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Author Myrna Fay Flick Secures Top 10 Spot in Global Author Academy Awards
Flick is up against 9 worldwide authors in the "Children’s" category of the prestigious Author Academy Awards. - August 29, 2018 - The Mind Heroes, LLC
Event to Recognize Caregivers and Honor Okeechobee Mayor and Hospice CEO on Sept. 20th
Okeechobee Senior Services, Today’s Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com to honor family caregivers and local leading caregiver advocates Mayor Watford and Gail Gerntrup on Sept 20th Fearless Caregiver Conference – IRSC Williamson Center. Seat still available for family caregivers to attend. - August 28, 2018 - Caregiver.com, Inc.
Cribs for Kids Partners with First Responders in National Public Safety Initiative Program
Cribs for Kids has proudly partnered with local, regional and national first responders in a National Public Safety Initiative. Cribs for Kids’ National Public Safety Initiative is a program seeking to educate first responders on infant safe sleep and empower them to then educate parents and... - August 27, 2018 - Cribs for Kids
eLuma Partners with CEC President-Elect, Mary Lynn Boscardin, to Present Webinar on "Making Teletherapy a Viable and Long-Term Solution"
Mary Lynn Boscardin, the president-elect for the Council for Exceptional Children, and Mary Andranopoulos, Ph.D. will partner eLuma to present a webinar entitled, "Making Teletherapy a Viable and Long-Term Solution" as part of eLuma's ongoing Webinar Series. They discuss their research and insights on teletherapy and how it can become a viable and long-term solution for special education programs across the country. - August 27, 2018 - eLuma Online Therapy
Non-for-Profit, Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. Presents a 6th Annual Fundraiser for Local Pediatric Cancer Research “A Night at the Tropicana”
Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp. presents “A Night at the Tropicana” on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM at Centro Asturiano de Tampa. This 1940’s inspired event will benefit a local charity the Children’s Cancer Research Group through 1Voice Foundation. - August 27, 2018 - Lawrence A. Martucci Benefit, Corp.
"Awkward - The Social Dos and Don'ts of Being a Young Adult" Now Available
Could you use quick, visual tips to help improve your social skills? - August 24, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
P.L. Hogan Releases "Katie O'Malley and the Obelisk: Back to Memphis!" the Second in His Series
Ancient history is...well, pretty boring to most people. But what if you were the one who created it? Atlantis, Egypt, and Greece are just a few of the stops these kids will make, always with the promise they could return home when they want. Would you place your life and your friends’ lives... - August 23, 2018 - P.L. Hogan, LLC
Healthy Humor to Launch Red Nose Docs at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Nation's largest healthcare clowning organization adds another of America's preeminent pediatric institutions to its ranks. - August 23, 2018 - Healthy Humor, Inc.
CCSD School Board New Candidate Forum
The Quality Education Project (QEP) and Flip the Board are hosting a New Candidate Forum for all new candidates running for Charleston County School Board in November. - August 23, 2018 - Quality Education Project
Unique Presentation with Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray in Dallas, TX - October 17, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting a Unique Presentation with Dr. Tony Attwood and Carol Gray in Dallas, TX. - August 22, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) to Host Next Active Shooter Preparedness Town Hall Meeting in Des Moines, IA
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) continues to host town hall meetings in congressional districts around the country with focus on raising awareness of active shooter threats and how to survive them. - August 14, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Inclusive Play Places, LLC Launches “Tony’s Place, Autism & Special Needs Gym” in Minneapolis/St. Paul
