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FDA's New Arsenic Guidelines Fail to Protect Babies from Neurological Impact
The 100 ppb limit suggested, released today, did not consider IQ loss or other forms of neurological impact, allowed cancer risks far outside of protective limits, and failed to account for children who have unusually high exposures to arsenic in rice. - August 05, 2020 - Healthy Babies Bright Futures
Millions of Children Continue to Benefit from Positive Experiences at Camps with Implications for Back to School
More than 3,000 day and overnight camps nationwide ran in-person programs with positive outcomes for families and significant insights for schools. - August 05, 2020 - American Camp Association
Changing the Image of Men: L&R Productions Sings for a Healthy Manhood
Connecticut musicians and founders of L&R Productions, concerned with the current image of manhood, release two original songs about becoming a good man. - August 04, 2020 - L&R Productions
American Camp Association Offers Context on CDC Study and Implications for Back to School
More than 3,000 Camp Directors successfully ran and continue to run safe in-person day and overnight programs across the US this summer. - August 01, 2020 - American Camp Association
First All-Girls Team Chosen to Represent India at the F1 in Schools World Finals
With a combined average age of 12, the girls from Blaze outshone teams of students who were often six years older than them. They were nominated for six awards out of which they won two and qualified for the F1 in Schools World Finals. - July 29, 2020 - Team Blaze
Stange Law Firm, PC Founding Partners Named Co-Chairs of Old Newsboys
Stange Law Firm, PC Founding Partners Named Co-Chairs of Old Newsboys. There are many charities in St. Louis, but perhaps none of them is as extensive or synonymous with St. Louis, as Old Newsboys, now a charitable project of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. - July 27, 2020 - Stange Law Firm, PC
Highly Acclaimed Teen Entertainer JAC Carrera to Host a Young Performer Awards Ceremony in New York City
Escape 2 Productions and highly acclaimed teen entertainer, Jose Carrera (JAC) from Brooklyn, NY, have partner to create New York City’s first ever show showcasing young performers. With an amazing Advisory Board team, Joshua Packard, Grayson Thorne Kilpatrick, Jackie Almonte, Willie Pena, Anthony Notarile, Diante Jenkins, Joseph Guevara, Albania Matos, Julie Probst, Patrick M. Valley, Marlene Rhein and Jessica Adams, will be hosting and picking this years winners. - July 25, 2020 - Escape 2 Productions
Children Leading the Way in Giving Back
Easterseals North Georgia has been selected as a beneficiary of the 2020 Jump Ahead Benefit Horse Show. - July 24, 2020 - Easterseals North Georgia
MTS Records' Veteran Chart-Topper Talks Race Relations, Raising Kids, More in Thought-Provoking Video Interview
MTS Records' Pittsburgh musician John Vento shares his take on topics including race relations, family issues, success and memories of his hometown. - July 24, 2020 - MTS Management Group
Grace Church "Mask-A-Thon" Drive-Thru with a Purpose
Grace Church hosted a “Mask-A-Thon: Drive-Thru With A Purpose” in the parking lot of their main campus, 1006 Williamstown Drive, on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. With the school year approaching, and social distancing measures still in place due to COVID-19, many... - July 20, 2020 - Grace Church
"Where the Briars Sleep" Acquired by Tangled Tree Publishing, Debut Thriller & Chiller Releasing Worldwide July 2021
Tangled Tree Publishing Acquires Gothic, Victorian Ghost Story, "Where the Briars Sleep" - July 17, 2020 - Childress Ink
The Coming Depopulation of Public Schools to Begin This Fall
As schools announce reopening plans, parents begin to question whether public schooling is for them anymore. Gone are the days of strategically moving to a prestigious neighborhood to secure a coveted school with quality education and a wide array of opportunities. Regardless of a family’s... - July 09, 2020 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
The Citizen Science Lab Launches Cyber Summer Camps for Youth Eager to Learn STEM in Pittsburgh
Dr. Andre Samuel makes the exclusivity of science accessible to children & teens in the community. - July 09, 2020 - The Citizen Science Lab
Children’s Book Supports Healthy Grieving for Families Experiencing the Death of a Pet
Loveland Pet Loss Counselor/Author wins International Indie Book Award for “Dear Brave Friend.” - July 07, 2020 - Mourning to Light Pet Loss, LLC.
