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"Internet of Things" Exploits Young Adults in New Book from Lambert Hill
"Behind the Fun Zone" Offers a Cautionary Tale for Tech-absorbed Teens. - August 25, 2015 - Lambert Hill
Eastern DataComm to Sponsor the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation Safe Schools Symposium
Eastern DataComm announced it will be sponsoring the New Jersey Police Chiefs Foundation Safe Schools Symposium as a benefactor sponsor on October 15th. They will also be exhibiting at the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Mid-Year Meeting in Long Branch, NJ on December 3, 2015. The... - August 21, 2015 - Eastern DataComm
Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial Arts Schools Are Revving Up to Get Kids Ready for Back to School
Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts schools will be providing free educational seminars geared towards teaching children the “life skills” necessary for success in (and out) of the classroom this Fall. - August 20, 2015 - Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Congressmen Push for Federal Ban on Crib Bumpers
Doctor Approved Wonder Bumper Vertical Rail Guards Are Proven Safe Option - August 20, 2015 - Go Mama Go Designs
d’Oliveira & Associates Crowns Winner of 2015 College Scholarship Essay Contest
George Washington University Law School student, Michelle Ramus, wins 2015 d’Oliveira & Associates college scholarship contest. Submitted best essay for persuading young people on the dangers of drinking and driving. - August 19, 2015 - d'Oliveira & Associates
Nanny Poppinz™ Announces Dallas Debut
Nanny Poppinz announced today it will provide childcare services to families in Dallas and throughout the Metroplex. Amber Mayhew, owner of Nanny Poppinz of DFW and Nanny Poppinz of Austin, said she saw a growing need in the Dallas community for a full-service household-staffing... - August 19, 2015 - Nanny Poppinz of DFW
Chin Chin and Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Team Up to Help Kids from Local Shelter with Back-to-School
Chin Chin Café & Sushi Bar in New York-New York Hotel & Casino has teamed up with Las Vegas Fire and Rescue to provide back-to-school essentials, lunch and fun for the kids of The Shade Tree Shelter. The Las Vegas, Nevada based organization is a shelter for women, children and pets that are victims of domestic abuse. - August 17, 2015 - Chin Chin
As 25 Children Settle Into Their Classes This School Year They Will Share Their Summer Camp Memories Made Possible by Sklar Furnishings
The Contemporary Furniture Leader’s Chairs-of-Care Summer Fundraiser Underwrote Scholarships to Florence Fuller Child Development Centers Camp Program - August 14, 2015 - Sklar Furnishings
DormCo Offers New Security Ideas for College Students
DormCo presents new dorm security tips on how to keep college students and dorm essentials safe while away at college. - August 14, 2015 - DormCo
Software Developer Offers Music to Help You Focus
Noted software developer, musician, and podcast host, Carl Franklin has created a collection of long-running music scientifically designed to induce alpha brain waves that promote focus. Users reporting unprecedented results. - August 11, 2015 - Pwop Studios
SkillTwins Worldwide Soccer Sensations U.S. Soccer Camp Aug 10th-14th | Aug 17th-21st
SkillTwins Josef and Jakob are currently conducting an amazing footwork camp for kids ages 7-17. This is the perfect soccer camp if you are looking for great footwork skills and drills. The camp is taking place at The Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park IL. - August 08, 2015 - Addison Youth Soccer
Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms Offering Christmas Tree Delivery Services Nationwide
Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms has announced their Christmas Trees delivery all over United States and Canada. The company has collaborated with local farmers to provide natural Christmas Trees to customers. The trees are delivered to the customer within 3 to 7 days of order placement. - August 07, 2015 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
Children's Book Inspired by Equal Parts Oz and Wonderland
Sometimes a big imagination is all you need. That, and a dead mouse. - July 31, 2015 - B.K. Brain
Aspiranet Urges Families to Help Close Gap for California Foster Children in Need
Leading human services agency launches campaign to recruit 50 new foster-adoptive families - July 29, 2015 - Aspiranet
Virtual Speech Center Releases TheraApp – A Complete One-Stop Solution for Speech and Language Therapy Apps
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the leading provider of tablet applications for speech and language therapy, announced today the release of TheraApp, an iPad application including thousands of activities for speech and language therapy. TheraApp is a comprehensive and dynamic mobile solution for the... - July 27, 2015 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Freedom Fairs Sets Up Community Festival and Amusement Carnival on Long Island
Freedom Fairs is kicking off its inaugural community festival and amusement carnival at the Westfield Sunrise mall on Long Island this week. The fair includes amusement rides, carnival games, magicians and performers, live bands, food and craft vendors. Admission is free and the organization is giving out free ride tickets to young people who sign a voluntary community drug free pledge. The community-themed event includes an award ceremony for members of the community that have aided this cause. - July 27, 2015 - Tutor Central Inc.
