How She found Simon and Sandy: An Interview with Donna Seim

On May 5, 2009, MCA Founder Tara Paterson talked with Donna Marie Seim, a 2009 Mom’s Choice Awards® honoree. We are reformatting and republishing this interview as part of our Alumni Spotlight. I recently conducted an interview with 2009 Mom’s Choice Award’s® honoree Donna Marie Seim. Donna’s book, Where is Simon, Sandy? won a gold award in the Children’s Picture … Read More

Medical Tips from the Inside – From Insiders Who Know

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

Grounded Parenting: Taking the Intuitive Path

On June 12, 2009, MCA Founder Tara Paterson talked with Vanessa Van Petten, a 2009 Mom’s Choice Awards® honoree. We are reformatting and republishing this interview as part of our Alumni Spotlight. I had the pleasure of interviewing a friend and colleague of mine, Vanessa Van Petten, about her Mom’s Choice Founder’s Award for her book You’re Grounded. I first … Read More

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

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

Once a Mom, Always a Mom: Heather Ledeboer and Mom4Life.com

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

The Wizard Rides the Magic School Bus: Nick Ruth and the Remin Chronicles

In 2007, the Just for Mom Foundation presented a series of profiles of Mom’s Choice Awards Alumni on its website. Lucie Bouchard Antoniazzi profiled author Nick Ruth, MCA award-winner for his fantasy chapter book series. We are republishing that feature (adding links and updated information) as part of our Alumni Spotlight series. The recipient of the Fall 2005 Mom’s Choice … Read More