I’m not a bitter woman *bah humbug.*
So, that’s why I am encouraging you to nip on over to the Munch Bunch Munch Time 2012 Short Story competition and take a look at the great stories on there; you can even print some of them out, and read them to your kids. I am sure they will love their originality, and, of course, their cow.
KiddyCharts, well me actually, entered the competition, but we didn’t make it as one of the ten regional stories chosen at the final cut. However, I am not surprised, as the quality of the competition was obviously fierce.
Child psychologist Dr Richard Woolfson, who has been involved with the ‘Munch Time’ story writing competition for the last three years, says:
“This year’s entries have been of the highest standard. Creating stories is a wonderfully creative and rewarding activity for parents to enjoy with their little ones. Story time with very young children is not just beneficial for their intellectual development, it is a magical opportunity to bond, which even the busiest of parents should make time for.”
Make me, and the KiddyCharts kids, feel better by reading the stories that did make it, then we won’t feel quite so inadequate about being cast aside!
Voting closes at midnight on Sunday 22nd July, so there is still a week to go. The winner will get a £1,000 cash prize, and their story made into an eBook. They even get 100 printed copies to pass on to family and friends. Spare a few moments of your and your kids time to make someone happy.
What do you think of the stories, let us know below; and tell us who you’ve voted for too!
Helen
Helen is a mum to two, social media consultant, and website editor; and this site is (we think) the only Social Enterprise parenting magazine! Since giving up being a business analyst when juggling travel, work and kids proved too complicated, she founded KiddyCharts so she could be with her kids, and use those grey cells at the same time. KiddyCharts has reach of over 1.1million across social and the site. The blog works with big family brands (including travel) to help promote their services, as well as offering free resources to parents of kids under 10. It gives 51%+ profits to Reverence for Life, who fund a number of important initiatives in Africa, including bringing running water and basic equipment to a school in Tanzania. Helen has worked as a digital marketing consultant (IDM qualified) with various organisations, including Channel Mum, Truprint, Talk to Mums, and Micro Scooters. She loves to be creative in the brand campaigns she works on. Get in touch TODAY!