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New Children’s Book Helps Comfort When Mommies Hop Off on a Business Trip
Kangaroo kids Savannah is concerned that her little brother Cecil is acting differently. He misses their mom, who is away on business. Can GrandRoo help Savannah make Cecil feel better while they wait for their mom to hop back home to her loving family? Enjoy this first book in The World Is Ours books series, which is written by international best selling author Dr. Shellie Hipsky and illustrated by her 9-year-old daughter, Alyssa Nevin Hipsky. http://amzn.to/2hiHQtL - December 13, 2016 - Inspiring Lives International
Daniel R. Shea, DDS from Shea Family Dentistry, Contributes to U.S. Marines Toys For Tots Literacy Campaign
Dr. Daniel R. Shea, from Shea Family Dentistry, joined forces with U.S. Marines Toys For Tots Literacy Campaign with MGE: Management Experts and dozens of dental colleagues to combat the scourge of illiteracy; giving the gift of reading to 110,000 children. Dr. Daniel R. Shea, owner of Shea Family... - December 12, 2016 - Shea Family Dentistry
Fantasy Chapter Book Written for Children by an Author Their Age
Twelve-year-old Hannah Hoffman couldn't stop smiling this September as she flipped through the first installment of her new chapter book series - "The Pathway to Dragons: The Portal to Pyranis." Between writing, editing, working with an illustrator and publishing the book, it has taken... - December 09, 2016 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.
Largest Health and Fitness Expo Welcomes Children to the Kids Zone
Alcovy Media, LLC is hosting the first annual Health and Fitness Expo for East Metro Atlanta on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at 10:00 am. The expo is being held at The Georgia International Horse Park Exhibition Center, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, NE, Conyers, Georgia 30013... - December 09, 2016 - Alcovy Media
RaaWee K12 Truancy & Dropout Prevention System (TDPS) Named a “Readers’ Choice Top 100 Product” by District Administration Readers
RaaWee K12 Truancy & Dropout Prevention System is an enterprise system that helps school districts to improve student attendance, eliminate chronic absenteeism and reduce truancy. - December 02, 2016 - RaaWee K12
K’Bro, Emotional Resiliency App Designed to Give Peace of Mind to Parents and Kids, Launches Indiegogo Campaign
K’Bro Raises Funds to Complete Development of Tool to Help Kids and Parents Recognize Changes in Emotional Health before They Become Serious; 29 Million 9-17 year-olds are at Risk - December 02, 2016 - K’Bro
Home Caregivers Introduces New Website for Northern Virginia Family Caregivers
Home Caregivers this week is introducing a Family Learning Center® on its website, http://flc.ipced.com/HCG making it easier for family caregivers to find training and support resources to help them better care for the needs of their loved ones at home. - November 28, 2016 - Home Caregivers
Hiking Hearts Sponsors Choose-To-Heal Photo Shoot for Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting Memorial Hosted by A Butterfly's Journey
Hiking Hearts, a Boston-based charitable organization and leader in philanthropic hiking, is reaching out to help A Butterfly’s Journey To a New Normal (ABJ), out of Newburyport, MA, to help heal grief using photography at The Compassionate Friends' Worldwide Annual Candle Lighting. - November 27, 2016 - A Butterfly's Journey To A New Normal
Elayna Fernandez Awarded Best Latina Blogger and Top Latina Influencer for the Second Year in a Row
Elayna Fernandez, of Fort Worth, Texas, also known as “The Positive MOM,” was named one of the Top Latina Influencers in the U.S. and awarded as the Best Latina Lifestyle Blogger of 2016 by LATISM (Latinos in Tech Innovation and Social Media) for her remarkable labor of love, empowering moms to live a life with purpose on purpose. - November 27, 2016 - ThePositiveMOM.com
