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New Book Empowers Parents of Children with Autism to Reclaim Their Lives
Deanna Picon, a.k.a. "Your Autism Coach," has just released a new book, "The Autism Parents' Guide To Reclaiming Your Life: How To Build The Best Life While Successfully Raising A Child With Autism." The book can be purchased at http://yourautismcoach.com and Amazon.com, or by calling (347) 869-4705. - August 07, 2014 - Your Autism Coach
Utah School for Troubled Youth Holds Recurring Seminar for Struggling Parents
Each month, Diamond Ranch Academy holds parenting seminars to provide expert information and guidance to parents who are struggling with their children. - August 07, 2014 - Diamond Ranch Academy
Veteran Creates "Goodbye Monsters" to Assist Children with Bedtime Fears
Kids Scared. Monsters Under the Bed. Sleepless Nights. These are all phrases local author Benjamin Hemme heard from his fellow Airmen whose significant others were struggling to maintain normalcy at home while they were deployed. While we tend to think often about the men and women fighting for our... - August 07, 2014 - Goodbye Monsters
"Rainbow and Friends Love One Another" New Book Launched
Word of mouth is spreading...Nicolette's book just launched and is available now nationwide on Amazon.com, Barnes and Nobles, etc. With several successful book signings in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach, books are selling quickly. Animal lovers and children especially are loving this adorable cat getting along with chickens book. - August 05, 2014 - Abundant Life Art
Photographer/Author JaTawny M. Chatmon's New Book Inspires and Empowers Our Daughters
Through the medium of photography and inspirational words, photographer/author JaTawny M. Chatmon feels compelled to bring home to our daughters that they need to make the most of life and find the right direction for themselves. - August 05, 2014 - Chimerical Art Books
Innovation Direct™ Serving as Liasion Between Manufacturers and I'm Still Here Baby Seat Invention
An innovative new product designed to help prevent senseless tragedies related to babies, the I’m Still Here Baby Seat, has been developed by Robert R. Maroney of Longview, Texas. The invention's unique design provides parents and caregivers with a highly reliable method of keeping their... - August 04, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Leading Marketing Campaign for Figuccio Baby Seat Invention
An innovative new product designed to prevent an unspeakable but prevalent tragedy, the Figuccio Baby Seat, has been developed by Antonio Figuccio of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The invention's unique design helps insure that adults are always aware when there is a baby in their vehicle. The Figuccio... - August 04, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Loving Moments by Leading Lady Helps Moms Reach Breastfeeding and Fitness Goals and Raise Awareness During World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month
Loving Moments by Leading Lady Sponsors Second Annual “We’ve Got Your Back Babe” Fitness Challenge supporting Best for Babes® Foundation, Breastfeeding USA and United States Lactation Consultant Organization. - August 02, 2014 - Leading Lady
Jungle Jumps Offers Tips for Drying Inflatable Slides
Commercial water slides make a great addition to any commercial bounce house product line. Inflatable water slides are sure to be a big seller during the summer months. Even commercial inflatable businesses located in colder, northern climates see a huge increase in inflatable rentals during the... - August 02, 2014 - Jungle Jumps
Blue Baby Bum is Putting Stay at Home Moms to Work Creating Beautiful, Quality and Fashionable Baby and Toddler Accessories
Founder and CEO of Blue Baby Bum (www.bluebabybum.com) Mayte Landeros is helping stay at home moms like herself to earn an income while taking care of their little ones by creating a truly parent-friendly company. - August 01, 2014 - Blue Baby Bum
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing and Licensing Agent for Play-N-Go Invention