Local Author Shares Little-Known Tale of Michigan Teen Titanic Survivor Ruth Becker in "The Stars in April"
Fact-Based Historical Fiction on Teen Titanic Survivor Ruth Becker, "The Stars in April" Releases Worldwide in Spring 2021. - June 29, 2020 - Childress Ink
National Non-Profit Organization Devises One Simple Solution to Resolve Three Complex Challenges: Special Needs Children, City Budgets, and Nonviolent Offenders
A solution to city, county, and state budgets - learn how non-violent offenders can stay out of the system by helping special needs kids through community service. - June 28, 2020 - Reachout America
Youth Sports Nonprofit Uses HealthShield to be First in Country to Get Kids Back on Lacrosse Field Safely; Intermountain Lacrosse Scans Nearly 4000 Players on Opening Day
42Chat, an award-winning provider of AI chatbot solutions, announced that Intermountain Lacrosse (IMLAX) was able to open up its fields to players before any other league in the U.S. by using HealthShield, an SMS-based COVID screening tool to help businesses reopen quickly. IMLAX is a 501(c)3... - June 23, 2020 - 42Chat
Community Rowing of San Diego Partners with Elite Academic Academy to Support Students’ Extracurricular and Career/Vocational Interests
Students are invited to enroll and learn to row, kayak, and stand-up paddle board. - June 07, 2020 - Community Rowing of San Diego
iGrew Announces Partnership with Haneke Design to Build MVP
Art Fyvolent, CEO of iGrew, a Tampa-based secure, parent and child focused social media platform announced today the selection of Haneke Design as the build and programming partner for phase one and phase two. Haneke Design team joins Dan Heckman of Sales Integrations and EM Site Solutions as... - June 06, 2020 - Squirrel Ventures
STOMP Out Bullying Challenges the Public to #TakeAKnee Everyday at 1:00 PM (EST)
The leading nonprofit is dedicated to reducing and preventing discrimination, racism and hatred - Today, STOMP Out Bullying announces the #takeaknee campaign which will take place daily at 1:00 pm (EST). The leading nonprofit has always been dedicated to reducing and preventing discrimination, racism and hatred. Now, more than ever, the public must work to “End The Hate and Change The Culture.” - June 03, 2020 - Love Our Children USA
Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD of Parma, Ohio has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dr. Patricia A. Kaine, MD Dr. Patricia Kaine is a retired... - June 02, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
American Camp Association and Vice President Mike Pence Talk Summer Camp
Camp directors and operators from across the country joined the call to discuss the approach to safely and responsibly reopening summer camps amid COVID-19. - May 31, 2020 - American Camp Association
ChatterHigh Communications Inc. Launches "Home Version" of Their College and Career Exploration Resource, ChatterHigh.io
Chatterhigh is a research-proven college and career exploration resource used in thousands of schools across North America. Named EdTech of the year in 2017, they are excited to announce a "home version" optimized for parents and independent college counselors to use with teens. - May 29, 2020 - ChatterHigh Communications Inc.