WeVillage Launches "Santa's Helper" Benefiting Project Angel Food
As part of our annual, Pay It Forward campaign, WeVillage today launches “The Santa’s Helper Project”, a tristate movement, to fill the hearts and lives of children whose parents are suffering from terminal illness. Making this holiday season a little lighter, through positive affirmations of belief, filled with light, love and laughter. - November 25, 2016 - WeVillage LLC LA
Two Birdees’ Kathy Wen Talks Heart Centered Business, Taking Back Black Friday, and the Endless Lessons of Being a Mom
Kathy Wen is a Full Time Mom, Women Entrepreneur, who talks about starting her own eco-friendly / organic focused children's online boutique and how she is preparing for the holiday sales season. Her business is soaring, her customers love her, and she shares some insight into her favorite brands and what it takes to start a small family run business and leaving the corporate world. - November 24, 2016 - Two Birdees
Must-Have Christmas Gift of 2016, Hatchimals, Skyrocket Across reebee Flyers
Flyer app reebee analyses the top trending toy of the holidays - Hatchimals. Also offering a giveaway to Canadians, 5 lucky winners will each receive one Hatchimal. - November 23, 2016 - reebee Inc
KNB Innovations Unveils Patented High Chair Accessory That Alleviates Common Frustration for Parents
Kid'z Katch! is a new accessory that keeps baby’s food away from the floor, and germs away from baby. - November 18, 2016 - KNB Innovations
Baby K’tan, LLC Named in Top 50 Baby Products of 2016
No-hassle wrap tops the shortlist for parent-driven awards honoring Best Baby Products - November 18, 2016 - Baby K'tan, LLC
Space-Based STEM Game Wins Good Housekeeping 2016 Award
Xtronaut Enterprises, Inc. Wins Good Housekeeping Award for Space-Based STEM Game Designed by Leader of NASA Mission. - November 17, 2016 - Xtronaut Enterprises, Inc.
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Family Week
Bring your family to the YMCA Open House. - November 13, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Non-Profit Arts Organization to Hold Charity Art and Music Event
Expressions NJ, Inc. will be presenting the Expressions of Thanks Art and Music Event on November 19th, 2016 from 6:30pm until 9:00pm. - November 12, 2016 - Expressions NJ, Inc.
"My Full Life, Circle Squared" by Senior Airman Richard Oden to be Released November 11th
Book is a Stirring and Inspirational Story of Love and Triumph Recounting Oden’s Journey from Foster child to Adopted Child to Foster Parent to Adoptive Parent; Book is Also a Salute to Our Military - November 11, 2016 - My Full Life Circle, Squared
Tommy the Learned Cat Goes to Rugby School to Celebrate the 450th Anniversary of One of the Oldest Schools in the World #Rugby450
Rugby School, one of the oldest and greatest schools in the world is about to turn 450 years old! The new children's book "Tommy the Learned Cat goes to Rugby: Letters from the Boarding School" follows the adventures of Tommy the Learned Cat and his favourite human Annee Brown as they embark on their boarding life in Tudor House in one of the most exciting places to live and study! Rugby School, here we come! And of course, Happy Birthday, Rugby School! #Rugby450 - November 09, 2016 - Clever Fox Press Ltd
Talking About Men’s Health Named Top 10 Blog
Talking About Men’s Health Named Among Best Men’s Health Blogs - November 03, 2016 - Men's Health Network
Mom/Author Learns How to Use "The Light"
Everyone's experienced those feelings of sadness, loneliness and despair from time to time. Most just try to suffer through it, hoping it will soon pass. Mom/Author Barbie Monterrosa believes she has the answer. Mom to 4 amazing kids, Barbie knows how stressful everyday life can be. In her new book, "The Light of Life" (published by Winters Publishing Group), Barbie shares how letting the light in can chase out the darkness and bring in an attitude of gratitude and hope. - November 02, 2016 - Winters Publishing Group