The Future Leaders of Our Country Will Either Grow Up Broken or Become Extraordinary
Jeff Pennypacker, founder of Underdog Ministries will appear on NITE LINE: WGGS TV 16 in Greenville SC, Monday July 27th to discuss his new book, Broken Boys-Extraordinary Men, Mentoring Moms Through the 7 Obstacles Stealing Manhood from Their Boys. A large portion of our future leaders are coming... - July 27, 2015 - Underdog Ministries
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing Initiative for Hutton Monitors Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem for parents and caregivers of very young children, the Hutton Monitors, has been developed by inventor Jason Hutton of Fargo, Georgia. The invention’s unique design helps insure that infants and young children are kept... - July 23, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Birth Defects Allegedly Linked to Zofran, Zofran Lawsuit Help Center Reviewing Potential Cases
A growing number of birth defects ranging from heart defects and clubfoot to cleft lip and palate have allegedly been linked to Zofran use during pregnancy in recent studies. - July 22, 2015 - Zofran Lawsuit Help Center
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Week in Kenner LA
Operation Kidsafe needs help to let local families know about this free potentially lifesaving Child Safety Week Event. Kidsafe is shipping in a custom digital fingerprinting unit just like the FBI and Secret Service use. The local sponsor will run the system and make it available free and private for parents. Safety tips to start a family safety action plan are also included. Please, help get the word out to parents about this potential life saving event. - July 21, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Child Safety Fair in Pinellas Park Operation Kidsafe Free Event
Join Crown Honda, local law enforcement, first responders and Operation Kidsafe for a free child safety fair. Parents can attend this event and at no charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - July 21, 2015 - Operation Kidsafe
Global Celebration of Breastfeeding Recognized in San Antonio
Birth and Breastfeeding Alliance invites the community to the 3rd annual Latch On SA on August 1, 2015 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church. In connection with World Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 1-7), this event brings families together to provide support for and celebrate breastfeeding. In... - July 21, 2015 - Birth and Breastfeeding Alliance
ActionCraft Toy Box Will Keep You PaperCrafting in the Mobile World
ActionCraft Toy Box is an arts & crafts mobile application that allows you to create/design your own paper toy, print it on 8x11 cardstock & build it using scissors, a cutter & some glue. - July 17, 2015 - Taktyl Studios
Author Interviewed About How Her Book Can Help Parents Teach Social Skills to Children with Autism
Jamie E. Carter, Ph.D. is the coauthor of "PREP for Social Success: A Guide for Parents of Children with Autism." She was recently interviewed by Special Needs Book Review regarding a wide range of topics including her reason for writing the book as well as how social skills affect the... - July 17, 2015 - PREP for Social Success
Speecharoo Apps Asks the Million-Dollar Question: Can a Kangaroo Really Teach Kids to Listen?