An innovative new product that represents a highly functional twist on a conventional stroller, the Play-N-Go, has been developed by Johnny Clark of Clinton, Tennessee. The invention's unique design provides its users with a multi-use baby transport device that will address a number of different... - August 01, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Promotional Efforts for Safety Smart Bracelet Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide its users with unprecedented peace of mind, the Safety Smart Bracelet, has been developed by Barbara and Arthur Wanke of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The invention's unique design provides its users with an effective method of keeping track of the... - August 01, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Local Child Care Center Opens 3rd Location in Wickliffe; Ceremony Aug 1
Early Steps Learning Center (ESLC) would like to announce the opening of their third location in Wickliffe, Ohio. Since 2003, ESLC has provided educational services in their two Richmond Heights child care centers. Director Angela Barringer shares, “We are passionate about bringing our unique educational approach and child care philosophy to children, and are thrilled to reach Wickliffe-area children now as well." - July 30, 2014 - Early Steps Learning Center
Innovation Direct™ Designated to Represent Patent Pending Kid Life Saving Seat Alarm to Industry
An innovative and useful new product designed to prevent an unthinkable but unfortunately all too common tragedy, the Kid Life Saving Seat Alarm, has been developed by Victor Hernandez and Maria Vega of Pembroke Pines, Florida. The invention's unique design insures that parents and caregivers are... - July 30, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Former Mrs. U.S. of A Globe Christy Stucker Promotes EcoGreenBee Anti-Drop Baby Teether
Former Mrs. U.S.A. Globe winner Christy Ellis Stucker is now a fan of EcoGreenBee's anti-drop baby teether. She approves of the infant teething toy that's made from environment-friendly materials without a trace of BPA, PVC and phthalates in them. It has a ribbon with a clasp at the end to keep it... - July 28, 2014 - ecogreenbee
FDA Warning Makes ecoGreen Bee Baby Teethers Safer Options Than OTC Teething Medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration suggested using a baby teether as a safer alternative to prescription analgesics that parents and caregivers often use on infants and toddlers for instant teething relief. - July 28, 2014 - ecogreenbee
EcoGreenBee Launches Anti-Drop BPA-Free Baby Teether on Amazon.com
EcoGreenBee has just launched its anti-drop baby teether that's guaranteed to be free of BPA, PVC, phthalates and other toxic substances. The company's flagship eco-friendly product has been available through its Amazon.com storefront for a couple of weeks now. - July 28, 2014 - ecogreenbee
BC Hoops Presents Walt “Clyde Frazier Basketball Camp" Sponsored by Coop’s Hoops Foundation July 25, 2014
The Walt “Clyde” Frazier Basketball Camp presented by BC Hoops is taking place at Baruch College, July 28th thru August 1st. The camp will provide boys and girls ages 7-17 with a structured basketball learning experience that encourages team participation and personal development. - July 25, 2014 - BC Hoops
TwinXL.com Adds New Santa Cruz Sheets and Grey Plush Blanket for College Students
TwinXL.com features their new Ivy Union Santa Cruz Sheets and Grey Micro plush blanket on their site this week. - July 25, 2014 - TwinXL.com
Grand Opening of Only Black-Owned Birth Center in Los Angeles
First and only black owned birth center - operated by a celebrated fourth-generation midwife who has attended over 1000 births - announces the opening of it's new central location in Mid-City Los Angeles. With a singular purpose of providing out of hospital births to low income mothers to be, it is the first and only of its kind in LA. - July 24, 2014 - The Community Birth Center
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed to Represent Coleman Safety Lunchbox Invention to Potential Licensees
An innovative new product designed to serve as a diverse item with important safety benefits, the Coleman Safety Lunchbox, has been developed by Melissa Coleman of Spring Valley, New York. The invention's unique design and features render it an eye-catching yet functional accessory for... - July 20, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Why Doctors Don’t Talk to Pregnant Women About Toxic Chemicals. Freshana Suggest a Simple Way to Start Avoiding the Toxins Pregnant Women Come in Contact with Every Day.
