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One of the Missions of Total Alignment Partners is to Support and Empower Professional and Executive Women in Central Florida
Belinda MJ Brown, COO of Total Alignment Partners and Women Success Expert will co-host a powerful event for women April 17th to 19th 2015 in St Pete, FL. The conference-retreat, titled Let It Go and Be Authentically You, will focus on helping professional women re-energize and re-connect with themselves while surrounded by like-minded women. - April 04, 2015 - Total Alignment Partners
Hale Publishing Announces the Release of "Round the Circle: Doulas Share Their Experiences"
With a great deal of information and advice, "Round the Circle" serves as a learning and mentoring tool for professionals. Doulas learn more about addressing parents’ fears, supporting religious and spiritual practices, the pros/cons of working with friends and family members and much more. - April 03, 2015 - Hale Publishing
National Effort to Raise Awareness About National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April marks the 32nd anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities. Observing National Child Abuse Prevention month, Love Our Children USA, (a national organization headquartered in New York whose mission is to break the cycle that victimizes children) kicks off their GET BLUE campaign, a national effort to educate and raise awareness for the Blue Ribbon and Child Abuse Prevention. - April 02, 2015 - Love Our Children USA
Superheros and Ice Princesses Spotted at Local Austin Baby Store
Swank Baby Boutique has hosted a variety of superheros and mega-stars, including Batman, Spiderman, and Queen Elsa over the last few months. The baby boutique specializes in new and upscale resale baby girl clothes and baby boy clothes, and also superhero events apparently. - April 02, 2015 - Swank Baby Boutique
Beyond Goody Bag Announces New Partnerships with Charities
Beyond Goody Bag provides a meaningful alternative to traditional goody bags and party favors. - April 01, 2015 - Beyond Goody Bag
Jane, Larkin, NJ Native and Author of Inspiring Book on Interfaith Families, to Speak in Mahwah, NJ
Jane Larkin, a New Jersey native and author of "From Generation to Generation: A story of intermarriage and Jewish continuity," will explore the “oys” and “joys” of being a parent or grandparent of a child in an interfaith relationship on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30PM at Beth Haverim Shir Shalom in Mahwah, NJ. The event is free and open to the community. - March 30, 2015 - Jane Larkin
Minneapolis-Based MOTI Sports, Inc. Announces the Launch of Their Unique 3D Soccer Training Drill App Available in iTunes and Google Play Stores
MOTI Sports released this week their unique 3D Soccer Training Drill app in both iTunes and Google Play stores. Designed to be used by youth coaches and less-experienced players, the app contains 12 3D animated drills that thoroughly demonstrates “how” a drill is performed instead of... - March 28, 2015 - MOTI Sports, Inc.
Wonderoos Wins Prima Baby Award
Wonderoos - the washable nappy brand owned by Earthwise Trading - has won a Prima Baby Award in the reusable nappy category for the second year in a row. The Prima Baby Awards recognise and reward the best products and services currently in the baby and parenting industry. All shortlisted entries... - March 28, 2015 - Earthwise Trading
New Book for Autism Awareness Month by the Great Dr. Temple Grandin, Subject of the Emmy Award Winning HBO Biopic
A new resource book, by Dr. Temple Grandin, titled, TEMPLE TALKS...about Autism and Sensory Issues: The World's Leading Expert on Autism Shares Her Advice and Experiences is coming out on April 4 to help spread autism awareness. A quick and affordable reference guide, the book is drawn from Dr. Grandin’s lectures, and contains enlightening information for children and adults. - March 27, 2015 - Sensory Focus
Sugar & Spice & No More Lice, Inc. Helps Minnesotans During Their Lice Crisis
For many families, head lice is more than just a nuisance. Without the proper resources, time, and education, head lice can escalate to unmanageable proportions. One female louse can lay up to ten eggs a day resulting in over two hundred nits (eggs) in her lifetime. It is easy to see how lice can... - March 19, 2015 - Sugar and Spice and No More Lice
March is "Surrogacy Awareness Month®." It is a Time of Reflection, Hope and Thanks.
