Earlier this month, the Women’s Information Network launched a new program: After the Stork with Dyan Eybergen. The show, which airs each Monday, deals with “common parenting challenges and discuss creative ways to discipine, balance family and work, and raise morally responsible children. Among the topics … building the integrity of families strengthening family connections creative parenting for today common … Read More
From the Mailbox: Susanna Leonard Hill has a Lot to Celebrate
It is a blue-ribbon day! We love good-news stories … and we especially love sharing cool news from our honorees! So when Susanna Leonard Hill emailed us to say that her award-winning book [amazon_link id=”0802853269″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Not Yet, Rose[/amazon_link] is now a Personalized Gift for Kids, we were jumping for joy. In her note, Susanna added that “Not … 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
From the Mailbox: Lots of Sweet News from Little Pickle Press
We subscribe to our honorees’ newsletters because it helps us keep up with them … and they’re always filled with great news. The LPP Insider is no exception … So imagine our joy in learning that “our very own” Rana Diorio will be visiting The Balancing Act on June 14, 2011 to talk about “the importance and challenge of discussing … Read More
From the Mailbox: Walk Now for Autism Speaks,
Greg Walsh is the founder and president of Walsh PR. A number of the clients he represents have earned Mom’s Choice Awards. Gregi is also Ryan’s dad. Ryan is (almost) eight and began showing the signs of Autism at just 19 months. Each year, Greg and his family – known as Team RyeBreads – participate in the Walk Now for … Read More
From the Mailbox: An Open Request for Alumni
Robyn Douglas, Troop Leader for Downeast Dog Scouts Troop 159 (Bar Harbor, Maine) is collecting books for a project. We received a copy of Robyn’s request at the Mom’s Choice Awards and thought it was worth sharing. Cirra at the Northeast Harbor Library I am writing to request a donation of children’s books to be used throughout this year in the … Read More
From the Mailbox: Maria T. Maria DiVencenzo Finalist for IBPA Best Picture Book of the Year!
With her short note this afternoon, MCA award-winning author Maria T. diVencenzo made our day. Heck, maybe even our week. Maria’s newest book, The Scariest Dream Ever, is a finalist for the IBPA Best Picture Book of the Year, also known as the Benjamin Franklin Award. Last year, Maria DiVencenzo won her first Mom’s Choice Award for The Star of Christmas (Gold, … Read More