Pregnant women’s reduction to exposure of environmental toxins was recently deemed “critical” by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists to prevent birth defects and other fetal health problems. Freshana suggest an easy solution to help turn this tide. - July 19, 2014 - Freshana Organic Solutions
Creative Bird Productions Launches Video Series to Shed Light on Controversial Birthing Options for Women
New Online Series “Catchin’ Babies” Looks at Life of Longtime Practicing Midwife. - July 18, 2014 - Creative Bird Productions
TwinXL.com Provides Future College Freshman with the Ultimate Checklist
Just a little over a month away from college move in, TwinXL.com has you covered for move in day. - July 17, 2014 - TwinXL.com
Proactive Parenting: Help Your Children Avoid Social Media Pitfalls
Parents should be aware of their children’s social interactions and take action when necessary. “We advise parents to be proactive about their children’s activities on and offline,” said Rasheda Kamaria, chief empowering officer and founder of Empowered Flower Girl LLC. “Be a role model and set the example of appropriate online behavior.” - July 16, 2014 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Tidy Table Invention to Potential Licensees Over Next 2 Years
Caren H., New Jersey-based inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to serve as the official marketing and licensing representative for her Tidy Table invention. An innovative new product targeted at the parents and caregivers of very young children, the Tidy... - July 16, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment Service Widens Its Treatment Area in Nearby Detroit Suburban Areas
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service announces that it is adding fifteen additional cities and towns its lice treatment service area around Detroit, Michigan. LiceDoctors is the country's largest lice treatment service, operating in 75 major cities from coast to coast. - July 15, 2014 - LiceDoctors
New Book: "Angels Among Us: My Friend Has Asperger's Syndrome"
"Angels Among Us" is a new children's book to help other children understand their classmates that have Autism or Asperger's Syndrome. The story is based on Alan Espasandin's youngest son, a real life young boy, Caleb who has been diagnosed with mild Asperger's. The book is intended for young students to read or for educators and parents to share with their students and children in an effort to help them understand their classmates that have these disorders. - July 14, 2014 - Angels Among Us
LiceDoctors Offers New Orleans Parents Tips for a Lice-Free Summer
Camps are underway in the New Orleans area and as children play together, the chances of transmitting head lice increase. Summer is the beginning of lice season which stretches into the early fall months. LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service offers parents advice on how to avoid head lice during this high risk time period. - July 13, 2014 - LiceDoctors
New Study Shows Family Foundations Classes for Pregnant Couples Reduce Poor Birth Outcomes
According to a new study published in Maternal and Child Health Journal, women randomly assigned to attend the program classes with their partners experienced lower rates of Caesarian section than women randomly assigned to the control group. In addition, among women with relatively higher levels... - July 13, 2014 - Family Foundations
Drug-Free South to Participate in East Nashville Community Festival
Volunteers with the Drug-Free South are saying that every penny counts in the struggle to end drug abuse. - July 12, 2014 - Drug Free South
YD Diagnostics CORP. Launches the New Fully Automated Liquid Based Cytology Solutions
YD Diagnostics CORP. a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of innovative diagnostics products dedicated to serving the healthcare of humans, announced today the launching of the new fully automated system for liquid based cytology solution for both Gyn and Non-Gyn. - July 03, 2014 - YD Diagnostics CORP.
Program Aimed at Helping Members of the Guard and Reserve Transition to Parenthood
Family Foundations, an evidence-based, transition to parenthood program for couples, is testing an online, interactive version designed specifically for Guard and Reserve members. - July 03, 2014 - Military Family Foundations for Guard and Reserve
Families Face Head Lice Outbreak in Orange County, California According to LiceDoctors Lice Professionals
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service reports that it is seeing a steep rise in the number of calls from families all over Orange County including Anaheim, Newport Beach, Laguna, Orange, and Fullerton. The national head lice removal service has successfully treated over 110,00 clients. - July 02, 2014 - LiceDoctors
New Award-Winning Children's Book Combines "Gamification" with Important Life Lessons
Award-Winning Workbook for Kids! Parents and Educators have called The SMART Playbook a perfect summer workbook to teach your kids social skills and manners in this fast-paced digital world. A simple and effective game plan to teach relevant life skills for a modern world- no nagging required. Written in a relatable style and chock full of games, the book will lead you and your child in a collaborative effort to bring manners to a new generation. - July 01, 2014 - The SMART Playbook
Tragicom Studios Movie Explores Link Between the Technology Industry and the Rise in Autism with Futuristic Eugenics Thriller, "Mindblinders"
