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Sandbox Couture Approved to Carry the No Fear Little Boys Clothing Line

Continues Expansion of Little Boys Active Wear With Top Brands. - December 23, 2006 - Sandbox Couture

Internet Marketer Dad Joins Toys for Tots Campaign

Glen Hopkins, author of Lucrative List Building and Internet marketer, has joined FireFlySale.com's Toys for Tots campaign. Glen, a Dad himself, promotes the program so other kids can enjoy the Christmas holiday with toys to enjoy. - December 23, 2006 - FireFlySale.com

Christmas Past Inspires Mr. Overdeliver to Join Toys for Tots Campaign

Internet marketer Mike Ambrosio (MrOverdeliver.com) has joined the Toys for Tots Charity Campaign at www.fireflysale.com - December 22, 2006 - FireFlySale.com

Amber Alert Issued for Girl in Tennessee (Andrea Montoya - 3)

Amber Alert Issued for Girl in Tennessee (Andrea Montoya - 3)

The Gatlinburg Police Department has issued a Tennessee Statewide AMBER Alert for Andrea Montoya. Andrea is a 3 year-old, white female. She has light brown hair and brown eyes and is 3 feet tall and weighs 35 pounds. She was last seen wearing a purple coat and gray jogging pants. Andrea was... - December 07, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert: Texas Toddler Taken at Gunpoint (Austin James McKinney -- 2)

Amber Alert: Texas Toddler Taken at Gunpoint (Austin James McKinney -- 2)

A Texas Amber Alert has been issued for a 2-1/2-year-old boy abducted at gunpoint from a residence in the 2200 block of County Road 584 in Rosharon in Brazoria County. Authorities are searching for Austin James McKinney. The child has blond shoulder-length hair and blue eyes. He was last seen... - December 07, 2006 - Project Safekids

Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Crabtree Office Participates in Coats for Kids Program

Local Real Estate Firm’s Associates and Staff Coordinating Efforts to Collect Coats for Needy Children - December 04, 2006 - Coldwell Banker Howard Perry And Walston

Indigo Society, Online Community for the Indigo Children Phenomenon

Indigo Society Launched - December 01, 2006 - Indigo Society

Amber Alert Issued for Two Ohio Brothers (Julius and Julian Crossty)

Amber Alert Issued for Two Ohio Brothers (Julius and Julian Crossty)

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The suspect is suicidal. - November 29, 2006 - Project Safekids

PreschoolRock.com Expands Network to Promote Grandparent Involvement

With more than six million children living in households headed by grandparents, and nearly 25% of children under the age of five receiving long-term care from a grandparent, PreschoolRock.com has expanded its network to include and identify grandparent friendly activities. - November 28, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.

Amber Alert Issued for Ohio Mother and Child (Ella & Marteen Casey)

Amber Alert Issued for Ohio Mother and Child (Ella & Marteen Casey)

An Ohio Amber Alert has been issued for an abducted mother and child from Licking County last seen in Newark, Ohio. Ella and Marteen Bennette Casey have been abducted by Priscilinal Quinones. The suspect and victims are traveling in a 1992 Ford Taurus - Maroon in color with Ohio license plates... - November 25, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert "Levi's Call" Issued for Georgia Infant and Mother (Sergio & Crystal Vargas)

Amber Alert "Levi's Call" Issued for Georgia Infant and Mother (Sergio & Crystal Vargas)

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Cobb County Police Department has issued an Amber Alert after for Sergio and Crystal Vargas. The child and mother was abducted from Marietta, Georgia. Sergio Vargas, 8 months old. He's an Hispanic who has brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red... - November 24, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued For Missouri Infant (Tylar Fine - 7 Months)

Amber Alert Issued For Missouri Infant (Tylar Fine - 7 Months)

The Missouri State Police have issued an Amber Alert on behalf of The West Plains Department. David Fine the non custodial parent entered residence of the victim and took child from mother, during the abduction the child was injured and suspect threatened suicide that he would kill the... - November 24, 2006 - Project Safekids

PreschoolRock.com Welcomes Joanna Young as Their New Preschool Holiday Crafts Writer

PreschoolRock.com would like to announce that Joanna Young, Preschool Holiday Crafts writer, has joined their network of preschool parenting websites. - November 22, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.