One in 59 children in America will be diagnosed with autism every year. Inclusive Play Places, LLC will open Tony’s Place, Autism & Special Needs Gym in Northtown Mall, Blaine Minnesota, in October 2018 to provide support for families with children on the spectrum as well as those with other abilities to create an inclusive play place where children of all abilities may play together. - August 09, 2018 - Inclusive Play Places LLC
North Dakota Native, Myrna Fay Flick’s Book, "The Mind Heroes – Supercharge Your Super Powers" Nominated for Global Award
Flick up against hundreds of authors worldwide for prestigious 2018 Author Academy Award. - August 08, 2018 - The Mind Heroes, LLC
Autism Service Dog from SDWR Delivered to 7-Year-Old Boy in York, Maine
A 7-year-old Boy in York, Maine named Jackson received a very special delivery of his very own Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as "SDWR." - August 08, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Katrina Foley Says No to Needle Exchange Near Schools
In one Southern California town, a Mayoral candidate is joining with other local leaders to stop a state agency from placing a needle exchange program near two elementary schools. - August 07, 2018 - Katrina Foley
CHHRC to Host the “Stuff The Bus” Parking Lot Party
On August 11th 2018 from 9am to 5pm at the CHHRC headquarters the Cherry Hill Health and Racquet Club is teaming up with the Center for Family Services injunction with the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey to hold a Stuff the Bus event. The goal is to help send southern New Jersey kids back to school with a smile. - August 07, 2018 - Cherry Hill Health and Racquet Club
School Dangers Organization Partners with SmartTek Systems
School Dangers Organization (SDO) names Jonathan Schweiger of SmartTek Systems as their new Director of Strategic Partnerships. - August 07, 2018 - SmartTek Systems, LLC
7,000 Member Families Homeschool Online at Own Pace
Rising Popularity of Homeschooling Helping to Drive Low Cost Online Education Options. - August 02, 2018 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Bringing Good Cheer to Flint - Flint Town “Back to School” Carnival
The National Clean Water Collective (NCWC), Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, NorthStar Social Justice Law Group and Darley are excited to host the Flint Town “Back to School” Carnival being held at the Berston Field House, 3300 North Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48505 on August 4, 2018 from... - July 30, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
Advancement of Technology in the Field of Bedwetting Alarms by One Stop Bedwetting
Good news for children, teen and adults with nighttime wetting problems; One Stop Bedwetting introduces the Guardian Bedside Bedwetting Alarm as the latest enuresis solution to stop nocturnal enuresis. - July 28, 2018 - One Stop Bedwetting
Husband of Terminally Ill Wife Launches Barbecue Project in Her Honor
Rob Ainbinder, a native of New England, recently launched a barbecue project on Kickstarter in honor of his Texas born & bred wife of 23 years. The couple relocated to North Carolina 18 years ago and could find none of Angela’s Texas style barbecue. “At that time, harder lines were... - July 26, 2018 - Pitmaster's Log Book
YouTube Sensation “Blippi” Announced as an Official Partner with K-Swiss Shoes and Westridge Outdoors
Popular Children’s YouTube star Blippi offering exclusive shoes and outdoor activity products. - July 26, 2018 - Blippi
Charlotte Plumbing Company Partners with Local TV Stations for Charitable Initiatives
Charlotte plumbing company, E.R. Plumbing Services has partnered with WSOC and WCNC for three charitable initiatives this summer. Charlotte area citizens are invited to join the company’s efforts to improve the community through campaigns aimed at supporting students, schools and... - July 25, 2018 - E.R. Plumbing Services
See Grades Clearly This Back to School Season, Schedule an Annual Eye Exam at MyEyeDr.
Correct the squint and limit screen time to ensure a successful school year. - July 18, 2018 - MyEyeDr.
