winning books, educational products, toys, and more for your children … Read More
Jeffrey Bennett – Science Wizard
With an M.S. and Ph.D. in Astrophysics, Jeffrey Bennett specializes in mathematics and science education, spending most of his time as a writer, along with speaking to audiences ranging from elementary school children to college faculty. He is the author of best-selling college textbooks in four distinct subject areas: astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and astrobiology (life in the universe). Together, these … Read More
Press Release: Mom’s Choice Awards Honorees – October
Welcome Honorees & Visitors! The Mom’s Choice Awards® distinguishes itself in the manner we recognize and celebrate our award-winning creators: authors, artists, publishers, inventors, and more. Our monthly press release offers details about our newest honorees and their products, which have earned our Honoring Excellence seal. You will find award winning books, educational products, toys, and more for your children … Read More
Technology and Children – Is it Good or Bad?
With today’s technology advancing so quickly, and with getting this content in front of kids is in overdrive, plenty of parents question whether the onslaught of digital media is a help or a hindrance to their growth. Lots of parents set limits on how much television, computer, and video game time their kids can use. But the lure of educational … Read More
From the Mailbox: Recipe Contest in USA Today!
How exciting to see honoree Nick Katsoris written-up in USA Today! Loukoumi’s Celebrity Cookbook by Nick Katsoris (Silver, Juvenile Level 1 Books [Ages 5 – 8] – Cooking & Food) From USA Today: “Grace LaFountain, an 8-year-old from New Hartford, N.Y., recently won the Loukoumi’s Celebrity Cookbook ‘Favorite Childhood Recipe’ contest. Good for her. This week, she will make her ‘Great-Grandma Hutchins’ Fudge’ … Read More
Press Release: Mom’s Choice Awards Honorees – September
Welcome Honorees & Visitors! The Mom’s Choice Awards® distinguishes itself in the manner we recognize and celebrate our award-winning creators: authors, artists, publishers, inventors, and more. Our monthly press release offers details about our newest honorees and their products, which have earned our Honoring Excellence seal. You will find award winning books, educational products, toys, and more for your children … Read More