Feature: Mom Prefers

Product reviews from a parental point of view, from trikes to tech. If it's meant to make a kid's life richer or a parent's easier, here's where our Blogcritics give you the unbiased lowdown.

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• Book Review: What Do You See When You Look At Me? by Sarah E. Sauer

  This debut picture book is very simple and easy to read with beautiful images.

  Review by VS Grenier — on May 20, 2013

• Book Review: Night Buddies Impostors and One Far-Out Flying Machine by Sands Heatherington

  A red crocodile causes much confusion and a ton of mischief in Night Buddies.

  Review by VS Grenier — on Feb 15, 2013

• Book Review: Baby Come Home by Elizabeth Kail Arnita

  Children will learn valuable life lessons as Baby journeys from his beautiful garden and into the big world around him.

  Review by VS Grenier — on Feb 04, 2013

• Interview: Award-winning Author Kai Strand

  "My kids inspired me to start writing; my oldest daughter’s love for the written word and my oldest son’s reluctance to love it."

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Oct 19, 2012

• Spotlight Interview with Maggie Lyons, Author of Vin and the Dorky Duet

  Maggie Lyons favorite part of writing for young people is indulging in all that childlike innocence, enthusiasm, and imaginative freedom.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Sep 14, 2012

• Interview: Meet Author Alyce Joy, Author of KA-BOOM!

  Alyce Joy hopes every child who reads her stories will look forward to each new adventure, as her favorite fairy becomes entangled into many outrageous happenstances.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Sep 06, 2012

• Interview: Meet Author Sands Hetherington, Author of Night Buddies, A Lights Out Adventure Series for Kids

  Night Buddies is an astonishing and inventive adventure with unforgettable cast of characters that will make you laugh and win over your heart.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Aug 06, 2012

• Interview: Jo Linsdell, Author and Illustrator of Out and About at the Zoo

  Out And About At The Zoo is a cute book that describes a child's memory filled trip to the zoo.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Jul 19, 2012

• Meet Debut Children's Author Viji K. Chary

  Debut picture book Porcupine’s Seeds is about how Porcupine longs to grow beautiful sunflowers in his garden.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Jun 25, 2012

• Interview: Laura Smith, Author of All Things

  The author talks about the trials and spiritual awakening to led to her debut book.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Jun 15, 2012

• Book Review: The Homemade Pantry - 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making by Alana Chernila

  A treasure of information on how to prepare natural foods cheaply and easily.

  Review by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on May 26, 2012

• Interview: Meet Award-Winning Author Fran Orenstein

  Fran Orenstein, Ed.D., award-winning author and poet, wrote her first poem at age eight and submitted a short story to a magazine at age twelve.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on May 16, 2012

• Meet Author Nicole Borgenicht

  Meet children's fiction writer Nicole Borgenicht.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Apr 27, 2012

• Author Spotlight: Hope Irvin Marston, Award-winning YA and Children's Author

  Hope Irvin Marston is an award-winning author of 32 children’s books and several adult titles.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Feb 21, 2012

• Interview: Spotlight with Kasey Crawford Kellem, Creator of M.O.M. Books

  Kasey Crawford Kellem has devoted her life to helping children facing adversity be resilient.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Feb 12, 2012

• Ten Questions with Author Molly Nero of the Children’s Book Series, Smarty Pig

  Teaching fourth grade awakened Molly Nero's love of writing. She was encouraged and nurtured by her students.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Jan 20, 2012

• Author Spotlight: Debut Author Maryann B. Sawka

  Get a quick refresher for the table manners that we may have forgotten with Maryann B. Sawka's debut book.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Jan 12, 2012

• Interview with Teen Author Rachel Yurchisin

  Rachel Yurchisin, teen author, is no different from any author who loves to write and dreams about sharing their books.

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Jan 11, 2012

• 5 Ways to Save Money on Healthy Meals For Kids

  You can feed your kids healthy food and stay within a budget. Here are five tips that can get you started.

  Opinion by Super Healthy Kids — on Nov 25, 2011

• Interview: Meet Award-Winning Author Jewel Kats

  Jewel Kats is not shy in saying, “I’m a disability activist.”

  Interview by VS Grenier — on Nov 23, 2011