PreschoolRock.com Welcomes Claudea Blythe as Their New Preschool Games Writer

PreschoolRock.com would like to announce that Claudea Blythe, Preschool Games writer, has joined their network of preschool parenting websites. - November 21, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.

Amber Alert Issued for Fairfax, Virginia Infant (Zian Armani Holeman - 1)

Amber Alert Issued for Fairfax, Virginia Infant (Zian Armani Holeman - 1)

The Virginia State Police have issued an Amber Alert on behalf of The Fairfax County Police Department In Alexandria. The Fairfax County Police Department is looking Zian Armani Holeman, The child is believed to be in extreme danger and was last seen at 3514 Buckman Road Apt 203, Alexandria, VA. - November 20, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Teen (Jesus Lilliana Vega -14)

Amber Alert Issued for Arizona Teen (Jesus Lilliana Vega -14)

The suspect broke into the residence of the victim and abducted her. - November 19, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Baltimore Child (Ka von Simmons)

Amber Alert Issued for Baltimore Child (Ka von Simmons)

The Maryland State Police at the request of Baltimore Police have issued a Maryland Child AMBER Alert for Ka von Simmons.  Child: Ka von Simmons is further described as being 2 feet 6 inches and 35 pounds. The child was last seen wearing Blue T-shirt over white long sleeve and Blue pants... - November 18, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Two Louisiana Brothers (Demond & Demonte Winfrey)

Amber Alert Issued for Two Louisiana Brothers (Demond & Demonte Winfrey)

Louisiana State Police Troop F has issued an Amber Alert for two children who are believed to have been abducted from the Tech Elementary School in Cecilia. It is believed the children were abducted by Laquita Mathis, 31, also known as Laquita Winfrey or Kimberly Bosley. She is described as... - November 17, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Infant (Jaelan Brown - 5 Months)

Amber Alert Issued for Tennessee Infant (Jaelan Brown - 5 Months)

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have issued an Amber Alert for five-month-old Jaelan Brown. She was taken by her non-custodial parents Jerri Brown and Alvin Dale Campbell, from whose custody she was removed.  Her mother, Jerri Brown, is a... - November 17, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Teen (Elizabeth Kennedy -16)

Amber Alert Issued for Missouri Teen (Elizabeth Kennedy -16)

The victim was taken from her residence against her will. - November 16, 2006 - Project Safekids

Custom CD Store Duplicates Joy with Every CD Purchase

Kids Media World Announces New Charitable Program - November 15, 2006 - Kids Media World

Amber Alert Issued for Rocky Mount Toddler (Mariah Poland - 2)

Amber Alert Issued for Rocky Mount Toddler (Mariah Poland - 2)

The Rocky Mount Police Department and The North Carolina Department of Crime Control have issued a statewide Amber Alert for Mariah Poland. Two-year-old Mariah Poland was last seen in the backseat of her mother's car in the parking lot of Cousins Food Mart, located on West Ridge Street. - November 14, 2006 - Project Safekids

Morgan Nick Amber Alert Issued for Two Teens (Ashley Wagner and Irvin Schexnayder)

Morgan Nick Amber Alert Issued for Two Teens (Ashley Wagner and Irvin Schexnayder)

The Pine Bluff Police Department has requested a Level II activation of the Morgan Nick Amber Alert System. Ashley Wagner, 12, and Irvin Schexnayder, 13, both of Pine Bluff have been missing since Sunday (November 12th) at approximately 3:00 PM. Wagner and Schexnayder have been reported to law... - November 13, 2006 - Project Safekids

North Carolina Amber Alert Issued for Kadijah Dejahnae Littlejohn

North Carolina Amber Alert Issued for Kadijah Dejahnae Littlejohn

The Spindale Police Department and The North Carolina Department of Crime Control has issued an Amber Alert for a missing Rutherford County girl. North Carolina authorities are looking for Kadijah Dejahnae Littlejohn. She is described as being 2 feet 3 inches tall. She is biracial... - November 13, 2006 - Project Safekids