The mission of Surrogacy Awareness Month® is to recognize intended parents, surrogates and egg donors. It’s a time to celebrate and support intended parents who choose the path of surrogacy. This awareness month helps aspire all by learning about the hope that surrogacy can bring. While... - March 13, 2015 - Surrogacy Awareness Month®
Worried About Health Coverage for College Students Traveling on Spring Break?
College students are flocking to sunny beaches during spring break leaving worried parents behind. Spring break is supposed to be a fun-filled annual rite of passage for college students. Parents should know that in a case of an out of state emergency, emergency medical transportation is readily available through a MASA Assist membership. And, its affordable and provides peace of mind to all. - March 11, 2015 - MASA Assist
Kids First! Film Critics Boot Camps in Denver, DC, Seattle, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe, and NYC
If you have a 10 to 15-year-old who loves film and dreams of being on the red carpet, KIDS FIRST! has a camp for them. Your tween can participate in the KIDS FIRST! Film Critics Boot Camp this summer at B-47 Studios in Seattle, Brooklyn/NYC, Martha's Vineyard, Santa Fe (NM) and Washington DC for an experience they'll never forget. For more info go to kidsfirst.org. - March 10, 2015 - KIDS FIRST!
Disney Mickey’s Typing Adventure Launches Web Experience
Online Typing Program Starring Mickey Mouse and Friends Teaches Children to Touch-Type - March 09, 2015 - Individual Software
Freeze Your Eggs and Delay Fertility
Egg freezing is an exciting new option for many women who have chosen to delay fertility due to career building, partner status or other reasons. - March 07, 2015 - Great Possibilities Egg Freezing & Fertility Agency
Announcing Brand New Innovative Ergonomic NZ Baby Products for Modern Parents
For the first time, Akarana Baby, a New Zealand inspired design of high value baby transport equipment made its debut in Southeast Asian market. - March 06, 2015 - Akarana International Ltd
A New Portal for Creating Visual Support for Children with Special Needs
In late 2014, Smarty Symbols, a Dallas-based company, released its website to the public which allows teachers, parents and therapists to access over thirteen thousand images, download them or create visual support materials directly on the portal. - March 01, 2015 - Smarty Symbols
Teaching Dollars & Sense to Daughters
Tips on Raising Financially Strong Ladies in Honor of International Women’s Day. - February 28, 2015 - Hobart Financial Group
New Phonics Website Offers Free Resources for Teachers and Parents
Blake Education builds an online platform where parents and teachers can download free resources to teach their children to read. - February 26, 2015 - Blake eLearning
8 Tips for Dealing with Picky Eaters
Dr. Deborah Sandrock, pediatrician at St. Christopher’s, offers tips on how to manage your picky eaters. - February 26, 2015 - St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Fashion Launch Elevates Style for Nursing Mothers with a Cause
An initial collection of chic and functional dresses for nursing mothers is being launched today by Mitera, an innovative and socially conscious fashion brand. The entire line of six classic styles features a patent-pending zipper opening system that allows easy and discrete breast feeding and... - February 24, 2015 - Mitera, LLC
Amy Vaughan Announces Release of "Positively Sensory!"
