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Professional In-Home Lice Removal Service Launches in Overland Park and Kansas City, Kansas

Kansas families in Overland Park and Kansas City and surrounding areas now have access to in-home professional lice treatment with the arrival of LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service. The company is the largest in the U.S. and is the only lice eradication service with a medical doctor on staff. - December 12, 2014 - LiceDoctors

Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing and Licensing Agent for Instant Infant Invention

An innovative and highly useful new product designed for babies between 3 and 9 months of age the Instant Infant, has been developed by Ron Baker of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The invention’s unique design greatly facilitates the task of bottle feedings. The Instant Infant’s proprietary... - December 12, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

International Conference Offers Compelling Perspectives on Families Created Through Adoption

International Conference Offers Compelling Perspectives on Families Created Through Adoption

Participants from around the world will converge in Cambridge, MA. March 25-29, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA 02139 for the American Adoption Congress’ 36th annual international conference: “Educate, Advocate and Legislate!” With 40 workshops, four keynote speakers, two films and one play; the conference offers an immersive look into this unique community and the complex issues faced by the adoption community. - December 05, 2014 - American Adoption Congress

NewProductHelp.com to Serve as Official Licensing Representative for Shake Ups Invention

Caren H., New Jersey resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Shake Ups invention for the next 2 years. A handy new product targeted at parents and caregivers of infants, the Shake Ups features a unique design that provides its users... - December 05, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.

BabyGearReviewer.com Launches Top 10 Lists

Last week Baby Gear Reviewer(babygearreviewer.com) has launched a new section on its website for top 10 baby gear lists. This is in addition to the product reviews of baby gears and promotion and deal alerts that the website already covers. A lot of parents lack the time to conduct a full research... - December 05, 2014 - Baby Gear Reviewer

Free Mathseeds Apps for Students in Grades K-2

Free Mathseeds Apps for Students in Grades K-2

The creators of popular children’s learning programs, Mathseeds and Reading Eggs, have released three new math apps targeted to Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 math students. - December 04, 2014 - Blake eLearning

Estates of Sunnybrook to Host a Special Brunch with Santa: Reserve Today

You Don’t Need to Go to The North Pole for a Genuine Holiday Atmosphere. - December 04, 2014 - The Estates of Sunnybrook

NewProductHelp.com at Forefront of Licensing Efforts for Kid Guard Invention

A simple yet handy new product designed to effectively address the inadvertent but common wastefulness of a widely used household item, the Betty P., Illinois resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Kid Guard concept to potential... - December 04, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.

The SMART Playbook Earns 2014 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award for Mind-Building Excellence

The SMART Playbook Earns 2014 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award for Mind-Building Excellence

The SMART Playbook has been honored with a 2014 Academics’ Choice Smart Book Award, a prestigious seal of educational quality, reserved only for the best mind-building media and toys. The independent Academics’ Choice Awards program and its seal of excellence are recognized worldwide by consumers and educational institutions as a mark of genuinely effective learning tools that stimulate the mind, and provide potential for the student to fully develop higher order thinking skills. - December 02, 2014 - The SMART Playbook

LiceDoctors Advises Tucson to Beware of Lice as Incidence Peaks After Holidays

Local LiceDoctors Lice Removal Service advises families to be on the look-out for head lice following the Thanksgiving family holiday season. Head lice are usually transmitted through head to head contact and family togetherness encourages the spread. - December 02, 2014 - LiceDoctors

Innovation Direct™ Designated to Serve as Licensing Liaison Between Patented Love My Potty Invention and Industry

An innovative new product that effectively addresses the needs of a child going through the potty training stage, the Love My Potty, has been developed by Faith Sutton of Glenolden, Pennsylvania. The invention's unique design eliminates many of the common shortcomings of traditional potty training... - November 30, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

NewProductHelp.com Introducing S.A.S. Baby Invention to Potential Licensees Over Next 2 Years

Tami C., Florida resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to promote her S.A.S. Baby invention to potential licensees in industry. An innovative and potentially life-saving new product designed to protect children in various ways, the S.A.S. Baby... - November 30, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.

