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PE4life Joins The Century Council, Apolo Ohno and Dara Torres on Capitol Hill
PE4life, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to getting kids fit in a fun and interactive way joined The Century Council today on Capitol Hill for the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, a widely attended educational event that teaches parents and kids the importance of... - April 24, 2010 - PE4life
12 Year Old Golf Prodigy Shooting for $1 Million at Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County Golf Tournament
Youngest player in field of eight attempting to win prize money. - April 24, 2010 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County
International Bullying Prevention Association Conference to Feature Cyberbullying, Technology and Other Issues Related to Bullying
The 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association, "Challenge And Promise Of The Cyberworld: Bullying Prevention in the Age of the Internet" will take place in Seattle, Washington, on November 15 - 17, 2010. The Presenting Sponsor is the Microsoft Corporation. Emphasis will be on current issues in bullying, including cyberbullying and the impact on schools. - April 23, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association
SWAG-TV Act Outloud! Voice Your View, Vote SWAG-TV with Pepsi Refresh
SWAG-TV Act Outloud! announces submission for PepsiCo's Refresh Project, which grants thousands of dollars to 32 potential recipients voted America’s favorite idea, reflecting positive community impact. Vying for a grant of $50,000 in Pepsi’s category of Health, SWAG-TV focuses on... - April 23, 2010 - SWAG-TV
HotelTravel.com Sponsors BBAP Child-Watch Phuket Charity Golf Event
HotelTravel.com is a Platinum Plus Sponsor of the British Business Association – Phuket Child-Watch Charity Golf Event on 24 April. Child-Watch Phuket provides full-time care for more than 70 underprivileged school kids who have been abused and maintains a day care for children whose parents are incarcerated. - April 22, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Kidpreneurs Wins Gold
Serial entrepreneurs and constant advocates for the fostering of intelligent young minds, the Toren brothers have done something unique with "Kidpreneurs," by outlining the basic tools and strategies adults use to groom their businesses in a simple, straightforward manner that will allow any child to easily understand. - April 21, 2010 - Matthew Toren and Adam Toren
Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make a Difference List
Love Our Children USA announced today the recipients of the Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, which recognize and support mothers in the celebrity and entertainment industries for their balancing motherhood, work and causes around the world. Among this year’s winners are celebrity moms Julianna Margulies, Amanda Peet, Keri Russell, Meredith Vieira, and Vanessa Williams. - April 20, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
Wisconsin Pediatricians Oppose Sale of "Raw Milk" -- WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 628 and SB 434
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands opposed to two companion bills currently going through the legislature that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized milk. "Raw milk" is a potentially dangerous food product that would endanger children and individuals with compromised immune systems, as well as the general public. - April 19, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
The 99th Match is Awarded Apex Reviews’ Highest Five Star Rating for Its Compelling Narrative and Relevance to Wrestling Today’s Challenges
Apex Reviews awarded The 99th Match its highest five star rating while its author recently met with more than fourteen hundred students at Brentwood High School where the story takes place to discuss career topics and wrestling with real life. - April 19, 2010 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
AuPairCare of Northeast Ohio Partners with Build-A-Bear and Donates to Akron Children's Hospital
Northeast Ohio AuPairCare Area Director Heather Murray along with local au pairs from 8 different countries participate in Annual Share-A-Bear Campaign. - April 17, 2010 - AuPairCare of Northeast Ohio
Cash4Books.net Partners with DonorsChoose.org to Turn Books Into Cash and New Classroom Supplies
Struggling classrooms around the country are getting an extra helping hand from Cash4Books.net customers with its new DonorsChoose.org Partnership. - April 15, 2010 - McKenzie Books, Inc.
Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu School Opens
The Dragon Institute puts the Chinese martial arts system of Wing Chun Kung Fu on the map in Orange County, California. As Orange County's first facility dedicated to the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu, The Dragon Institute will teach the same martial arts system to studied by legendary martial arts actor Bruce Lee. - April 13, 2010 - The Dragon Institute
New NAPO® in the Schools Trained Provider Karin E. Fried Ready to Teach Kids How to be More Organized
Teaching your kids organizational skills when they are young will be a lesson they can carry with them throughout their life. NAPO® in the Schools Trained Provider Karin E. Fried is bringing her organizational skills to the kids in the second through fifth grade with a fun and informative program. - April 12, 2010 - Organizational Consulting Services
Boston Author Tries to Hit Funding Home Run for Bats and Books
Sports, exercise and books, natural partners, team up in children's library exhibit. Research shows exercise helps children lose weight and achieve more in school. - April 11, 2010 - Irene Smalls
Petit Confection to Launch at "The Sweetest Thing" Event; MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer to Serve as Event Partners
Petit Confection, a French inspired children’s clothing line, will debut at “The Sweetest Thing” party on Tuesday, May 4 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at beloved West Village eatery Sweetiepie. The event will be hosted by MAMAISTA, a daily e-newsletter for chic moms and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™ charity, who raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research through nationwide bake sales. - April 10, 2010 - Petit Confection
Area Women Owned Businesses Work Together to Benefit the Pajama Program
WNYKids.com, Baby’s Sweet Beginnings (Lancaster), Insty-Prints (Cheektowaga) and Monkey See, Monkey Do Children's Bookstore (Clarence) have joined forces to collect new books and pajamas for area children to benefit the Pajama Program. - April 09, 2010 - WNY Kids
Copious Publishing Author, Kijana Martin, Fills the Teen/Parent Communication Gap in the Unparalleled Young Adult Life Reference Book, "Real Life, Real Choices"
In an attempt to fill the gap, explain sensitive subjects with real life experience, or to be accessible when a parent or guardian isn’t, author, Kijana Martin has shared her life in a down to earth fashion to be referenced for a lifetime. - April 08, 2010 - Copious Publishing
Kids ‘R’ Kids Co-Owner Podcasts on Choosing a Summer Camp
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced the release of a podcast discussing the criteria parents should consider when choosing a summer camp for their child. In the podcast, Julie Moye, co-owner of... - April 07, 2010 - Kids R Kids
New Book on Teen Depression: "Save the Teens: Preventing Suicide, Depression and Addiction"
“Save the Teens: Preventing suicide, depression and addiction” written by Carolyn C. Zahnow, gives help and hope for those whose lives are touched by teens by providing the signs of depression and substance abuse – all in an effort to prevent the loss of life by suicide. - April 05, 2010 - Carolyn C. Zahnow, author
Dental Office in Fairfield, CT Now Accepts Husky for Children
Dr. Mariana Conant a Fairfield Connecticut Dentist is now accepting State of Connecticut - Children Husky program at her office. - April 04, 2010 - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairfield
TIAS ARMS 9th Annual Benefit for Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
"Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are." Nkosi Johnson, 12 year old South African Aids Victim 1989-2001. Tias Arms, a non-profit, non-denominational organization founded by local Hoag Hospital nurse, Joanne Baker, is holding its 9th annual fundraising benefit, Sunday April 18th from noon to 4:00 pm, at Chapman University, Beckman Hall 404, Orange, California. the highlight of the event will be the auctioning of a "Dr. McDreamy" eligible bachelor. - April 02, 2010 - Tias Arms
Easter 2010 Freebies at EliteDresses.com
Kids may now download free Easter coloring pages at EliteDresses.com. These Easter coloring pictures were specially illustrated by Ms. Leanne Franson, who has illustrated more than 100 published titles. - April 02, 2010 - ChildBook-EliteDresses
comCables Wine Tasting Benefit is a Tremendous Success
Denver-based comCables sponsored the Here’s Life Inner City - Denver (HLIC-Denver) Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Benefit for the 6th consecutive year. The HLIC-Denver Wine Tasting Benefit was held at the Tivoli in Denver on the evening of March 27, 2010. The event, attended by 115 wine... - April 01, 2010 - comCables
Raising Money and Awareness to Keep America’s Children Safe on National Love Our Children Day on April 8th… a Kickoff to National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Love Our Children USA announced today its partnership with UNO Chicago Grill to enhance efforts to keep America’s children safe by kicking off the 27th National Child Abuse Prevention month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities with a celebration of children. - April 01, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