Amy Vaughan has released her first book, "Positively Sensory! A Guide to Help Your Child Develop Positive Approaches to Learning and Cope with Sensory Processing Difficulty," currently available online at Amazon.com and other booksellers. New guide for parents, professionals and teachers integrates Learning Strengths Profile assessment tool. - February 24, 2015 - Scribble Media, LLC
New Children’s Picture Book Celebrates Armenian Easter Traditions
As the world reflects on the Armenian tragedy of 1915, Pomegranate Publishing has released a new children’s picture book, Mariam’s Easter Parade, which celebrates the traditions of the Armenian culture. Written by Marianne Markarian and illustrated by Margaret Markarian Wasielewski, Mariam’s Easter Parade is a light-hearted story of young girl who might be too small to help with the Easter preparations, but she is clever enough to celebrate with her own special parade! - February 23, 2015 - Pomegranate Publishing
Let the Women Speak: Revolution Unveiled 2015
The U.S based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness organization (CADVA) and Caribbean One Billion Rising are coming together for International Women’s Day in Guyana, South America. - February 17, 2015 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
New Lifestyles and Alternatives for Seniors Join Forces in SF Bay and San Diego
Two of the nation’s leading sources of information for seniors, families and professionals seeking housing, care and related services announce a co-publishing agreement for the San Francisco Bay and San Diego areas. - February 11, 2015 - New LifeStyles
Local Anti-Bully Expert Gets Amazon’s Coveted #1 Best Seller Status
On Fri Jan 30th, Sandy’s Brett Lechtenberg got the birthday present of a lifetime by becoming an Amazon #1 Best Selling Author with his recently released book. The Anti-Bully Program is a program for families who have a child that is being bullied. - February 11, 2015 - Personal Mastery Martial Arts
Sleepy Baby Consulting Announces Columbus, Ohio Launch
Sleepy Baby Consulting has relocated to Columbus, Ohio from Chicago. Amy Douglas, the founder, is a Certified Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant, and helps babies and families get the sleep they need. Exhausted parents do not have to figure this out alone. - February 07, 2015 - Sleepy Baby Consulting
Earthwise Trading Ltd Crowned Britain’s Best Online Business
Christine McRitchie, Director of Earthwise Trading Ltd has won the title of Best Online Business at the Venus Business Awards. The Venus Awards were set up in 2009 by Tara Howard, to recognise the hard work, effort and skill that it can take women to successfully juggle business with other... - February 01, 2015 - Earthwise Trading
Tips for Milwaukee Area Families on How to Find Out if Your Child Has a Head Lice Infestation
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment Service in Milwaukee and Madison areas is the only lice removal service in Wisconsin with a medical doctor on staff. The company offers advice to area families on how to identify head lice in your family. - January 31, 2015 - LiceDoctors
Local Authors and Illustrator Garner Awards for "Building Better Humans"
The new parenting book, "Building Better Humans" by David and Lisa Davoust, receives accolades and awards. - January 30, 2015 - Robis Publishing, Inc.
Treetop Quest Will Open a New Treetop Obstacle Course & Zip-Lining in March 2015
Treetop Quest Dunwoody will open this March at Brook Run Park, in Dunwoody, GA an aerial adventure park (or treetop obstacle course) and will showcase no less than 52 obstacles and 12 zip-lines in 4 courses. - January 28, 2015 - Treetop Quest
After 5 Years of Saving Teen Lives, It’s Time to Celebrate
After 5 years of working to prevent teen suicides, the Save a Life Foundation celebrates with an Anniversary Gala and a new website! - January 27, 2015 - Save A Life
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $5,000 Grant to Our Military Kids
Donation will enable children of wounded warriors to enjoy favorite activities, live more normal lives. - January 26, 2015 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Legacy of Love Retreat for Single Mothers is February 20-21
First Baptist Canton is hosting the 8th annual Legacy of Love retreat for single moms. Workshops and speakers offer something for single moms of all ages. Meals and childcare are provided throughout retreat at no charge. - January 21, 2015 - First Baptist Canton
Voting is Open for the 2015 Cribsie Awards
Parents Choose Winning Products from 165 Finalists in the Baby World; New Vote to Donate Campaign Revealed - January 16, 2015 - Cribsie Awards
Online Retailers Struggle to Keep Pace with Organic Bone Broth’s Sudden Star Status
Bone broth is selling out almost as fast as smaller online retailers can produce it. Wise Choice Market, a Canadian company that produces and sells bone broth for American consumers, has doubled bone broth sales this winter. The purported health benefits and flavor of bone broth appear to be driving this beverage’s rise in popularity among Paleo dieters and the general public. - January 13, 2015 - Wise Choice Market