Autism in Lockdown - Coming Soon from Future Horizons
Future Horizons offers books that help support teachers, parents, family members and caretakers improve their understanding of ASD and be able to build a foundation of positive growth, both intellectually and emotionally. - May 10, 2020 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Pro Skills Basketball Takes to the Internet to Help Players Compete with Others Around the Country
As the coronavirus pandemic suddenly shut down youth sports around the world, Pro Skills Basketball, a Charlotte, NC-based basketball organization, vowed to continue providing young players with the opportunity to interact, have fun and compete. They have taken to Zoom to launch Virtual Basketball... - April 27, 2020 - Pro Skills Basketball
WRIXX Youth Fiction Writing Contest 2020
Young writers have the opportunity to have their short story published as they enhance their writing skills. - April 26, 2020 - WRIXX
NoonyBook.com Becomes a Community Partner with the Asian American Unity Coalition to Assist in COVID-19 Efforts
Online e-commerce and media company, Noony Media Group/NoonyBook.com is pleased to become a community partner with the Asian American Unity Coalition in solidarity fighting COVID-19. The e-commerce media company will provide access to free audio and e-book through Kindle, beginning today and running through July 16, 2020. In addition, the company will donate a portion of proceeds to the AAUC from merchandise and book sales on NoonyBook.com. - April 24, 2020 - Simply Me Box
ABC Foundations Offers Drug Free Therapy for Kids with ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, ODD, Speech Delay, Executive Dysfunction, Sensory Processing Disorder
ABC Foundations is a drug-free educational remediation center that offers services to children with learning and academic difficulties. Some children struggle with learning and academics due to delay at the brain stem level known as Neuro Developmental Delay (NDD). ABC Foundations' program is backed by years of neurological research and follows the natural order of child development. As parents’ partner with ABC Foundations to guide their children through the process, lives are transformed. - April 22, 2020 - ABC Foundations
PHIT America Launches "50 Million Healthy Kids" Campaign with Online Petition
One Million American Signatures Needed to Create More Active Kids, Place Fitness Programs Back in Schools - April 21, 2020 - PHIT America
Prize-Winning Oriental Fairy Tale Returns as Unique Audiobook
A classic Korean lesson in filial piety, respect for one's parents, is presented in an engaging Cinderella story. In an effort to save her father's life a young girl agrees to face death in the form of a deadly giant centipede. Fortunately, thanks to a magical turtle, all ends well. - April 20, 2020 - Soma Han
Los Angeles College-Access Nonprofit Takes 20th Annual Fundraiser Online
Los Angeles college-access nonprofit takes 20th annual fundraiser online; Across social distance, MOSTe plans an inspiring virtual benefit - April 17, 2020 - MOSTe Motivating Our Students Through Experience
A Young Sea Otter's True-Life Adventure Teaches Young Readers About Marine Wildlife in New Children's Book "Sabby the Sea Otter"
Young readers will be thrilled with the new children's book "Sabby the Sea Otter," which presents the true story of a how a real-life sea otter pup and his mom were reunited, while teaching fun sea otter facts and an important lesson about how human activity affects wildlife. - April 16, 2020 - Linden Publishing
STOMP Out Bullying Tackles Cyberbullying During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in kids and teens usage of digital platforms for personal use and for online learning. With the increased usage of digital devices and social media apps, students who are prone to being bullied in school are likely to now be cyberbullied. - April 14, 2020 - Love Our Children USA
1000 Men Empowerment Group Has Partnered with Simple Medical Benefits to Provide Tele-Medical Services
Bruce Johnson, motivational speaker and founder of the 1000 Men Empowerment Group, a non-profit organization, which assists veterans, men, women and youth in transition, as well as provides job opportunities, has joined as a partner with Simple Medical Benefits (SMB) to provide Tele-Medical... - April 13, 2020 - 1000 Men Empowerment
"The Stars in April" Acquired by Iron Stream Media
"The Stars in April" Releases Worldwide in Spring 2021. - April 12, 2020 - Childress Ink
Great Educational Game Solution for Your Kids During Quarantine
So you’re going to be stuck, housebound with strange, noisy roommates ecstatic at the thought of getting an improvised vacation: your children. Already, for adults, quarantine is a huge source of boredom. For children, it can be even worse. All schools have closed due to the coronavirus... - April 05, 2020 - Lemi Consulting GmbH
Academy of Saint Therese’s Students Excel with New Distance Learning Curriculum
While teachers from elementary schools all across Bergen County had to get creative amid the COVID-19 crisis, the Academy of St. Therese, a leading Catholic elementary school in Cresskill, New Jersey, immediately launched a collaborative mix of virtual classrooms and interactive workshops to ensure... - April 01, 2020 - Academy of St. Therese
Kids Party Company Goes Virtual to Help Families Celebrate Birthdays
Amazing Fairytale Parties, a family run birthday party business, creates a solution for families' birthday woes, with Virtual Parties with a party character. - March 30, 2020 - Amazing Fairytale Parties
Notre Dame Students Continue Daily Instruction Through Distance Learning. Faith and Academics Thrive with Community Support.
