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5 Things Your Child Should Take to School Everyday

What are the things your child should bring to school every day to ensure success? With school starting, it’s time to help your child learn to get organized, and it’s vital to help your son or daughter be ready to focus and learn. The five items are: something in which to hold pencils,... - September 04, 2016 - Organized for Success

New Children Book Launched

Chief Executive Officer, Gracie Bradford, of MBradford Management Associates LLC announces the addition of a new component of the employee training and development consulting business through the launch of a book just in time for September National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The new addition reaches a wider audience benefiting from the company’s approach to learning. In addition to the healthcare sector, training now includes parents, education administrators, pet lovers, and teachers. - September 03, 2016 - MBradford Management Associates LLC

Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Selling Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments

Noah's Park & Playgrounds Now Offering Wide Variety of Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments to its online E-commerce store, www.noahsplay.com - September 01, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds

CleverTap Brings the Power of Triggered Notifications & Live User Segments to the Education Market

CleverTap's partnership with Hooked on Phonics and School4One provide educators with deeper engagement and retention with parents, teachers and students alike. Today, they have announced the expansion of their latest and most powerful mobile analytics & user engagement platform into the education sector. - August 30, 2016 - CleverTap

How Can the World Could be a Better Place Through Education? Young Potential Development LLC Launches a New Digital Tool for Tweens and Teens.

Are families really preparing our children to discover their potential, achieve their best and develop their talents for the future? Guided by the belief that education is the best way possible to solve many of society’s challenges, Franco Soldi has developed and tested The CUBE with thousands of kids, parents and teachers around the world. Today, The CUBE is ready to be launched here in the US this coming September 7th on the Crowdfunding Platform Kickstarter. - August 29, 2016 - Young Potential Development (YPD), LLC

Lutheran Services in America and the Annie E. Casey Foundation Bring Together Key Leaders to Improve Child Well-being Programs in the United States

Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) to bring together key leaders serving children, youth, and families to participate in AECF’s preeminent Results-Based Leadership Institute (RBLI). This collective work is made... - August 29, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America

Christian Music Trendsetter Carman Returns to the Stage Triumphant After Life-Threatening Cancer Battle

Bringing life and hope to families across the country in the high energy 2016 "CinemaSonic Experience" Tour - August 25, 2016 - Carman

Charity Memorializing Extraordinary Fallen Kindergarten Teacher Approaches One-Year Anniversary

Too many school children in the U.S. live with food insecurity. Many of those children also go without hot lunches at school, medical and dental examinations, prescriptions and academic supplies needed to assure positive life outcomes. Corbin’s Legacy is dedicated to continuing the work of Corbin Leafman, a teacher whose life was cut short far too early, is committed to making sure that these sad facts change. No child should suffer, no parent should feel powerless. #becauseweknewher - August 22, 2016 - Corbin's Legacy

Boys & Girls Club of Garfield and C.S. Tree Productions Presents “The Back-2-School Experience”

Garfield Resident Organizes “Back-2-School” Benefit to Help Local Students. - August 19, 2016 - CS Tree Productions

The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Reaching Out to Parents

The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee participated at the Metro event Parent University this past weekend. - August 18, 2016 - The Way to Happiness

Nate Goodman, San Diego Teen, Produces a Film for an International Organization (ReSurf) on Hawaii Mission Trip

Nate Goodman, age 17, a resident of San Diego California, recently traveled to Hawaii with 14 other ReSurf volunteers to distribute donated and refurbished surf boards to underprivileged children living on the West side of Oahu. Nate Goodman, a founding member of the San Diego ReSurf branch, brought his filmmaking skills and equipment to Hawaii to assist in the effort and document this excursion. The film will be debuted in San Diego on August 18th, 2016. - August 15, 2016 - Nate Goodman Enterprises

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School Announces First Inclusive Education Program in the Charleston Diocese’s Greenville Deanery

Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School in Greenville, SC, has established the EMBRACE Program, the first inclusive education program in the Charleston Diocese’s Greenville Deanery. They will welcome two students during its inaugural 2016-2017 school year. This academic endeavor will provide an inclusive educational experience for students with mild to moderate intellectual abilities that have traditionally been separated into a segregated classroom and denied equal opportunities in education. - August 05, 2016 - Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School

Iankovskyi Foundation Has Supported the Families of IDP by Offering Sanative Trips to Their Children

“The childhood is not to be menaced by the war, because the new and growing generation of Ukrainians is our common future, that we should protect with care and attention”, - that is the opinion of the patron of the National Charity Foundation “Initiative for the Future,” Igor Iankovskyi. - August 05, 2016 - Igor Iankovskyi Charity Foundation

First Baptist Church Covington Introduces "Celebration Station" Ministry for Children Grades K-5

Celebration Station is a children’s 52-week long program that compliments Celebrate Recovery, a Christ centered recovery program designed to help individuals overcome hardships, hurts, hang-ups, and habits. So while adults explore topics that bring healing and wholeness, kids can discover the same truths in age appropriate ways. - August 01, 2016 - First Baptist Church Covington

