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Pangea Cares Announces Its Sponsorship of the Annual Mother's Day Makeover at Swissotel Chicago on May 6

Pangea Cares is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 3rd Annual Mother’s Day Makeover hosted by Julie Hightower of a Better Day with Julie and The Daisie Foundation on May 6, 2019 at the Swissotel Chicago from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On Monday, May 6, 400 deserving moms across the... - May 01, 2019 - Pangea Properties

Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Announces the Launch of STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7(sm)

STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 is a virtual access mental health service that has been developed to support college and university students as they develop the coping skills needed to navigate through life’s challenges. STUDENT TELE-HELP 24/7 gives students another option to obtain counseling, therapy and provider services for mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, grief, guilt, PTSD due to sexual assault, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, etc. No insurance needed or accepted. - May 01, 2019 - Advanced Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 10-Year-Old Girl in Hawthorne, NJ

Valentina, a 10-year old girl living in Hawthorne, New Jersey, has received a very special delivery today of her very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR to assist her and help better communicate her needs. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by SDWR has a mission to provide specially-bred and... - May 01, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

"Autism is the Future" is Now Available from Future Horizons

Marlo Thurman reveals how cognitive differences are constructing pieces in understanding those with autism. Through her findings, she shows how those with autism spectrum disorder constantly challenge assumptions about measuring intelligence. Thurman proposes that sensory and cognitive development have evolved together into a very different form of intelligence in those with ASD, and it should be viewed not as a disability but instead as a difference to be celebrated and followed. - May 01, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Alive from Oklahoma

Pregnancy resource centers, adoption/fostering support groups, mobile medical clinics for the uninsured and more will gather with Congressman Kevin Hern 12:30 Saturday, May 4th in Union High School Stadium (UMAC) to showcase free resources available to Tulsa and surrounding communities. They will simulcast "Alive from New York" with Focus on the Family from 1:30-3:30 celebrating life. - April 30, 2019 - Omega League Media

BookBildr Revolutionizes Custom Picture Books Creation

BookBildr.com makes it possible for anyone to create custom picture books for children using drag & drop, ready-made illustrations, Google fonts, and more. - April 30, 2019 - BookBildr

State and County Officials and Top Business Leaders Will Attend Center for Adoption Support and Education’s 2019 Growing Together Gala April 27, 2019

Maryland dignitaries including Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03) will speak at the Center for Adoption Support and Education’s 2019 Growing Together Gala at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Saturday, April 27. County officials and... - April 25, 2019 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)

$7,500 SDWR Autism Service Dog Grant Awarded to 9-Year-Old Boy in Mentor, OH

Tristen, a 9-year old boy in Mentor, Ohio, has received a very generous $7,500 Grant towards his very own Autism Service Dog from SDWR. - April 24, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Clean Law Releases a U.S. Policy to Sustain Families

Author and social enterprise entrepreneur, Aaron W. Wemple has announced the upcoming release of “2020 Family Bill - Sustaining Our Future.” The book is set to be released on April 27, 2019 at Clean Law’s Peace Love Grapes table at the Earth Day Festival to be held in St. Louis at Forest Park. The book thoughtfully explores critical issues surrounding family sustainability. - April 21, 2019 - Clean Law

Statement from Mocha OB on Black Maternal Health Week and the Recommendations for Black Women Health Initiatives

Black women are dying in childbirth at a rate 4 times greater than any other ethnicity. OBGYNs are on the front lines of the fight to turn this statistic around. Mocha OB believe that a team effort is needed to turn the tide towards well-being. - April 17, 2019 - Smart Mothers Guide To Pregnancy

Nonprofit Brings New Moms and Experienced Moms Together for a Networking Event

Unexpected is hosting a free Mom & Me Networking Event on May 4, 2019 from 2-4pm at the Herbert C. Young Community Center in Cary, NC. - April 17, 2019 - Unexpected

An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" - Baltimore, Maryland

Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin on May 27, 2019. - April 13, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

MarbleJam Kids Dinner Benefit - Celebrating the Music of Life

MarbleJam Kids 12th Annual Dinner Benefit - Celebrating the Music of Life Edgewood Country Club, 449 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ 07675 will host MarbleJam Kids, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, "Celebrating the Music of Life," benefit dinner event. Live entertainment by The Willies with Willie Wilson MC and special celebrity guests. - April 12, 2019 - MarbleJam Kids Inc.

What Mums Need to Know. Magic Rainbow Photography Shares Tips on Capturing the Cutest Newborn Photographs.