Florida Amber Alert Issued for Brian Knowles (Age - 8)

Florida Amber Alert Issued for Brian Knowles (Age - 8)

The child was abducted by his father who is suicidal. - November 07, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for California Teen (Carlos Tovar -15)

Amber Alert Issued for California Teen (Carlos Tovar -15)

The suspect are considered Armed & Dangerous. - November 05, 2006 - Project Safekids

FamilyEducation.com Relaunches Online Reading Tool for Preschool Children, Determines Reading Ability, Problems, Offers Improvement Guidance

From school newsletters, to expert advice on television, many parents find themselves overwhelmed with tips on how their children can improve. FamilyEducation.com, partnering with the National Center for Learning Disabilities, is offering a new version of “Get Ready to Read!,” a... - November 03, 2006 - Family Education

PreschoolRock.com Announces Partnership with Hooked on Phonics, LLC

PreschoolRock.com partners with Hooked on Phonics, LLC, for product giveaways. - November 02, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.

North Carolina Amber Alert Issued for Alex Elizabeth Spriggs - Age 15

North Carolina Amber Alert Issued for Alex Elizabeth Spriggs - Age 15

Alex Spriggs was last seen at the Handy Hugos Store located at Hwy 17 & Hwy 87 intersection on Sunday October 29, 2006. At approximately 1542 hours on Sunday 10-29-06 Alex Spriggs was last seen with an unknown adult white male subject with a red shirt with a American flag on it. Alex... - November 01, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alerts Now Available for Social Newtorking Communities

Amber Alerts Now Available for Social Newtorking Communities

Just introduced by Project Safekids & Profile Jewels - November 01, 2006 - Project Safekids

Indiana Amber Alert Issued for Stephanie Faye Wagner - Age 16

Indiana Amber Alert Issued for Stephanie Faye Wagner - Age 16

She is belived to be in extreme danger. - November 01, 2006 - Project Safekids

PreschoolRock.com Welcomes Stephanie Olsen as their New Preschool Parenting Writer

PreschoolRock.com is proud to announce that Stephanie Olsen, Preschool Parenting writer, has joined their network of preschool parenting websites. - November 01, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.

PreschoolRock.com Welcomes Mary Beth P. Adomaitis as their New Preschool Activities Writer

PreschoolRock.com announces that Mary Beth P. Adomaitis, Preschool Activities writer, has joined their network of preschool parenting websites. - October 30, 2006 - SchoolRock, Inc.

Amber Alert Issued for Joliet Girl (China A. Campbell - Age 2)

Amber Alert Issued for Joliet Girl (China A. Campbell - Age 2)

The Amber Alert has been canceled. - October 27, 2006 - Project Safekids

Unique Baby Item - “Movie-Poster” Birth Announcements

5StarBaby.com gets Two Thumbs Way Up for Bringing you “Movie-Poster” Birth Announcements that are Sure to Become Run-away Hits - October 27, 2006 - 5starbaby.com

Oklahoma Amber Alert Issued for Three Children Abducted at Gunpoint

Oklahoma Amber Alert Issued for Three Children Abducted at Gunpoint

The children were abducted at gunpoint. - October 26, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Mississippi Toddler (Escyionne Qua've'aie Blakney - 2)

Amber Alert Issued for Mississippi Toddler (Escyionne Qua've'aie Blakney - 2)

Foul Play is Suspected - October 25, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Two Columbia Children (Raekwon & Myesha Ramey)

Amber Alert Issued for Two Columbia Children (Raekwon & Myesha Ramey)

The Columbia Police Department and The South Carolina State Police have issued and Amber Alert for Raekwon & Myesha Ramey. Raekwon Ramey, 8, and and his sister Myesha Mae Ramey, 7, were last seen when they settled in for naps at about 7:00 p.m. Saturday. Raekwon is a black male about... - October 22, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Two Victorville Children (Alyssa & Evan Colon)

Amber Alert Issued for Two Victorville Children (Alyssa & Evan Colon)

The suspect could be "Armed & Dangerous." - October 20, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Two Arlington Children (Abigail & Caleb Sobania)

Amber Alert Issued for Two Arlington Children (Abigail & Caleb Sobania)

