On May 19, 2009, MCA Founder Tara Paterson talked with Bonnie Wayne, a 2009 Mom’s Choice Awards® honoree. We are reformatting and republishing this interview as part of our Alumni Spotlight. This week I interviewed author Bonnie A. Wayne. Bonnie writes concept books for children which include Counting with Bella and Finny, Shapes with Bella and Finny, Colors with Bella … Read More
When Going to the Dogs is a Good Thing: Meet Chrysa Smith
The Alumni Spotlight is a periodic feature on the official Mom’s Choice Awards® blog. It is part of our ongoing effort to “shine the spotlight” on our honorees and their award-winning, family-friendly products, services, and media. Writing has always come easy for Chrysa Smith. Still, there are times when she has writer’s block and needs to step away to refresh her … Read More
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
The Pigs Love the Pennies (and We Love the Pigs): A Conversation with Jeanette Ramnarine
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
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