Three weeks ago, a revolutionary new app for the iPad called "Funny Directions by Speecharoo" introduced "Kit the Kangaroo" to the world, and suddenly kids are eating all their veggies, sharing with their siblings and marching right to their rooms at... - July 16, 2015 - Speecharoo Apps
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Licensing Representative for Disposable Baby Drip Cloth Invention
A simple yet highly useful new product targeted at parents and caregivers of babies, the Disposable Baby Drip Cloth, has been developed by inventor Artenia J. Jones of Tallahassee, Florida. The invention’s unique design enables it to effectively address a common problem related to the... - July 16, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Petition to Legislate Video Streaming Access to Parents
A petition called The Transparent Childcare Movement has begun circulating, requesting that state legislators enact laws that would require public childcare facilities to provide live video streaming access to parents. - July 15, 2015 - Ident-A-Kid Services of America
Trumpet Behavioral Health Expands Autism Services to Cypress
ABA therapy provider opens second Houston autism center to extend leading services to families in northwest region. - July 14, 2015 - Trumpet Behavioral Health
Whether Kids Can Stay in School or Not, be Watchful for Lice and Treat Effectively; Send Head Lice Packing Before You Pack Up Your Kids for Camp
Elissa Rand, mother of an elementary school aged child and founder of East Setauket, NY-based Meticulice, a leading certified head lice removal service specializing in natural and non-toxic techniques, points out that regardless of agreement with the AAP’s recommendations about head lice, the most important thing parents can do is remain on the lookout for early signs of lice infestations and take the necessary steps to treat their children and household, family members and belongings. - July 13, 2015 - Meticulice
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Marketing Representative for Alford Blanket Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve an important function for babies, the Alford Blanket, has been developed by inventor Arthur Alford, III of Ripley, Tennessee. The invention’s unique design provides parents and caregivers with a comfortable and safe product that will produce a... - July 11, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Kid Care Anywhere Launches the Ultimate Parents Night Out Event
Kid Care Anywhere (http://kidcareanywhere.com), a boutique child care agency founded by Shonna Smith, is holding its spectacular Ultimate Parents Night Out event. The event will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at the Marriott Fair Oaks in Fairfax, Virginia. This family... - July 09, 2015 - Kid Care Anywhere
School of Rock Takes Its Show on the Road
The 4th annual SCHOOL OF ROCK DFW SUMMER TOUR is ready to get under way on July 30. The School of Rock is the world leader in performance-based music education. In keeping with the philosophy that the best way to learn to do something is by actually doing it, they decided to pack up the van with candy bars and juice boxes and hit the road. - July 06, 2015 - School of Rock
Jaipur Start-up ScooTalks.com Launched to Offer Parenting Solutions
ScooTalks, a web and app based service, has been launched by ADDADOT Technologies LLP, a Jaipur start-up. The website and the app together come across as a first of its kind of kids’ services aggregator and parent-school centric service. The radical concept has been especially designed to suit the needs of Indian parents and kids’ services providers. - July 03, 2015 - ADDADOT Technologies LLP
The Prompting Announces First Youth Entrepreneur Workshop
Dr. Rollan Roberts II, Founder & CEO of The Prompting announces the first-ever workshop for child entrepreneurs. - July 03, 2015 - 24ravens
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Marketing Campaign for LolleeTops Invention
An innovative new product targeted at parents and caregivers of infants, the LolleeTops, has been developed by inventor Hikema Peterson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invention’s unique design insures that a common problem related to the cleanliness of baby bottles is effectively... - July 02, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Installing Brand New Custom Playground at Hennessey Elementary School
Hennessey Public Schools working with Edmond-based playground company, Noah's Park & Playgrounds to install new custom play structure at Hennessey Elementary School this week. - June 30, 2015 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Daxton's Friends Billboard Campaign is First Ever to Highlight Fatal Dog Attacks
Daxton’s Friends for Canine Education & Awareness was formed in honor of Daxton Borchardt, who passed away on March 6, 2013 due to severe injuries sustained in a dog attack. Daxton’s Friends would like to educate the public about the importance of understanding dog breeds and how, with proper education and pet care, the number of dog-related incidents can be reduced. - June 26, 2015 - Daxton's Friends For Canine Education & Awareness