BeAKidsHero Online Training Series Helps Parents Protect Children from Sexual Predators

BeAKidsHero has launched a free 3-part online training series for parents about child sexual abuse prevention. - July 25, 2016 - BeAKidsHero™

International Creativity for Social Change Event: The 2016 Creative Activist Virtual Summit, Hosted by Author & Activist Rae Luskin

Rae Luskin, author of the award-winning book "The Creative Activist," will be hosting The Creative Activist Virtual Summit from August 15th – 22nd, 2016. Featuring 24 expert guest speakers, the goals of this year’s summit are to provide practical tools, fresh ideas, and... - July 22, 2016 - The Winning Adventure

Jocelyn Gets a Wheelchair Accessible Van

Performance Mobility, Chive Charities and BraunAbility have teamed up to help Joycelyn and her family travel more comfortably in their first wheelchair accessible minivan. - July 12, 2016 - Performance Mobility

Bilingual from Birth: a New Kickstarter Project to Teach Babies English

Skylark English for Babies, an innovative kit for families, was created by British experts. It was made especially for families where English is a second language. Skylark Learning, the early childhood education company, launched a Kickstarter project on 4 July. They hope to raise £5,000 to produce a new resource for introducing English to children from birth. - July 09, 2016 - Skylark Learning

Washington DC-Based Fairlington Dental Supports National Charity Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Children with Cancer and Their Families

Fairlington Dental Raises Funds, Donates Items and Gives Their Time to The Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation, which Makes It Possible for Mattie Miracle to Provide for the Psychological, Emotional and Social Needs of Children with Cancer. - July 06, 2016 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation

Northwest Christian Church to Reach New Families with the Addition of a Certified Special Needs Children’s Ministry

As part of its long term vision to connect the local community to Christ, Northwest Christian Church announced today that it will launch a new ministry for Special Needs Children in early October called “UNlimited.” It will be part of NWCC’s current KidsTown children’s... - July 05, 2016 - Northwest Christian Church

Drug-Free Tennessee Works with Community Leaders to Spread Hope

For International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Drug-Free Tennessee held a roundtable discussion about ending the drug demand in Nashville. - July 01, 2016 - Drug Free South

The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Participates in Father’s Day Celebration

The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee had a great time participating in a celebration for Father’s Day. - July 01, 2016 - The Way to Happiness

Drug-Free Tennessee Blankets the Edgehill Neighborhood with Truth

For International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Drug-Free Tennessee took to the Edgehill neighborhood to distribute copies of the Truth About Drugs booklet. - June 30, 2016 - Drug Free South

Torres Chess and Music Academy Announces Summer Camp

The Torres Chess and Music Academy's official summary for the 2016 Fremont Summer Chess Camp at Mission San Jose Elementary School in Fremont, California. - June 28, 2016 - Torres Chess and Music Academy

Philly Web Design Firm to Provide Internships to CODE OIC Students

Philadelphia web design firm to bring on three aspiring female coders for summer internship program. - June 24, 2016 - Blue Pelican Media

Film Festival to Promote a Week of Love, Peace, & Healing Through Cinema

The Inaugural Love International Film Festival in Conjunction with The Lotus Light Children Charity is Set for July 2016 - June 15, 2016 - Love International Film Festival

Another Buddy Bench Installed in Massachusetts, Inspired by Local Author, Arlene Lagos

Millis CFB Elementary is holding a buddy bench dedication ceremony on Wednesday, June 22nd at 1:30pm. The dedication is a gift from the fourth grade class of 2024 and is inspired by the book, "Outside The Circle" by Arlene Lagos. - June 14, 2016 - CFB Home and School Association

Vacation Bible School 2016 Sponsored by Chinese Community Church of South Bay

The Chinese Community Church of South Bay, located in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, is offering a Vacation Bible School for children from June 24, 2016 to June 25, 2016 at the church premises. - June 14, 2016 - Chinese Community Church of South Bay

"Dream the Big Dream" Youth Conference and Gala

Changing Lives Together, Inc. (CLT) is a 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofit organization that was established 2013 in Hampton, VA and was founded on the principle of helping those in need. CLT will be hosting a youth conference at the Crowne Plaza Marina Hotel. “Dream the Big Dream” Youth Conference supports children of incarcerated parents. This event is designed to encourage youth to dream big. - June 12, 2016 - Changing Lives Together, Inc.

Music, Mice, and Moose!

Angela Woodhull writes fun facts for kids - and turns them into music - June 09, 2016 - Celebrate Life Through the Arts

Eta Nu Sigma Brooklyn & Queens Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated in Partnership with the Bedford YMCA Presents Swim1922 /Water Palooza

The USA Swimming Foundation raises funds to support programs that save lives and build champions in the pool and in life. USA Swimming Foundation works to increase swim participation and decrease drowning rates in the community. - June 08, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated

J.C. Restoration Volunteers Surpassed Goal to Pack 100,000 Life-Saving Meals

J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) and hundreds of community members worked to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between J.C. Restoration and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), volunteers set a goal to prepare 100,000 life-saving meals at this FMSC... - June 07, 2016 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.