WeInterpret.net Will be Offering Pro-Bono ASL Interpreting Services for Santa Claus at Francis Scott Key (FSK) Mall in Frederick County, Maryland

WeInterpret.net Will be Offering Pro-Bono ASL Interpreting Services for Santa Claus at Francis Scott Key (FSK) Mall in Frederick County, Maryland

WeInterpret.net will be offering pro-bono ASL interpreting services for Santa Claus at Francis Scott Key (FSK) Mall in Frederick County, Maryland. Every year during the holiday season, FSK Mall hosts Santa Claus for children to take pictures with and tell their holiday wishes to. In order to extend this activity to all children, WeInterpret.net will be providing an interpreter enabling any interested Deaf/Hard of Hearing children and/or families to communicate their wishes to Santa. - November 26, 2014 - WeInterpret.net

Moms Magazine Announces Exclusive Holiday Gift Guide -- Free Ready-for-Air Video Package Available for Broadcast & Web

Moms Magazine Announces Exclusive Holiday Gift Guide -- Free Ready-for-Air Video Package Available for Broadcast & Web

Moms Magazine, a community of parenting experts and real moms, is pleased to announce their exclusive Holiday Gift Guide. This list is not the typical cliché "top toys"; instead it provides practical, enjoyable, comfy, cozy gifts, including newly released items and others such as: developmental toys for children; fashionable must-haves for baby; gifts for newborns; presents for the new mom and dad; and non-toy gifts for the whole family. - November 25, 2014 - Moms Magazine

KNI’s “Laundry With Class” Line Debuts on Indiegogo to Provide Scholarships to Students

KNI is creating college scholarships. Every laundry bag purchase, helps send a student to college. - November 21, 2014 - Kitchen Needs, Inc.

"Questioning Protocol" Named 2014 USA Best Book in Health

"Questioning Protocol" Named 2014 USA Best Book in Health

"Questioning Protocol" helps patients and loved ones navigate the healthcare system with confidence and healthcare providers understand the patient perspective. - November 18, 2014 - Well Path Press

New Family Tree Board Game Promises to Help Strengthen Family Knowledge and Relationships Over the Holidays

New Family Tree Board Game Promises to Help Strengthen Family Knowledge and Relationships Over the Holidays

A recently launched online game design course on the learning portal Udemy.com offers anyone the opportunity to create their own genealogy family tree board game to generate friendly competition and open communication among family members during the holidays. - November 18, 2014 - Luanga Nuwame

Pregknowsis.com - New Pregnancy Website Crowd-Sources Pregnancy Answers

Pregknowsis.com is an information-based website all about trying to conceive, pregnancy, and early parenthood. Users can register and then ask and answer polls to both give and get statistically significant results. It’s a ‘for you, by you’ community built to get better answers for couples in the conception and parenting process. - November 15, 2014 - Pregknowsis

The Magic of a Personalized Children’s Gift

We are in full swing in the season of thanks; a time that is special for many of us, regardless of what we celebrate. Whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, we tend to buy the people who are special to us gifts that reflect our sentiments. There is no greater person to give a gift to than a child. Giving a special gift to a child, particularly a customized gift, is incredibly rewarding to the gift giver and absolutely special to the one who receives it. - November 14, 2014 - MyFairyTaleBooks

Totspot App Now Available on Android

Premier social marketplace for buying and selling gently loved kids’ fashion expands digital presence. - November 14, 2014 - Totspot

Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing Campaign for Salisbury Bottle Holder Invention

An innovative and handy new product designed to effectively address a common problem for parents and caregivers of very young children, the Salisbury Bottle Holder, has been developed by Dakota Salisbury of Biloxi, Mississippi. The invention’s unique design insures that a baby is fed while... - November 14, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Writer's Digest Book Awards: Novel About Military Family with Autistic Son "Outstanding"