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Behavior & Autism - September 12, 2018
Future Horizons will be hosting an evening with Temple Grandin September 12, 2018. - July 17, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Real Life Black Super Hero DangerMan Releases His First Song "I'm DangerMan the Black SuperMan"
Wednesday July 18th 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Guys North at Jerry's World Famous Deli, 12655 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, Recording Artist & Real Life Black Superhero DangerMan will release his new song "I'm DangerMan the Black SuperMan" - July 14, 2018 - Dangerman
Autism Awareness Concert Comes to NYC’s Disability Pride Parade on July 15th
Singer Dane Brandt-Lubart performs concert to raise awareness of Autism. - July 12, 2018 - My Life On The Spectrum
Incidence of Head Lice in Baltimore Reaches Peak Levels
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment Service, a leading in-home lice removal company, reports that the incidence of head lice is up in Baltimore and surrounding areas due to warm summer months and increasing resistance of the bugs to chemical lice treatments. The company has treated nearly 400,000 clients over 20 years and says this summer incidences of head lice are particularly high. - July 12, 2018 - LiceDoctors
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment Service Reports Significant Uptick in Incidence of Head Lice in San Diego Area
LiceDoctors, the nation's largest in-home lice treatment service, reports that there is an outbreak of head lice in San Diego and several surrounding areas. This often happens in the summer months, but this year the company is seeing an especially large number of cases. - July 11, 2018 - LiceDoctors
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Partners with Hilton Columbus at Easton for Aware Campaign
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) leverages Public/Private Partnership with Hilton Columbus at Easton to Bring Active Shooter Awareness to Ohio - July 10, 2018 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
Researchers Find Peaceful Playgrounds Recess Program Increases Vigorous Physical Activity Participation Up to 25%
A recently released study reports that the proportion of students involved in vigorous activities during recess and lunch recess, increase significantly when adding Peaceful Playgrounds’ Recess Program. Researchers documented an increase ranging from 15% to 25% over a 12-month period. The... - June 29, 2018 - Peaceful Playgrounds
LiceDoctors Advises Parents: Ten Steps to Best Lice Treatment
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment Service, the largest in the nation, gives Dallas parents professional advice on comprehensive lice treatment. The company makes house calls and has successfully treated 400,000 clients. - June 27, 2018 - LiceDoctors
Friendship Public Charter School Acts in the Best Interest of Children and Families, Withdraws Request to Open Little Rock School a Year Early
“Difficult” decision is deliberately-intentioned; allows time for the nationally- applauded school to execute its proven plan for a world-class education for Little Rock’s children; also allows time for thoughtful responses to all questions - June 22, 2018 - Friendship Public Charter School
Goldfish Swim School - Overland Park to Host Free Family Swim & Grand Opening Party for the Public on Saturday, June 23
Goldfish Swim School, the country’s leading water safety and swim lesson school offering infant and child swim lessons, is pleased to announce the opening of a new 10,000 square foot state of the art facility in Overland Park, Kansas at 7541 W 119th Street. The newest addition to the thriving... - June 22, 2018 - Goldfish Swim School - Overland Park
Alice Palmeri, LMT Teaches Positive Body Image Class for Teens
On June 5th, 2018, Alice Palmeri, LMT lead a class on positive body image for teen girls. The class was held at Awakenings Collective in southeast Portland, Oregon. The class focused on discussion around what it means to be a woman growing up in today’s culture. The class explored ideas of... - June 21, 2018 - Alice Palmeri, LMT
Bryan Freedman of Freedman & Taitelman, Obtains Summary Judgment Win
Freedman & Taitelman, LLP, a Los Angeles-based law firm, has obtained a Summary Judgement victory involving the estate of late television star Wayne Rogers, who was sued by ex-partner Melinda Naud for alleged unpaid child support. The case has been in litigation since 2013, when Naud initially... - June 15, 2018 - Freedman & Taitelman, LLP
Inspiring New Book About Alcoholism, Shifts Our Focus from the Problem to Solutions - Aimed at Saving Children, is Published
"So You Love an...Alcoholic?" shares a firsthand account of Grace’s journey to living a healthier life full of self-love, acceptance, and truth. It compiles the hard-learned lessons and realizations that she faced during recovery while focusing on bringing healing, affirmation, relief, and wisdom to women who find themselves in the same situation. The lessons found in "So You Love an...Alcoholic?" inspire women to take action and seek help for themselves-not just their alcoholics. - June 15, 2018 - Grace W. Wroldson - Author
Early Trends on New York’s Paid Family Leave
ShelterPoint Life’s Claimant Data Shows Fathers Are Taking PFL Too. In fact, almost 27% of Paid Family Leave bonding claims were from fathers using New York’s Paid Family Leave to bond with their new baby. - June 14, 2018 - ShelterPoint
Time to “Waterproof” Kids Through The Gateway Family YMCA Swim Programs
Programs offer a mix of fun, physical activity and safety to create a lifelong love of swimming. - June 12, 2018 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Summer Vacation Can Provide Opportunities to Enhance K-12 Education
A summer enrichment program can transform the vacation period into a learning and fun-filled time for students, because they get an opportunity to learn, while still having plenty of time for their vacation recreation. Growing Stars’ summer programs help children to add depth to their school studies in the upcoming academic year. - June 07, 2018 - Growing Stars Inc.