Giving the Gift of Sight to Hundreds Around the World

For each pair of eyeglasses purchased by patients during the months of May and June 2016, Linden Optometry, P.C. in Pasadena will make a donation to provide eye exams and eyeglasses to children in underserved communities around the world. - May 28, 2016 - Linden Optometry, P.C.

Temecula California Troop 301: Three Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor

Three local scouts: Richard Austin LaFleur, Gino Piccino, and Zac Skinner will be recognized at an invitation only Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held at Harveston Lake House in Temecula, CA on Thursday May 26 at 5:00 pm PDT. The presenting speakers and color guard are past and present leaders... - May 26, 2016 - Boy Scouts of America Troop 301 Tahquitz Council

"Exploring The Core" App Series Provides Valuable Tools for Educators and Parents

One teacher from Los Angeles demystifies state standards. - May 24, 2016 - Greg Mullen

Free Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls at Northridge High School

Jeff Lisath Head Boys Basketball Coach at Dayton Northridge High School is offering a free basketball camp for boys and girls passing to grades 5th-12th. This is open to any school. The camp is sponsored by Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries and Hoop Culture and will include instruction from former college basketball players and special professional guest, including Morgan Jones. Coming out of High School Morgan was ranked the 9th nationally. - May 24, 2016 - Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries

Hoboken Apple Montessori School Sinatra Drive Celebrates 100th Day of School

Hoboken Apple Montessori Schools on Sinatra Drive commemorates its 100th day of school. The preschool opened its doors to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners in the community on January 4, 2016. The school is the second Hoboken location for Apple Montessori Schools. - May 20, 2016 - Apple Montessori Schools

Journalist’s Debut Novel Explores Extreme Solution for Parents of Troubled Teens

DELIVER HER by journalist Patricia Perry Donovan examines a radical ploy for parents of wayward teens: the hiring of a transport service to take the youth to therapeutic treatment. - May 20, 2016 - Patricia Perry Donovan

UK Leading Children’s Charity, Barnardo’s Becomes Leader in Mobile Oracle® HR

Applaud Solutions UK Limited, a market leader in Rich User Experience and Mobile Applications for Oracle ® E-Business Suite, today announced that Barnardo’s, the UK’s leading children’s charity, has gone live with Applaud Self Service. With Applaud, Barnardo’s intends... - May 19, 2016 - Applaud Solutions

Montessori on the Lake Jogs for Free Wheelchair Mission

How young is too young to think globally? At Montessori on the Lake (MOTL), a preschool through grade 8 school, children are never too young. Every year since 2005 MOTL has held a jog-a-thon to raise money for a charitable organization. For the second time MOTL has selected to support Free... - May 12, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission

Oakland Small Business Owner Starts Scholarship Program for Underserved High School Students

First Scholarships Being Presented on Thursday to 42 Students in Oakland Unified School District - May 10, 2016 - Craig Communications

Specialized Arts and Amateur Athletic Union Basketball School Opens in Nassau County, New York

iCovenant Congregation Prep, New York’s First and Only Specialized Scriptural-integrated Academic, Arts, and AAU Basketball “Third Place Ekklesia” AKA Place of Academia and Discipleship Training Finds Its Permanent Home in Oceanside, New York–Opening Its Doors September 2016. - April 29, 2016 - iCovenant Congregation Prep

Art of Success Announces a Summer Camp for Parents and Kids to Help Them Establish a Stronger Bond

AK Mishra's Art of Success announces a summer camp for kids and inviting parents as well which will help them bond well with their kids. Seasoned trainers under the stewardship of Success Guru AK Mishra will reveal the new and effective ways to nurture kids and transform their weakness into... - April 27, 2016 - AK Mishra's Art of Success

Dr. Stephanie Offers Tips on How to "Spring Clean" Your Relationship

Toss out those dirty habits and refresh your relationship! Dr. Stephanie Weiland Knarr, Ph.D., a nationally recognized psychotherapist and couples therapist, offers free Relationship Advice on The Relationship Repair Shop Radio Show, a weekly radio broadcast with the BBM Global Network. She invites... - April 25, 2016 - BBM global Network

Sadness at the Loss of an Autism Leader

R. Wayne Gilpin, president of Future Horizons -- the first publishing house focused solely on autism -- died after a two-and-a-half-year fight with multiple myeloma. - April 19, 2016 - Sensory Focus

St. Petersburg Human Rights Group Warns of Deadly “Side Effects” of Psychiatric Drugs

Citizens Commission on Human Rights St. Petersburg in Russia continues campaign to educate students, educators and medical professionals on the harmful effects of psychiatric drugs with a private screening of the documentary Dead Wrong: How Psychiatric Drugs Can Kill Your Child. - April 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology International

Carol Lynn Richardson Recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Carol Lynn Richardson of Saline, Michigan has been recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of childcare. About Carol Lynn Richardson Ms. Richardson has almost 50 years experience in the... - April 13, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide

Sand Springs Public Schools Choose Noah’s Park & Playgrounds’ Custom Design for Pratt Elementary School