What’s the difference between being a journalist and an entrepreneur? Not a whole lot. As Clare Schexnyder explains, her tenacity and aggressive research were just the tools she needed as co-creator and owner of Oh Baby! Fitness, an exercise program for pregnant and new moms. In her last job before taking the title Mom, Clare was a producer for CNN … Read More
May Spotlight Shines on I Can Do It by Growing Sound part of Children Inc.
Growing Sound is the nonprofit venture of Children, Inc., which has been offering educational resources to children and their families since 1977. In some ways, Growing Sound (created in 1997) is a 20th Anniversary tot he world. The organization was developed to create music and other products that translate key findings from recent child development research into practical and entertaining products 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
Mom’s Choice Awards Welcomes April 2011 Honorees
Congratulations and WelcomeApril 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. <a href="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fwwwmomschoice-20%2F8003%2Ff4d695c2-a815-4ef0-9fc1-b09746f9afeb&Operation=NoScript">Amazon.com Widgets</a> Read more
May Spotlight Shines on Yes Kidz Can by Lisa Novick and Julie Chapman
Have you ever wondered how long it takes to really make a difference? Well, for moms Julie Chapman and Lisa Novick, it’s been a fast sixteen months. These two moms have been involved with philanthropy for along time, and when they launched Yes Kidz Can! in January 2010, they focused all that experience on one purpose: to encourage kids, their … 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
Multi Award-winning Author Cheri L. Hallwood is Bringing Books to Life
Now, in addition to being a mom-preneur, publisher, and multi-award-winning author, Cheri L. Hallwood has added the title “judge.” Cheri is helping to judge the winners among the finalists in the Miller College Children’s Literature Project. She is also looking forward to see the transformation of three of her picture books – The Curious Polka Dot Surprise; One Wish for Winifred … Read More
TIVO Alert: MCA Award-winning Author Melinda Chambers on Lifetime Television
Award Winning Author to Appear on Lifetime’s ‘The Balancing Act’ on Tuesday TERRA ALTA – Award winning author Melinda Chambers of Romney will appear as a guest on Tuesday’s episode (26 April 2011) of “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime TV. The show airs from 7-8 a.m. Chambers has earned seven national awards for her children’s books including three Mom’s Choice Awards for … Read More