Bellevue Family Counseling Welcomes Csilla Vegvari, Child Counselor to Its Team
Bellevue Family Counseling has added Csilla Vegvari to its team of psychotherapists. As a child counselor, Ms. Vegvari specializes in play therapy and other experiential modalities, working with children ages three to twelve. - June 06, 2018 - Bellevue Family Counseling
June is National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month. Lisa Saunders Launches “ChildCare Providers Fighting CMV Project” to Protect Newborns from #1 Birth Defects Virus
Former child care provider creates a free online CMV prevention tool kit that includes bathroom signs, color-me-in fairytale, placemats, PowerPoint presentation, and the song, "Had I Known (About CMV)" by Debra Lynn Alt, to teach schools and families how to “share a meal, not the germs.” - June 05, 2018 - Lisa Saunders
Melissa Brisman Proudly Recognizes the Efforts of the Many Participants in the New Jersey Gestational Carrier Agreement Act (A-1704)
Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the Gestational Carrier Agreement Bill sponsored by Assemblywomen Valerie Huttle, Annette Quijano and Mila Jasey. The law will protect all parties involved in gestational carrier arrangements as well as promote the best interests of the children who will be born... - June 03, 2018 - Reproductive Possibilities, LLC
Violeta's Academy of Etiquette & Protocol Announces Launch of the First an Unique Summer Etiquette & Protocol Training Program at Hilton Garden Inn Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Violeta's Academy of Etiquette & Protocol announces the launch of the first and second sessions of classes about Etiquette & Protocol to children 9-12 years, during the weeks of June and July 2018. Founder Violeta S. Cruz will help kids learn about introducing themselves, proper table manners, cyber civility, dealing with bullies and teasing and many others topics about etiquette with fun, warm, kind instruction. - June 01, 2018 - Violeta's Academy of Etiquette & Protocol
LifeSkills Academie-Redmond & Northwest Liberty School-Woodinville Partner to Provide Summer Life Skill Classes K-12; Phasing Out School of Hard Knocks
Ordinary life skills education has taken a back seat to academic offers at all levels in school curricula. Due to increasing academic demands and decreasing available time, many agree this valued information needs to be part of the educational realm. “NWLS provides students appropriate tools... - May 30, 2018 - LifeSkills Academie
Safety Center’s Youth Advisory Council Partners with Allstate for Teen Safe Driving Event
Safety Center’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) in partnership with Allstate insurance agent Bridgit Thurman and her team will hold a year-end event bringing awareness to distracted driving in teens coinciding with the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. - May 30, 2018 - Safety Center
BookBuzz.net and Dr. James L. Casale Promote the New Parenting Book - "Family Pledge: Raising Life-long Learners and Good Citizens"
Dr. James L. Casale has partnered with BookBuzz.net to announce the promotion of his parenting book, "Family Pledge: Raising Life-long Learners and Good Citizens." This second volume in the Common Sense Parenting series includes forty individual essays that will inspire, encourage, and inform parents about their role as their child's first teachers and role models. - May 27, 2018 - BookBuzz
HomeAid Colorado to Collect Over 500,000 Diapers for Homeless Families
HomeAid Colorado is collecting diapers, wipes and formula for the Essentials for Young Lives drive. This year, the drive is expected to collect 500,000 diapers wipes and formula for homeless families and will be distributed directly to them on June 8, 2018 at Mile High Stadium, 10 a.m - 2 p.m. - May 26, 2018 - HomeAid Colorado
Alice Palmeri, LMT Talks on Teen Massage in Portland Oregon
Alice Palmeri, LMT talks on the benefits of teen massage in treating stress, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and supporting emotional development and a healthy body image. - May 22, 2018 - Alice Palmeri, LMT
New Book by K.C. Ipolipto Guides Parents in Raising Well-rounded Children
Dog Ear Publishing has released a new book that provides a series of discussions parents can have with their children. These conversations are designed to help parents and teachers build strong foundation in raising children to be kind, confident, clear-minded and moral. - May 22, 2018 - Dog Ear Publishing