As Duchess Meghan prepares to reveal her baby to the world, London newborn photographer shares her tips on how to prepare for and capture baby portraits that make everybody say, "Awwww..." - April 12, 2019 - Magic Rainbow Photography

Your Child's Journey Provides a Roadmap for Parents, Launching Pad for Children

Moms and Dads are taking a beating in the media these days. They have been dubbed “helicopter parents,” “lawnmower parents,” and most recently “snowplow parents.” But in his first book, "Your Child’s Journey: A Guide to Intentional Parenting from Birth to Adulthood," Dr. Jay Austin proposes a parenting plan that will help children mature and will provide a launching pad to adulthood and personal responsibility. - April 12, 2019 - Jay Austin Coaching

Maha Mama Trainings Support Pregnancy & Motherhood

Free yoga offerings with accessibility for all birthing people. - April 12, 2019 - Maha Mama

Formerly Homeless Drug-Addicted Felon Writes His 2nd Book on Breaking Free from Living Life as a Victim with the Intent to Empower Other Trauma Victims to do the Same

Mark Crandall wrote "Embrace Your Past, Win Your Future" to share his message of overcoming his childhood trauma and using it to fuel the creation of an amazing life. - April 11, 2019 - 3 Fold Wellness, LLC

Lynn Allen, LCSW Recognized as an Honored Lifetime Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Lynn Allen, LCSW of Palm Beach, Florida has been recognized as an Honored Lifetime Member by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social work. About Lynn Allen, LCSW Lynn Allen is a Social Worker... - April 11, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Meeka’s Secret Game App Teaches Emotional Intelligence & Self-Advocacy Skills to Defend Against Childhood Abuse

Limited Time. Free Downloads During April to Honor National Child Abuse Prevention Month. - April 10, 2019 - HoOoOo Foundation

"Becoming an Autism Success Story" Now Available from Future Horizons

Anita Lesko author of "Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends," is an internationally recognized autism advocate and member of Autism Society of America's Panel of Autistic Advisors. She was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of fifty. A graduate of Columbia University, Anita was an honored speaker at the United Nations Headquarters for World Autism Awareness Day 2017. - April 03, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Keynote Speakers Announced for 6th National Cribs for Kids Conference

John Kahan, Chief Data Analytics Officer at Microsoft, and Nino Ramirez, PhD, Director of the Center for Integrative Brain Research at Seattle Children’s Hospital, to deliver keynote address. - April 02, 2019 - Cribs for Kids

Unexpected - Non-Profit Supporting Young, First-Time Mothers Launches in Raleigh, North Carolina

Unexpected, a new non-profit organization based in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, with a core mission to provide support services for young, first time mothers, launched in November 2018. - April 02, 2019 - Unexpected

Tenby Schools Penang Announces Annual Spring Fair Being Held on Saturday, 6th April 2019

The public is invited to enjoy international food, a market bazaar, music and games galore at Tenby Schools’ upcoming 4th Annual Spring Fair on Saturday 6th April 2019. The fair will be open from 10 am to 2 pm. - March 31, 2019 - Tenby Schools Parents' Association Penang

Creative Brain Learning Celebrates PI Day (pi=3.14...) with STEM Learning and Fruit Pies for All

Creative Brian Learning After School program provider distributes thousands of fruit pies to students in celebration of PI Day. - March 28, 2019 - Creative Brain Learning

Los Angeles Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - May 24, 2019

Future Horizons will be hosting the Los Angeles Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - May 24, 2019. - March 28, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

New Product Release from Cubare: Inflatable Bed Rails

Cubare, a manufacturer of safety products, has released a new inflatable bed rail set, which is available for sale on Amazon. They are designed to mitigate the danger of nighttime falls for children. Packs like a pair of jeans in luggage and can be used at home or for travel. 100% Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee and lifetime warranty. - March 25, 2019 - Cubare

Seizure Response Service Dog Delivered to 17-Year-Old Boy in Fort Valley, Georgia

A 17-year-old boy named Zac living in Fort Valley, Georgia, has just received an extremely special Seizure Response Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” has a mission to provide specially bred and custom-trained dogs for... - March 23, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

Bouncer Depot Announces the Release of New Inflatable Axe Throwing Game

Bouncer Depot has recently announced the release of their new game. This game is called inflatable axe throwing game and it is a great choice for party rental businesses to keep the attendees hooked for long hours. - March 21, 2019 - Bouncer Depot

Alleged Sexual Abuse Victim Files Civil Lawsuit Against Boy Scouts of America and Greater Los Angeles Council

A civil lawsuit has been filed in California Superior Court of Los Angeles Central District on behalf of a former Boy Scout who alleges he was sexually abused while he was a minor working at the Forest Lawn Boy Scout Reservation in the summer of 2015. - March 18, 2019 - Paul Mones, Attorney

Saving Children from an Ugly World: By Teaching Children the Gift of Being Different

Micaiah Yhisraels’ newest and 4th self-published book, "The Gift of Being Peculiar," Illustrated by Dariea Shorter is a creatively imaginative and powerfully innovative way to empower children and allow them to embrace the gift of being different through affirming words and invigorating illustrations. - March 14, 2019 - Micaiah Yhisrael

Easy Grammar Systems™ Wins The Parent Teacher Choice™ Award

Easy Grammar Systems™ receives prestigious, international award for their grammar texts. - March 13, 2019 - Easy Grammar Systems

MEMEENO Partners with Miracle Babies Helping NICU Families Care for Their Infants