Writer's Digest Book Awards: Novel About Military Family with Autistic Son "Outstanding"

"It Burns a Lovely Light," Penny McCann Pennington's debut novel, received the highest possible rating from the 22nd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards. All entries were evaluated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 meaning "Outstanding." In the category of Mainstream /... - November 13, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington

Jubilee-the Shop with a Heart, Opens in Richmond

There is a new children’s boutique opening in Richmond, CA. Jubilee Boutique-the shop with a heart, sells ethically-made infant and children’s clothing and gifts for the whole family. The Grand Opening of Jubilee is Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 10 am till 8pm at 78 Railroad Avenue,... - November 12, 2014 - Jubilee Boutique

Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing Representative for CC Diaper Invention

An innovative and functional new twist on a widely used product, the CC Diaper, has been developed by Jaime Frand of Far Rockaway, New York. The invention's unique design enhances the utility and comfort of a conventional diaper. The CC Diaper is easy to put on a baby or older individual and... - November 12, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Jumpbunch Now Being Offered at Over 20 Public Libraries Throughout Long Island

Long Island Libraries are helping kids stay active and fit all year round by bringing in JumpBunch programs for toddlers to teens. Every time JumpBunch visits a library they introduce children to a new sport. Best of all, Library programs for children are free to community members, so you just can’t beat that price! JumpBunch programs are for children ages 18 months to 12 years of age. Classes are divided up by age and the youngest class, 18 months to 35 months, requires parent participation. - November 09, 2014 - JumpBunch, Inc.

Just Released by Educational Experts Offers Cure for Public Education’s Ills: "Fixing Public Education," by Various Education Experts Including Dr. Anthony Dallmann-Jones

Just Released by Educational Experts Offers Cure for Public Education’s Ills: "Fixing Public Education," by Various Education Experts Including Dr. Anthony Dallmann-Jones

Statistics are now showing that dropout figures are high for both students and good teachers, and testing scores have risen to god-like status in deciding who stays and who goes for faculty and staff. An innovative revolution is proposed in a book by ten experienced educational experts. Published October of 2014, Fixing Public Education has a clear diagnosis and prescription to lead the way out of the current morass. - November 05, 2014 - Anthony Dallmann-Jones

Lainie’s Way Celebrates Fifth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 8, 2014

Lainie’s Way Celebrates Fifth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 8, 2014

Nationwide Shopping Event Encourages Families to Support the Local Toy Stores they Love. - November 05, 2014 - Lainie's Way

"Crabapple - A True Story of Hope & Miracles" – As an eBook: How Nine Year-Old Boys Challenge Death; Featured on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com

"Crabapple - A True Story of Hope & Miracles" – As an eBook: How Nine Year-Old Boys Challenge Death; Featured on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com

Anthony Dallmann-Jones bursts onto the literary scene again, publishing "Crabapple - A True Story of Hope & Miracles" and – for the first time – publishes an eBook conveying a heartwarming story which veers away from the usual memoir format. - November 05, 2014 - Anthony Dallmann-Jones

Best Selling Adoption E-Book Discounted During National Adoption Month

Special offer on best-selling adoption e-book coincides with National Adoption Month. - November 05, 2014 - Sally Bacchetta - Freelance Writer/Author

Innovation Direct™ Leading the Way in Marketing Campaign for Carrier Base Invention

An innovative and highly functional new twist on an essential and widely used baby accessory, the Carrier Base, has been developed by William Johnson of Red Cloud, Nebraska. The invention's unique design provides its users with a diverse and multipurpose infant car seat. The Carrier Base is... - November 05, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Music Video Energizes New Book for Young Adults

Music Video Energizes New Book for Young Adults

Theme song makes a good read even better. - November 03, 2014 - Lambert Hill

Failing at Fatherhood: a Book for the Imperfect Father to be Released by Trinity Grace Press in November