Austin/NYC based Tragicom Studios new movie is set in a world where autism is the new normal and is cultivated by a global technocracy. Begs the question whether current autism epidemic tracks exactly the trajectory of the high technology industry. Women seeking a mate might find this futuristic thriller both entertaining and informative. - June 30, 2014 - Tragicom Studios
LiceDoctors Reports Summer Surge of Head Lice in Virginia Beach and Other Virginia Locations
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service is reporting an unprecedented number of calls from families in Virginia in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads, Fairfax, Richmond and Charlottesville. - June 28, 2014 - LiceDoctors
LiceDoctors Expands Its Service Territory as Peak Lice Season Lands in Rochester New York
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service adds towns to its in-home service area in Rochester to accommodate families in wider radius to meet rising demand from those areas. - June 28, 2014 - LiceDoctors
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment Service Now Makes House Calls to Additional Suburbs of Jacksonville, Florida as Peak Lice Season Launches
As summer camps are in full swing in Jacksonville, Florida, LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service has been inundated with calls from families in a wide radius around the city. To meet the demand for its in-home professional lice treatment service, the company now makes house calls to families in several additional towns in the area. - June 25, 2014 - LiceDoctors
The Arty Water Company Celebrates Launch of ARTY™ Water, the World’s First Premium Artichoke Water
Get ready to move out of the mainstream! ARTY™ Water is a rising star that offers a healthy, great tasting alternative to fruit-based water beverages. Made from fresh California artichokes, every bottle contains powerful antioxidants, essential vitamins and minerals. - June 23, 2014 - The Arty Water Company
New President at Families of Slain Children Inc. (FOSCI) in Jacksonville, Florida
To raise public awareness, FOSCI will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) in Jacksonville, Florida. FOSCI will be busy promoting victims’ rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on heir behalf. - June 23, 2014 - FOSCI
DEA Awards the East Valley Young Marines the Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Award
On June 17, 2014 the East Valley Young Marine Unit was recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency for their commitment to alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, not just in their schools and neighborhoods but for the impact the have in the Cities of Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding... - June 20, 2014 - East Valley Young Marines
Dr. Tracy Bennett Vows to Get Kids Internet Safe
Dr. Tracy Bennett is a parent, psychologist and professor. Her practice saw many cases of kids who had been or were being victimized. Her own kids’ internet use was slipping, so she created a sensible, easy to use internet safety program for parents. Dr. Tracy Bennett has created a training... - June 19, 2014 - GetKidsInternetSafe.com
LiceDoctors In-Home Lice Treatment Service Now Available to All of Connecticut
Due to demand for its services, LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service in Connecticut has added to its in-home treatment service area. The company now makes house calls in Hartford, Litchfield, and New Haven and surrounding areas, in addition to Fairfield County. - June 19, 2014 - LiceDoctors
Psyched in San Francisco Recruits Nine New Writers for Its Psyched Magazine Psychotherapy Advocacy Project
Psyched Magazine features over 40 Bay Area therapists writing together with the mission of influencing the public perception of psychotherapy so that it is seen as an ordinary and ongoing part of personal wellness. - June 18, 2014 - Sidewalk Talk
Girls Can be Superheroes, Too! Lottie Announces Winner of Their Superhero Costume Design Competition
An innovative crowd-sourced design competition that asked kids aged 10 and under to create a superhero outfit for the Lottie doll has announced a winner. - June 18, 2014 - Arklu
Health & Comfort Home Care Agency Acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC
Health & Comfort Home Care Agency, a New Jersey home care services company, was recently acquired by C & M Health Services, LLC, a company with extensive experience in home care and aging-in-place solutions. The company will continue to operate under the Health & Comfort Home Care Agency name. - June 17, 2014 - Health & Comfort Home Care
Free E-Book on Why Black Parents Struggle to Manage Their Teenagers’ Behavior and What They Can do About It
Free e-book called "25 Biggest Mistakes Black Parents Make and How to Correct Them" is available at http://www.blackparentsincharge.com/go/25-biggest-mistakes-black-parents-make/. The book was written by Gregory Harden, a social worker with 15 years experience working with at-risk youth. - June 17, 2014 - Black Parents In Charge
New Book Series, The Tales of Reese, Helps Children Coping with Life Threatening Illness, Delays and Setbacks
Penelope’s Wish: Dancing Through Leukemia first book published in series. - June 16, 2014 - Sparkly Ray
New Generation of Parents Can Now Go Online to Find Support, Gaybe Center LGBT Parent Community
GaybeCenter.com is an online resource center and community for LGBT parents and expecting parents. Articles found on the site cover subjects such as fever care, pregnancy, safety, adoption, nursery necessities and more. The articles, blog and other aspects of the site help promote it's motto, which is Learn, Develop, Grow. Visit http://www.GaybeCenter.com for more information. - June 13, 2014 - Gaybe Center