MEMEENO is proud to partner with Miracle Babies, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) families. MEMEENO will contribute to the Miracle Babies Care Program, which distributes care bags on a monthly basis to NICU families in Southern California. - March 13, 2019 - MEMEENO

HCA/HealthONE’s Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center Now Offers Nitrous Oxide for Anxiety Relief During Labor

Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center (P/SL) is pleased to now offer Nitrous Oxide (also known as “laughing gas”) as an option to delivering mothers to provide anxiety relief during childbirth. - March 12, 2019 - Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center

DonorDrive® Hosts Livestream Fundraising Bootcamp with Experts from Twitch, Extra Life and COHORT3

DonorDrive®, the technology behind top peer-to-peer fundraising platforms for nonprofits, is joining industry leaders to host an immersive livestream fundraising bootcamp on Thursday, March 14, in Portland, Oregon for nonprofit professionals. “We launched Live Fundraising™... - March 12, 2019 - DonorDrive

ABA Tech and FIT Launch a New Two-Part Continuing Education Course on Teaching Pretend and Imaginative Play Skills for Behavior Analysts

ABA Technologies, Inc. in partnership with Florida Institute of Technology, announces the launch of a new two-part continuing education course on teaching pretend and imaginative play skills. The courses prepare participants to assess and develop the imaginative play repertoires of young children. - March 12, 2019 - ABA Technologies, Inc.

Samantha M. Ruth, Transformational Psychologist Showcased on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square by the Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Samantha M. Ruth, Transformational Psychologist of Denver, Colorado has been showcased on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 20 years in... - March 08, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

"Dogs and Autism" Now Available from Future Horizons

Author Annie Bowes grew up having dogs throughout her childhood and adulthood that helped her with her autism. Her love of animals, especially dogs, eventually helped her find her passion in life to help animals and become a veterinarian. Through many years of working with dogs in her practice, she grew interested in how canine companionship helps people with autism. - March 06, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Sdwr Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 11-Year-Old Boy in Thornton, CO

Jadyn, a 11-year-old boy in Thornton, Colorado, received a very special delivery today of his very own, a Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers. Based in Madison, Virginia, Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” has a mission to provide specially-bred... - March 03, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR

"Special People Special Ways" Spanish Translation - Now Available from Future Horizons

Special People, Special Ways now available in Spanish. - February 27, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Philadelphia Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - April 12, 2019

Future Horizons will be hosting the Philadelphia Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - April 12, 2019. - February 14, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.

Adoptions From the Heart Re-Opens Out-of-Area Domestic Adoption Program Nationwide

Adoptions From The Heart (AFTH) is excited to announce the nationwide reopening of the Out-of-Area Domestic Adoption Program. The program is open for couples and singles between the ages of 23 and 52, who are hoping to adopt an African American child. To be eligible to adopt, prospective adoptive... - February 10, 2019 - Adoptions From The Heart

Life Coach Linda Dunnigan Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Linda Dunnigan of Sarasota, Florida has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding achievements and high level of success for over 20 years in the field of life coaching. About Life Coach Linda Dunnigan Ms. Dunnigan is a Life... - February 08, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide

Samantha M. Ruth, MA, LLP Honored as a Woman of Excellence-Industry Leader by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)

Samantha M. Ruth, MA, LLP of Denver, Colorado has been recognized as a Woman of Excellence-Industry Leader for 2019 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of life coaching and visual psychotherapy. - February 06, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

ROYBI is Proud to be Invited to Present as a Finalist at SXSW EDU 2019 Launch Competition

ROYBI, an AI-powered companion robot for kids focusing initially on language learning, is one of eight finalists to compete at the SXSW EDU Launch Festival taking place in Austin, Texas from March 4-7, 2019. - February 05, 2019 - ROYBI, Inc.

Burn and Reconstructive Centers of Colorado at Swedish Medical Center Raises Burn Awareness

Burn Awareness week is February 3-February 9. - February 02, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish

Tina Louise (Ginger of Gilligan's Island) Like You've Never Seen Her Before

Film and TV Icon Tina Louise, best known for her role as Ginger on "Gilligan's Island," plays the matriarch of a family that is crumbling. She is the glue that holds together a family comprised of a son (Stephen Baldwin) who has struggles in all facets of his life, and her husband (veteran actor Burt Young) is well-intentioned, but clearly, it is Tina's character (Rose Goodwin) that is the head of the clan. When she becomes ill, the Goodwin family has to consider life without her. - February 01, 2019 - Tapestry

MEMEENO Wins NAPPA Award

Mother of a preemie wins for Fashion-Forward Colic & Gas Baby Belly Band - January 24, 2019 - MEMEENO

Author Shares a Deeply Personal Story About His Depression, Attempted Suicide, Loneliness and Incel Thoughts in a New Book to Promote Men’s Mental Health Issues

To help fellow men feel comfortable sharing their mental health issues, a new book exposes the turbulent life of one man who had previous mental illness. - January 16, 2019 - Zelpha Comics and Publishing Ltd.