Trinity Grace Press is proud to announce the forthcoming release in paperback and as an ebook for the Amazon Kindle, the Apple iBookstore, and the Barnes & Noble Nook, of Failing at Fatherhood: a book for the imperfect father by Jack Barr of King, North Carolina. The release is scheduled for November 10th. - November 03, 2014 - If They Had A Voice

New Children's Christmas Book

New Children's Christmas Book

Loudan Evis Books are delighted to confirm the launch of their first ever children's book. "I Just Can't Wait for Christmas" is a new children's Christmas book released in 2014. - November 01, 2014 - Loudan Evis Books

WaterWipes Available in Retail Stores in the Northeast

WaterWipes are now available at Giant Eagle, Martin’s, Stop N Shop, and Giant Food in the states of CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, and WV. - October 31, 2014 - WaterWipes

"Why Parents Need To Be Involved In The Schools" Just Published, an eBook in 2014 by Dr Joseph S Maresca on Amazon/Kindle

This ebook is a real gem for educators, parents and students. The ebook will provide parents with invaluable information on how to deal with school administrators and teachers on a continuing basis. The communication is part of a continuing effort to ensure that students are attending and doing what is required to graduate. Find out how to deal effectively with teachers, what questions to ask and how to address followup to reach reasonable goals on a consistent basis. - October 31, 2014 - Dr Joseph S Maresca

Top Halloween Costumes: Popular Couponing App, Shopular, Dishes Up the Inside Scoop on What's Ghoulishly In-Style This Year

Top mobile shopping and couponing app, Shopular.com, has its finger on the pulse regarding what’s hot and what’s not this Halloween. As the definitive shopper’s resource for all things retail, Shopular queried consumers in their 1st Annual Shopular “Spook Style” survey... - October 30, 2014 - Shopular

Education Technology Event Brings New Tools and Individualized Learning Opportunities to NYC Parents and Their Children

Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC introduces NYC’s first education technology event aimed at families, 
The NYC Ed Tech Family Day A’Fair on Saturday, November 8th, a one day event–part carnival, part scavenger hunt, part education fair for parents and children that offers a fun-filled opportunity to explore education technologies that support individualized learning and talent development. - October 30, 2014 - Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC]

Innovation Direct™ to Head Up Marketing and Licensing Campaign for Patented Infant Stroller and Auto Motif

An innovative and fun new twist on a widely used baby product, the Infant Stroller and Auto Motif, has been developed by Darryl Chandler of Halifax, Virginia. The invention’s unique appearance renders it an eye-catching yet fully functional stroller. The Infant Stroller and Auto Motif is... - October 30, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Expert Mom Offers Tips on How to Shake "Closet Clutter Syndrome"

Simple and Creative Ways that Give Back, Gain Space and Get Control This Holiday Season - October 30, 2014 - Totspot

Aging American Population Raises Expectations for Health Services and Surgeries by 2020, According to Arizona Orthopedic Surgeons

Aging American Population Raises Expectations for Health Services and Surgeries by 2020, According to Arizona Orthopedic Surgeons

With more than 60 million Americans over the age of 55 today and 3.5 million more turning 55 each year, the need for age-related health services and surgeries will increase dramatically by 2020. Bone and joint-related treatments will be at the forefront of that increased need. In the United... - October 28, 2014 - Arizona Orthopaedic Associates

Organizational Strategies Just Released Pre-Publication of Book Entitled: "The Government is Not a Village"

Organizational Strategies Just Released Pre-Publication of Book Entitled: "The Government is Not a Village"

Newly released book, "The Government is Not a Village" reviews worsening statistics in face of ever increasing government control, reveals robust research demonstrating the correlation between academic achievement and religious affiliation, suggesting a way forward: character training. www.thegovernmentisnotavillage. - October 23, 2014 - Organizational Strategies

Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Licensing Campaign for Child Restraint Warning Device

An innovative and effective new product designed to address a pervasive problem related to child safety, the Child Restraint Warning Device, has been developed by William Roarty of Levittown, Pennsylvania. The invention's unique design provides parents and caregivers with a clear and unmistakable... - October 23, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Teressa Alarm Invention

An innovative and highly valuable new product designed to provide a priceless measure of safety, the Teressa Alarm, has been developed by Teressa Jackson and Cynthia P. Jones of Willis, Texas. The invention’s unique design and features enable it to keep adults alert to any potential dangers... - October 22, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Liaison Between Patent Pending Lou-minator Invention and Industry

An innovative and handy new product that addresses a common household-related need, the Lou-minator, has been developed by Jake Arness of Kenai, Alaska. The invention’s unique design provides its users with an essential component for being able to use a toilet in dimly lit conditions. The... - October 17, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Senator Ron Johnson Scheduled to Visit Waukesha Food Connection

Senator Ron Johnson Scheduled to Visit Waukesha Food Connection

Senator Ron Johnson will visit the Waukesha Food Connection at True Life Church this Friday, October 17, from 4 to 5p.m., according to a church official. Senator Johnson plans to speak with families in need and help volunteer handing out food. - October 15, 2014 - True Life Church

Prevention Plus Wellness to Provide Free Prevention Programs to Non-Profits

Prevention Plus Wellness to Provide Free Prevention Programs to Non-Profits

Prevention Plus Wellness is providing non-profit organizations with free evidence-based prevention and health programs, thanks to an anonymous gift of $25,000. Prevention Plus Wellness is now accepting requests from US non-profits for a free set of its evidence-based SPORT Prevention Plus Wellness Program and training materials. SPORT is the only existing youth prevention program that cost-effectively links healthy behavior promotion with drug use prevention by targeting positive youth images. - October 14, 2014 - Prevention Plus Wellness, LLC

Innovation Direct™ Leading the Way in Marketing Campaign for Curtis Baby Jones Invention

An innovative new product targeted at parents and caregivers of young children, the Curtis Baby Jones, has been developed by Robert C. Jones of Half Way, Missouri. The invention's unique design enables it to offer comfort and safety for children when traveling in a vehicle. The Curtis Baby... - October 14, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Improving and Reinforcing Elementary Students’ Mathematics Skills with an Excellent New Online Resource

Improving and Reinforcing Elementary Students’ Mathematics Skills with an Excellent New Online Resource

Canadian and Worldwide Students who are in first, second, third, or fourth grade are encouraged to put online math lessons and online math tutoring from 09xyz Canadian Online Math Tutoring ltd. to their advantage and improve their math skills and scores. Lessons are thoughtfully put together with a linear approach, and each tutor is a genuine educator with strong math skills and an understanding of the best approaches to strengthening and growing the students’ abilities. - October 13, 2014 - 09xyz

Sharon Lechter Slated as Special Guest on Wealth DNA Radio to Kick-Off Series on Financial Literacy. October 13, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT.

Sharon Lechter Slated as Special Guest on Wealth DNA Radio to Kick-Off Series on Financial Literacy. October 13, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT.

Wealth DNA Radio Show Kicks Off Financial Literacy Series with Special Guest Sharon Lechter. Would you expect someone illiterate to become a best-selling author? Then why is anyone surprised that we continue to face economic crises (personally & nationally) when we don’t focus on increasing Financial Literacy? Wealth DNA Radio will be focusing on bringing financial literacy to the forefront by hosting a 4 part series of informative shows. - October 11, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio

Innovation Direct™ Leading the Way in Promotion of Decker Baby Care Furniture Invention

An innovative new product targeted at parents and caregivers of very young children, the Decker Baby Care Furniture, has been developed by Lance A. Decker of Clovis, New Mexico. The invention's unique design and features enable it to facilitate a much safer overall environment for babies. The... - October 10, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

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