A Premier Domestic Staffing Agency in Beverly Hills, CA, Announces the Launch of Their Special Needs Nannies
Celebrities Concierge & Staffing Services announces the launch of their new “Elite Care Specialists” who provide Full-time, Part-time and/or On Call childcare placement services with nannies trained or specialized to work with special needs children. - June 25, 2015 - Celebrities Concierge & Staffing Services
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Licensing Representative for Rock-A-Bye Baby Invention
An innovative and highly useful new product targeted at parents and caregivers of infants, the Rock-A-Bye Baby, has been developed by inventor Qubina Duncan of Washington, DC. The invention’s unique design provides its users with a versatile and multi-functional crib that addresses a number... - June 25, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Social Spy App Gives Teachers and Parents New Way to Anonymously Monitor Social Talk on Twitter
Mokumax founder and Twitter fanatic offers sneaky way for parents, teachers, and anyone else interested in spying to anonymously monitor Twitter users without the user ever knowing. Teachers, parents, spouses, and sports fans will love the simplicity of this Twitter enhancement. No Twitter account is required to create your own custom list of Twitter users and tweets. Everything is anonymous so there is no need to sign up for Twitter. - June 23, 2015 - Mokumax, LLC
St Louis Start-Up Scoville & Company Receives 2015 Arch Grant, Launches First Product: Pacidose Infant Medication Dispenser
Scoville & Company, a woman & veteran owned St Louis, Mo. based consumer product start-up invents and recruits innovative medical devices for the home, including Pacidose, a liquid medicine dispenser for infants that feels just like a pacifier but has a narrow tube down the center allowing for liquid medication delivery to infants. The company was founded by Dr. Agnes Scoville, MD, an ER doctor and US Navy veteran who served in Iraq. - June 22, 2015 - Scoville & Company
Top Full-Service Nanny Agency Opens in South Florida
My Kensington Nanny Opens Locations in Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale, FL - June 19, 2015 - My Kensington Nanny
SageMyLife Invites CNY Residents to Test New Technology in Syracuse. One-of-a-Kind Network Mapping Tool Helps People Visualize, Understand & Better Manage Their Network
SageMyLife™, a local innovative technology company, is proud to announce the release of a beta-test version of its one-of-a-kind network mapping tool. As they enjoy an early look at the online tool, beta testers will provide valuable feedback to enhance the current version and help define... - June 19, 2015 - SageMyLife
Extraordinary Conceptions Travels to Oklahoma for Special Event
Extraordinary Conceptions is taking part in the 37th Annual Black Gold Days Festival in Glenpool, Oklahoma, starting on June 18. - June 18, 2015 - Extraordinary Conceptions
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Chosen to Design and Install Six New ADA Accessible Playgrounds for Edmond Public Schools
Noah’s Park & Playground has been working with Edmond Public Schools to make more elementary schools ADA compliant by providing ADA accessible playground structures and accessible independent play equipment to six of the seventeen Edmond elementary schools in the summer of 2015. - June 16, 2015 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Can Father's Day be a Happy One When Loving an Addicted Child?
Denise Krochta interviews Dad's who try to navigate through their own child's addiction and have some sanity and peace in their lives while doing it. Father's Day can be a very sad day, instead of a happy one, when loving an addict. - June 15, 2015 - Denise Krochta
Golfing for Graham's Foundation Comes to the Tri-State Area for a Second Time
Supporters, parents, and sponsors will gather at Bayonne to golf for prematurity. - June 15, 2015 - Graham's Foundation
Parents Helping Other Parents
WRASK IT Parent’s Edition allows parents, nannies, and expecting mothers and fathers to ask anonymous question. The app also makes it easy for other parents with experience to answer those questions immediately. - June 14, 2015 - WRASK IT
Social Skills Guide Described as "an Excellent Resource" for Parents of Children with Autism.
PREP for Social Success: A Guide for Parents of Children with Autism is described as “an excellent resource for you and your child” in an introduction to a guest post on the Special Needs Book Review website. It also notes that “PREP easily adapts to your child’s specific... - June 13, 2015 - PREP for Social Success
Tate Publishing Author K. Alex Shaw Turns a Book Signing into a Hospital Fundraiser with a “Baby Shower”
Tate Publishing Author Dedicates a Book Signing of “The Bizarre Baby Name Book” as a Fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Nevada at UMC. - June 13, 2015 - K. Alex Shaw