Notre Dame High School students are continuing with remote classes daily amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While some schools are forced to rely on at-home learning resources, Notre Dame’s community support has allowed teachers and students to continue with class curriculum and instruction as... - March 28, 2020 - Notre Dame High School
West Cobb Kids, a Valued Ministry at West Cobb Church, is Excited to Announce the Grand Opening of Basecamp, a New Kids’ Area, on April 11-12
West Cobb Kids is excited to announce the grand opening of Basecamp, a new kids’ area, on April 11-12. In conjunction with Easter Weekend, they will also have four Easter services for the community with free Easter Egg Hunts for kids. - March 13, 2020 - West Cobb Church
Surge in Online Learning Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Throws Limelight on ClassIn
Across China, children should be back in class. Instead, virtual classroom platform, ClassIn has witnessed an incredible surge in activity and revenue as schools scramble to make the switch from in-class to online schooling for an entire nation of students stuck at home. Since the outbreak of the... - March 10, 2020 - Empower Education Online Ltd.
New White Paper from Percussion Play Explores the Positive Effects of Intergenerational Music-Making
Percussion Play, the leading outdoor musical instrument specialist, have published their latest White Paper "Play, Percussion and 'Post-Age' Pedagogy: The Positive Effects of Intergenerational Music-Making." - March 07, 2020 - Percussion Play Ltd.
TEDxYouth@BainbridgeIsland Talks from Community Youth Now Available for Viewing on TEDx YouTube Channel
The event took place on February 1, 2020 at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Merrill Keating, a sophomore at Bainbridge High School, was the Lead Organizer and Licensee of the Youth in Action showcase. - March 06, 2020 - TEDxYouth@BainbridgeIsland
United Energy Trading Teams Up with the Magic Yarn Project
Energy company helps a charity supporting childhood cancer victims. - March 06, 2020 - United Energy Trading
Acquire Shows a “One Team, One Heartbeat” Culture
Acquire knows it has a group that is filled with hard-working, driven, young professionals who “give it their all.” So how do they approach the “play hard” area of life with this energetic crew? When asked in a recent sit down, Grant Gulledge, Sr. Director of Operations at... - March 03, 2020 - Acquire
FreeEliza: A Father's Rights Organization - Kansas Supreme Court Grants Petition for Review of Father's Case
In a case of contested adoption, a Kansas man's legal battle for the right to parent his daughter will go before the Kansas Supreme Court. - March 03, 2020 - FreeEliza Father's Rights Organization
More Research Funding for Adult Autism and Pressing Housing Issues Pushed by 87 Organizations Led by Autism Housing Network and First Place Global Leadership Institute
With the exponential increase in the population of children with autism transitioning to adulthood annually and following the investment of billions of dollars in research, early diagnosis, interventions and education, a road map to understanding how best to impact life course outcomes is needed... - March 03, 2020 - Autism Housing Network
I Create Stories Debuts Comics and Kids eBooks Works by Samuel Vera on Amazon & B&N
I Create Stories announced immediate availability of works by Samuel Vera on Amazon & B&N, comic titles include "There’s an Alien in my Toilet," "CosmicWars," and "Forbidden." Kids books include "Doodies Adventures," "The Adventures of Cosmic Gorf," "Mandie Pandie in The Curfew," "Scary Aerie," "The Oogoolie Boogoolies," and "Arrghh!." Best known for his flagship comic "There’s an Alien in my Toilet," Samuel re-enters the creative world releasing his catalogue of books through Amazon and B&N. - March 03, 2020 - i Create Stories
Homestead House Publishing Announces Release of a New Colorado Native American Children’s Book That Captivates the Mind and Eye
Debut author Rachel Salgado introduces her new book, "Falling Rock: A High Plains Native Legend." This vibrantly illustrated children's book bursts with vibrant color and emotion through this re-crafting of a legendary story that celebrates the Native Peoples of the Colorado High Plains. - March 02, 2020 - Homestead House Publishing
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Spreads Cheer for World Happiness Day
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee is working to help communities across Nashville. - February 28, 2020 - The Way to Happiness