Learn to Lie like a Pro for April Fools Day with the Host of the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric Wolf, the host of the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show, is available to be interviewed on or before April 1st, 2010 on how to lie successfully for April Fools' Day. In 2009 he was interviewed on Fox 45 local News in Dayton, Ohio. Eric Wolf was a Master of Ceremonies’ at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C 2009 Folk Life Festival. - March 31, 2010 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
ARISE Celebrates 24 Years of Reaching Out to At-Risk, Incarcerated Youth Through Exciting Group Life-Skills Lessons and Compelling Interactive Activities
For nearly a quarter century, ARISE has motivated troubled youth to open up about their lives and express themselves while learning the crucial life skills in the dynamic ARISE curriculum. - March 31, 2010 - ARISE Foundation
Kuk Sool Won of Menlo Park, California - Martial Artists Raise Over $7000 for Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital
http://www.menlokuksool.com - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts and Character Development Center – Martial Arts Kids raise money for other kids at second annual Kick-A-Thon. - March 30, 2010 - Kuk Sool Won of Menlo Park
Teens Against Distracted Driving Campaign
Roswold Foundation for Injured Children and Roswold Law Group Launch TADD Campaign To Raise Awareness of the Dangers of Texting While Driving Amongst Teenagers Roswold Foundation for Injured Children joins forces with Roswold Law Group and Teens Against Distracted Driving (TADD) in a campaign to... - March 28, 2010 - Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys
Sandbox Couture Offers 15% Discount Off Baby Clothes, Baby Gifts and Children's Clothes
Back to School Sale on Baby Clothes and Baby Gifts with VIP Discount Code of spring2010. - March 26, 2010 - Sandbox Couture
Blog Community Helps 36 Families in Real Life
Liz Logelin, a mother for only 27 hours before passing away, inspires thousands to help grieving families. The Liz Logelin Foundation grants $20,000 to grieving families. - March 26, 2010 - The Liz Logelin Foundation
Keeping Kids Safe from Bullying and Cyber-Bullying; Child Abuse Prevention Services March 26 Legislative Breakfast in Melville, NY
The recent tragic suicide of 17-year old Alexis Pilkington on Long Island once again puts the spotlight on bullying and cyber-bullying, and how damaging and sometimes fatal bullying can be. The implications of the use of technology by bullies, and its impact on the school and community is a new frontier for legislators and educators that will be explored during the conference. - March 26, 2010 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Children’s Cancer Research Fund Announces Celebrity Spokespersons Team for 5th Annual Kids 4 Kids Run/Walk Event
Event Scheduled on April 25 to Support Children’s Cancer Research Fund. - March 26, 2010 - Children’s Cancer Research Fund
Response to CPSC Baby Sling Warning & Media Coverage: for Infants of All Ages, Benefits of Safe, Correct Babywearing Outweigh Risk
In response to the advisory published March 12, 2010, by the Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding baby sling safety, the nonprofit organization Babywearing International, Inc., called on consumer advocates as well as advocates for parent and child welfare to encourage safe babywearing for... - March 23, 2010 - Babywearing International, Inc.
Amero Enterprise Launches New Financial Aid Website, Amero.org
Amero.org As One of the Biggest Sites in the Realm of Financial Aid, Provides Free Information, Tools, and Strategies Helping Undergraduate and Graduate Students Pay for College with Money That is Not Required to Pay Back. - March 22, 2010 - Amero Enterprise
Boarding School Wizard Launches Education Blog
Boarding School Wizard’s education blog goals are to provide students and parents with the latest news and educational information about boarding schools, the selection and admission processes as well as the entire residential schooling experience. - March 22, 2010 - Education Wizard Network, LLC
Latest Recipient of RefrigeratorArtist.com's Savings Bond Prize Announced
Second-grader Chloe Hoskins-Ward has been awarded $400 in U.S. savings bonds for creating the winning artwork in the RefrigeratorArtist.com monthly contest. - March 22, 2010 - RefrigeratorArtist.com
"Let’s End Bullying Together" Another "Jeans Bring Dreams Concert" to Benefit "Champions Against Bullying"
“Jeans Bring Dreams” a Tween/Teen Traveling Concert Series is scheduled for March 25, 2010, to be held at Level 3 in Los Angeles, California from 5:00pm to 10:00pm www.jeansbringdreams.com. Red Carpet will begin at 4:00pm. - March 19, 2010 - dekoposh, Inc.