Souqmama.com: A New Breakthrough in Online Baby Shopping
The Souqmama.com team does everything to ensure moms experience the best shopping experience possible. The company guarantees all payments through credit card or cash are delivered properly while all products are subject to return policy. - October 30, 2016 - Souqmama
JN Prioleau, Author of the Clyde Series, Publishes Her Fourth Children's Book: "Ole' Rabbit"
JN Prioleau (author of the Clyde series) recently published her fourth children's book, "Ole' Rabbit." And it's just in time for Christmas. A fun book that will become every child's favorite bedtime story. Originally from Charleston, SC, JN Prioleau always had a passion for writing since... - October 27, 2016 - JN Prioleau
New Children's Book Sparks Curiosity and Encourages Interest in STEAM Subjects
"Ms. Pearl Makes a Discovery" is a new children’s book designed to encourage curiosity and get children excited about learning! Readers will witness the adventures of Ms. Pearl and her animal friends, who all have a special interest in either science, technology, engineering, arts or math. Together, they explore the fascinating world of STEAM while inspiring the reader to recreate some of the amazing experiments performed in the book. - October 24, 2016 - Christina Washington
It’s Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Enrollment Season
Three Tips to Maximize Your Benefit from the American Association of Orthodontists - October 22, 2016 - Curium
KidMix App Now Available for Teens
KidMix has expanded their platform to include teenage users. Created by parents, Lisa and Clay Goldberg, KidMix is the first kids & teens only social platform that provides a safer social networking experience. Kids as young as 5 and up can connect with friends, share thoughts, upload media, schedule events, and follow social media celebrities. - October 22, 2016 - KidMixApp
Proposed RAISE Act Would Help Families Pay for Healthcare Costs
American Association of Orthodontists urges support for bill that would boost limits on Flexible Spending Accounts. - October 19, 2016 - Curium
Deliciously Healthy Halloween Recipes That Are Easy on the Teeth
Delightfully Devilish Deviled Eggs and Quirky Quesadillas just in time for Halloween. - October 18, 2016 - Curium
NACCE Honors Student Entrepreneurs at 14th Annual Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has honored outstanding student entrepreneurs at its 14th Annual Conference, underway now in Sacramento. - October 12, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Teams with the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church to Bring New, Edmond Campus Both Indoor & Outdoor Playgrounds in Time for Their Grand Opening
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church chose Edmond-based, Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, to design and install four new indoor and outdoor playground structures for their new Edmond campus building located at 900 N. Sooner Road (west side of I-35 in Edmond, OK.). - October 12, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Milwaukee Nonprofit Receives Funding from U.S. Department of Justice to Help Young Dads Beyond the Bars as They Transition Back Into Society
The Center for Self-Sufficiency (CFSS) announced today that it is the recipient of an innovative grant from the United States Department of Justice that will help young Milwaukee dads successfully transition back into the community. - October 07, 2016 - Center for Self-Sufficiency
Documentary Film Sheds Light on Postpartum Depression for National Depression Awareness Month
The film that is striking a chord with mothers and health professionals nationwide takes the next step with a special illness screening options and tips for Depression Awareness Month this October. Produced by Fura Films. - October 05, 2016 - Fura Films
ToyToy - Change the Way You Shop Toys. No More Stressful Birthday or Christmas Shopping.