The Arlington Police Department & The Washington State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Abigail & Caleb Sobania. The children were abducted during a carjacking. Authorities are searching for a minivan that was taken with two children inside. It happened near the Smokey Point area of... - October 19, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Ft. Lauderdale Infant (Mekai Brown - Age 4 Months)

Amber Alert Issued for Ft. Lauderdale Infant (Mekai Brown - Age 4 Months)

A Florida Amber Alert has been issued a 4-month-old girl who was possibly abducted by a teenage acquaintance of her mother. Mekai Brown weighs about 14 pounds and has curly hair, and was last seen wearing a yellow dress and white socks. She may have been abducted by 15-year-old Kaniesha... - October 19, 2006 - Project Safekids

Safe Site Awareness...You are Somebody

Youth Crisis Network® is a 501(3)c non-profit organization whose goal is to spread awareness about the “safe sites” programs in the Tidewater/Hampton Roads areas during the National Runaway Month. - October 18, 2006 - Youth Crisis Network

Amber Alert Issued for Oakland Infant and Mother (Trevillion Ward Jr. - Age 2)

Amber Alert Issued for Oakland Infant and Mother (Trevillion Ward Jr. - Age 2)

A California Amber Alert has been issued for 2-year-old Trevillon Ward Jr. and his 29-year-old mother who are believed to have been kidnapped by the boy's father.  The suspect is Trevillion Ward Sr. he is driving a GMC Yukon - Dark Blue with California License Plates 5RDU645. Authorities... - October 17, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Pregnant South Carolina Teen (Patricia Figueroa - 14)

Amber Alert Issued for Pregnant South Carolina Teen (Patricia Figueroa - 14)

A South Carolina Amber Alert has been issued Tuesday for 14-year-old Patricia Figueroa abducted from her home and possibly headed toward Florida. Patricia Figueroa, is five months pregnant and was last seen wearing only a towel. She is 5 feet tall and 140 pounds with brown hair... - October 17, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Kentucky Infant (Saige Terrell - Age 9 Months)

Amber Alert Issued for Kentucky Infant (Saige Terrell - Age 9 Months)

The Kentucky State Police have issued an Amber Alert for Saige Terrell. Authorities report Renee Terrell may have her 9-month-old son, Saige Terrell, and may be traveling in a white, four-door 2000 Daewoo with Kentucky license plate 675DRV, the mother is a suspect in the homicide of a social... - October 16, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for East Tennessee Boy (Shawn Neely - Age 10)

Amber Alert Issued for East Tennessee Boy (Shawn Neely - Age 10)

An East Tennessee Regional Child Abduction AMBER Alert has been issued by the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office for Shawn Neeley an 11 year-old white male with blonde hair and brown eyes, 5'0" tall, weighing 100 lbs.  Shawn was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt with a camouflage... - October 16, 2006 - Project Safekids

Amber Alert Issued for Louisiana Infant (Takiyah Walker - Age 19 Months)

Amber Alert Issued for Louisiana Infant (Takiyah Walker - Age 19 Months)

A 27-year-old woman and her 19-month-old daughter are believed to have been kidnapped today by the child’s father in northeast Louisiana’s Concordia Parish. The Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office issued an “Amber Alert” and said in a news release that Amanda Walker... - October 16, 2006 - Project Safekids

LEEP Becomes National Law Enforcement Sponsor of ‘Project Safekids’ Programs

LEEP Becomes National Law Enforcement Sponsor of ‘Project Safekids’ Programs

Major Police-Public Initiatives Underway to Make ‘Amber Alerts’ Even More Effective - October 12, 2006 - Project Safekids

Ace Ticket Selling Spooky World Tickets Online; VIP Passes Skip the Lines and Go Right to the Fright

New England ticket broker Ace Ticket is selling tickets to annual frightfest Spookyworld. - October 11, 2006 - Ace Ticket

KiddingAroundToronto.com's Top Ten Tips for a 'Spook'tacular Halloween

KiddingAroundToronto.com offers their top ten tips for a ‘Spook’tacular Halloween to parents. Activity suggestions are provided for family fun. - October 10, 2006 - Kidding Around Communications

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