New Jersey's Kids' Guide Expands Online Coverage
New Jersey parents can now browse the Kids' Guide online at www.kidsguide.com and find even more categories from the popular print edition. New online categories include sports, recreation, enrichment, health, parent resources, child care, and marketplace, along with the all new 2010 Camp and... - March 18, 2010 - Kids Guide New Jersey
Children's Poetry Competition Deadline Approaching
The entry deadline for Kids Express, a poetry competition for school aged children, is 15 April 2010. - March 13, 2010 - Dark World International
Combi® USA Adds Adventure to Unique Walker Line
The Adventure Walker follows Combi’s popular Activity Walker with the same safety features and increased entertainment features. - March 11, 2010 - Combi USA
comCables Sponsoring “The Here’s Life Inner City Wine Tasting & Silent Auction”
Denver-based comCables today announced they are sponsoring the Here’s Life Inner City (HLIC) Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Benefit for the 6th consecutive year. The HLIC Wine Tasting Benefit will be held at the Adirondack Room located inside the Tivoli in Denver from 6:30pm to 9:30pm on... - March 10, 2010 - comCables
The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges Celebrates Its 10th Year Anniversary Gala on March 25, 2010, at Christine Lee's Gulfstream Park in Miami, FL
The 10th Year Anniversary Gala, to be held on March 25, 2010, will benefit The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that works to provide education and services to individuals and families with Autism and similar disorders in a secure and stimulating learning environment. - March 04, 2010 - The Victory Center for Autism & Behavioral Challenges
FIT Play Summer Camp Begins June 2010 in Pleasant Hill Iowa
The Orange Planet focuses on making fit fun for youngsters - March 04, 2010 - The Orange Planet Athletic Club
Walk for Food Allergy to Kickoff Fundraising with the Lakewood BlueClaws
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and the Allergy and Asthma Support Group of Central NJ (AASG-CNJ) will host a fundraising event at the Lakewood BlueClaws’ Game, 1:05 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 2010 at FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws will have ingredients list available for every food item sold. That day, all items sold at the concession stands will be peanut- and tree nut-free. - February 28, 2010 - FAAN Walk for Food Allergy - Long Branch, NJ
NuU Medspa Lend a Shoulder to Chicago Organization, Big Shoulders Fund
NuU Medspa respond to Big Shoulders Fund, a local Chicago organization, by donating to make a difference in inner-city children’s lives. Big Shoulder Fund raises money for scholarships for children and also participates as mentors and volunteers to help further educate children. To celebrate... - February 24, 2010 - NuU Unlimited
Combi® USA Launches Updated Twin Sport Stroller
The Twin Sport is wide enough to comfortably seat two children weighing up to 45 pounds while narrow enough to fit through standard doorways. - February 20, 2010 - Combi USA
Insight HD with Host Hugh Downs Announces New Series on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Insight HD's new series, focused on Autism Spectrum Disorders, will highlight the organizations and effective treatments helping to positively impact the lives of families whose children struggle with autism. - February 19, 2010 - Insight HD
RefrigeratorArtist.com Announces January Recipient of Savings Bond Prize
RefrigeratorArtist.com, a website where parents store and share children's artwork, has awarded first-grader Cameron Bloom $400 in U.S. savings bonds for creating the winning artwork in their monthly contest. - February 18, 2010 - RefrigeratorArtist.com
The Providence Effect Documentary Announces Television Premier
The television premier of the award-winning documentary, The Providence Effect, will air on local TVOne stations on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 12PM, EST. It will air at the end of Black History month to recognize the continued struggle of ethnic minorities and poverty-ridden neighborhoods need to overcome their limitations and build their schools from within. - February 16, 2010 - The Providence Movie
New Network Hopes to Empower and Uplift Young Adults Everywhere
Newly developed online social network seeks to motivate and empower today's youth. - February 14, 2010 - Above The Drama