Introducing the Wise Choice Market Blog
Wise Choice Market, an online grocer that caters to American clientele, announces the release of a new company blog to help provide information on whole and fermented foods, the Paleo lifestyle, and the company’s choices. The blog’s release arrives at a moment when the Paleo and Primal lifestyle is frequently the subject of discussion and the public is hungry for answers. - January 12, 2015 - Wise Choice Market
"Peek-a-Word," Reinventing Peek-a-Boo Into an Educational Child App
“Peek -a- Word,” a fun game for young children that develops observation, improves their visual perception, teaches animal’s names and languages. A game that allows to practice multilingual vocabulary about animals in 12 languages. - January 11, 2015 - DADA Company
Mothers and Daughters "Fight" for Health Answers
First Mother and Daughter Health Fair - January 07, 2015 - Mother and Daughter Bonding Center
"The Gentle Parent" by L.R. Knost Has Won the Best of the Year Award at Family Review Center for 2014
2014 Winners have been announced at Family Review Center for the Best Of The Year Award. "The Gentle Parent" is a winner. - January 02, 2015 - Family Review Center
Lisa Thompson of SimplifiedSaving.com Wins Free Advertising for One Year in the MOM-Essential Ad Contest Announced by DIYDesignMom.com
Jacquelyn Ward of DIY Design Mom is pleased to announce the Winner of the MOM-Essential Ad Contest for the prize of free advertising space for one year on DIYDesignMom.com. - January 01, 2015 - DIY Design Mom
Macaroni Kid Comes to Bayside, Whitestone and Northeast Queens
A Free Weekly Newsletter and Website for Kids and Families. - December 28, 2014 - Macaroni Kid Bayside
Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina Warn Families to be on Lookout for Head Lice After the Holiday Season
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service is seeing a lot of cases of head lice in the Charlotte, North Carolina area and the number is predicted to increase post-holiday season. Owner, Karen Sokoloff, reports that close family contact allows the spread of head lice as lice move from head to head. She cautions families to be on the look-out and offers lice prevention tips. - December 27, 2014 - LiceDoctors
Head Lice Can Run But They Can't Hide from LiceDoctors In-Home Lice Treatment Service in Essex County, New Jersey
This holiday season LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment Service is coming to town with the grand opening of its in-home lice removal service to all areas of New Jersey. The company is headquartered in Essex County and makes house calls to all counties in NJ. The national company has treated over 125,000 clients and has a medical doctor on staff. - December 27, 2014 - LiceDoctors
Heads Up to Phoenix Families: LiceDoctors Provides a Professional Lice Treatment Service Guaranteed to Work
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service, the original lice treatment service in Phoenix, Arizona, has been successfully treating families in the area for several years. LiceDoctors is the only lice service with a medical doctor on staff and has successfully eradicated over 125,000 cases of lice. - December 26, 2014 - LiceDoctors
Little Linksters “Best Pee-Wee Golf Swing in the World” Video Contest Celebrates 5th Year
Jack Nicklaus & Keegan Bradley Join Star-Studded Panel of Industry Judges - December 24, 2014 - Little Linksters, LLC
Single Mum Creates Game App to Help Children Stay Safer Online
Gooseberry Planet is a new game app created and funded by a single mum who could not find the kind of tool she was looking for to help her children understand about safety online. - December 24, 2014 - Gooseberry Planet Ltd
LiceDoctors Proudly Present Its Professional In-Home Lice Picking Service to Providence Families
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service has rolled out its lice removal and nitpicking services to families in Providence, Rhode Island and all surrounding areas. LiceDoctors has a medical doctor on staff and has treated over 125,000 clients nationwide. - December 22, 2014 - LiceDoctors
Licedoctors Wends Its Way to a Big Welcome in Wichita, Kansas
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service announces its newest launch: Wichita, Kansas. The lice treatment service, with its winning combination of effective treatment protocol, board-certified medical doctor on staff, convenient in-home service, and caring customer service, is the fastest growing lice company in the nation. - December 21, 2014 - LiceDoctors
"Mom’s Daily Planner" App Updated for 2015 - Calendar, Grocery Lists, To-do Lists, Budget & Chores in One Convenient Package
Available today, YadaHome® has completely redesigned its popular Mom’s Daily Planner (http://bit.ly/1zoy1wi) app ahead of the holidays and New Year. The app features a fresh user interface that complements the sleek design of Apple’s new iOS8 operating system. The app provides a unique organizing experience, allowing users to manage their calendar, grocery lists, to-do lists, chores and budget using one convenient and elegant family organizer. - December 17, 2014 - YADAhome.com, LLC