Lisbon-based startup studio, Build Up Labs, announced the official launch of ToyToy, a toy discovery app that enables parents, relatives, and friends to find unique toys for the kids in their lives in a fun and effortless way. - September 30, 2016 - Build Up Labs
The Joyful Journey Baby Expo Extravaganza 2017 Event Caters to Expecting Moms and Their Family
The "Joyful Journey Baby Expo Extravaganza" helps Expecting Moms, Babies, Toddlers and families with vendors who focus on them before, during and after their pregnancy. - September 29, 2016 - Journey of Joy Children's Events
Papa Gino's Relaunches All You Can Eat Program
All You Can Eat Pizza and Pasta for just $4.99 per person with additional $1 sides, including meatballs and breadsticks. Papa Gino’s recently re-launched their popular All You Can Eat Program, where guests can visit any participating Papa Gino’s restaurant and enjoy endless cheese and... - September 19, 2016 - Papa Gino's
Tennessee Funds Innovative Approach to Combating Diabetes and Obesity
REAL Certified Program Ensures Participating Eateries Offer Healthy, Nutrient-Rich Menu Items - September 19, 2016 - United States Healthful Food Council
Fall Allergy News: Guardian Technologies™ Unveils Hi-Tech, Wi-Fi Smart Premium Air Cleaning System
New Wi-Fi-enabled Air Purifier Activated with Downloaded App Allows Users to Monitor and Control Indoor Air Quality from Anywhere at Anytime - September 16, 2016 - Guardian Technologies, LLC
Safe Wheels – The Transportation Solution for Families with Hectic Schedules, Announces Grand Opening in Bedford, NH
Safe Wheels (www.safewheelsforkids.com) announces the grand opening of their business and is quickly becoming the go-to resource for busy families in the Bedford, NH and surrounding area. - September 15, 2016 - Safe Wheels, LLC
New Children's Book Inspired by Theater-Loving Squirrel
ASD Publishing announces release of children’s book author Gregory G. Allen's third book, "Irving the Theater Nut!" that celebrates theater, chasing dreams, and teamwork. - September 08, 2016 - ASD Publishing
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
Family Financial Product That Cures Entitlement Set to Launch on Labor Day
Zany parents of 12 uniquely-named children have discovered the cure to the current trend of entitlement. They call it The Moneypants Solution. It is a simple family financial strategy for leveraging the family money and resources to help motivate children to work, to care for themselves and their surroundings, to develop good habits, and to use money wisely. - September 02, 2016 - Rumble Productions, Inc.
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
mSpy Launched a Survey to Examine a School-Bullying Phenomena
mSpy started a “What do you think about school-bullying?” campaign on Facebook to reveal school-bullying threats and asks parents for suggestions. - September 01, 2016 - mSpy
DFW’s Biggest Celebration of National Black Breastfeeding Week
The Chocolate Milk Festival: Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Families is hosted by RootMama Maternal Care at the DeSoto Civic Center on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 2 pm – 5 pm. The event will convene expecting and new Black parents from southern DFW and beyond to uplift and celebrate... - August 22, 2016 - RootMama
"Exploring the Core" Creates Valuable Tool for Educators and Parents
One teacher aims to demystify the Common Core State Standards with a new app that lets parents and educators see how core skills develop in and across grade levels, according to the Common Core State Standards. This tool will help bridge the information gap between parents and teachers, empowering both to be more informed about what children are expected to know - and why. - August 19, 2016 - Greg Mullen
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
U.S. Marine with a Soft Side: Veteran Brings Let Mommy Sleep Newborn Care to Northern New Jersey
At a time when many small businesses are failing, DC based Let Mommy Sleep opens it's first franchise to an unconventional owner -US Marine Veteran Tom Wicklow. - August 19, 2016 - LetMommySleep
Amazon Prime Video Adds Phonics School Cartoon Series to Its Growing Library of "Edutainment"
London based edutainment specialist EnablinGenius Ltd. releases Phonics School cartoon series (16 x 5 mins.) on Amazon Prime Video, the exclusive premium subscription service. - August 18, 2016 - EnablinGenius Ltd.
10th Annual Scottsdale College Fair
On October 22nd, 2016 from 1:00-3:00pm, The Scottsdale College Fair Foundation will bring 100+ colleges and universities from around the world to Desert Mountain High School. The Scottsdale College Fair gives students and parents the chance to converse with college representatives and gather additional information on admissions and financial aid. Info on their scholarship program will also be at the fair. Free to the public to attend. scottsdalecf.com - August 18, 2016 - Scottdale College Fair
Coast Music Debuts New Logo, Website and Focus on Rock and Popular Music Styles
Coast Music Rocks! That's the new message this prominent music school wants their community, students and teachers know - and to emphasize the new focus on teaching real world rock and other popular music styles. The new logo and website represents Coast Music and their faculty of working, professional musicians, all with a passion for teaching music. - August 16, 2016 - Coast Music