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Baby Bibs with Snaps Vs Baby Bibs with Velcro
Fastener Types among the Reasons for Selecting Toddler Bibs. - June 03, 2014 - Maxy Moo Moo
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative for Connell Specialty Baby Seat Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide convenience to parents and caregivers, the Connell Specialty Baby Seat, has been developed by Mary J. Connell of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invention's unique design provides its users with a reliable safety seat for babies that also offers... - June 03, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
What’s in a Wish? For The Martial Arts Arena & Team TMAA Hope, Strength & Joy for 4 Year Old Olivia
A group of local residents from all walks of life & fitness levels plan to do a 5 mile obstacle course to help grant 4 year Olivia her Wish to go to Disney. - May 30, 2014 - The Martial Arts Arena
Award Winning Documentary Film on Mindfulness, "Room to Breathe," Now on iTunes
"Room to Breathe", the award winning documentary film about the efficacy of mindfulness in the classroom is now available on iTunes. - May 30, 2014 - Room to Breathe
Innovation Direct™ to be at Forefront of Marketing Efforts for Safe Zone Bracelet Invention
An innovative new product designed to provide a priceless measure of safety in today’s often dangerous society, particularly in residential settings, the Safe Zone Bracelet, has been developed by Beverly Chambers of Memphis, Tennessee. The invention's unique design and proprietary features... - May 29, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Heads Up - as Lice Season Launches, LiceDoctors Offers Parents 10 Tips
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service is reporting record numbers of calls for its lice eradication services. As the weather warms up and children engage in outdoor play and more head-to-head contact, the incidence of head climbs. The company offers parents prevention and treatment tips. - May 28, 2014 - LiceDoctors
LiceDoctors Expands Its In-Home Lice Treatment Service to Prince Georges County Maryland
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service is pleased to announce that it will now service families in all of the towns of Prince Georges County in Maryland. The company also treats families in nearby Montgomery County and Charles County and has treated over 110,000 clients nationwide. - May 23, 2014 - LiceDoctors
International School of Arizona Students and Parents Travel Around the World at International Fair
Students and parents at the International School of Arizona will travel around the world May, 22nd at the second annual International Fair. Attendees should expect to travel to six different environments from the beach to the arctic while learning about different cultures and parts of the world. The event will also signal the close of an on-line global student art auction being held at www.helpisa.com. - May 21, 2014 - International School of Arizona
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment Service Expands Phoenix, Arizona Service Area
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service has responded to demand in the outer suburbs of Phoenix to expands its in-home service to those areas. Several new suburbs have been added to the radius of areas covered by LiceDoctors. The company makes house calls to families in need of professional nit picking services and has successfully treated over 110,000 clients. - May 21, 2014 - LiceDoctors
BabyPlus® Gives Prenatal Education Systems to Expectant Military Moms
BabyPlus sponsors the Red White and Babies baby shower in Sumter, SC on May 24th with spokesmom Olympian Shannon Miller. - May 19, 2014 - The BabyPlus Company
Infinite Potential Summer Camps
This summer become a: Spy/Ninja, Superhero, Pirate/Renaissance adventurer, Amazing Archer, Zombie Survivalist, and much more. - May 18, 2014 - Infinite Potential: Academy of Body and Mind
Actress Cicely Tyson Invites 20 Yr Old CEO, Novelist & Charity Founder as Guest Speaker
Award-winning 20-year-old fantasy genre author & CEO R.J. Tolson's National Literacy Campaign and novel, "Chaos Chronicles Book 1: Zephyr The West Wind," are not only igniting a passion in America's youth to forge new paths, excel beyond their limits and "Never Give Up" on their dreams but receiving Star Power endorsements. - May 15, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Marketing and Licensing Efforts on Behalf of Snuggalug Invention
An innovative and effective new product targeted at parents and caregivers of infants, the Snuggalug, has been developed by Farheen Sattar of Pembroke Pines, Florida. The invention's unique design renders it a safe and comfortable method through which to show a baby to visitors. The... - May 14, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Consolidated Credit Helps Graduation Party Planners Avoid a $3,000 Price Tag
With expenses up to $3,000, could your graduation party earn you a degree in debt? - May 11, 2014 - Consolidated Credit Counseling Services, Inc.
Non Stop Kids Entertainment Officially Launch New Service
Award winning children's entertainers officially launch a new service 'Wizard Workshops' designed specifically for older children. This new service will continue the trend set by Non Stop Kids Entertainment of providing innovative packages for older children - an area many entertainers will shy... - May 11, 2014 - Non Stop Kids
Virtual Pediatrics, "Immediate Medical Care, Virtually Anywhere!" - Online Pediatric Healthcare Consults for Your Sick or Injured Child - to Launch This Month
Virtual Pediatrics, a national pediatric telemedicine service dedicated specifically to children, provides immediate medical care to those sick or injured in the comfort of their home. Certified family and pediatric health care providers, through online webcam consultation, provide personalized treatment plans, including e-prescriptions if needed. Virtual Pediatrics is set to launch in 10 states (AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, NJ, NY, NC, TX & VA) this month. - May 10, 2014 - Virtual Pediatrics
CareLuLu, a DC-Based Child Care Search Tool, Expands to Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill to Help Parents Find Daycare and Preschool
CareLuLu, a free website that helps parents find child care tailored to their family's specific needs, has just expanded into the Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill area. After a successful start in the Washington DC metro, CareLuLu has expanded its full platform to connect parents and child care... - May 10, 2014 - CareLuLu
Xclaimed Ministries’ Smart Phone App
Xclaimed Ministries announced the release of it’s smart phone app and is now available on iTunes and Google Play. The app is designed to bring all of the services and social media to one location. Paul Karanick, co-founder of Xclaimed Ministries, said, “We have been working on an easy... - May 07, 2014 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Online Child Care Directory Launches Nationwide
Expansion from exclusive DC market to cover 200,000 new providers across the US. - May 07, 2014 - CareLuLu
Parkville Yoga Studio Filling Unmet Need for Pregnant Women Pregnant Women Search for Ways to Stay Active and Fit Through Yoga
Om Prana Yoga now offering Prenatal Yoga classes to assist mothers-to-be through the changes in their body. - May 02, 2014 - Om Prana Yoga & Consultants, LLC
GrandBox Launches First Subscription Care Package for Older Loved Ones and Seniors
GrandBox opened their doors and now helps connect people with their older family members and seniors. Now multigenerational families are easily able to keep in contact. - May 02, 2014 - GrandBox
New Company Helps Black Parents Manage Out-of-Control Teenagers
Social worker launches new company designed to help Black parents who are having difficulties managing their defiant teenagers. The company, Black Parents In Charge, provides coaching, workshops and written publications for parents to learn effective strategies for parenting difficult teenagers. - May 01, 2014 - Black Parents In Charge
Polish Application for Tablets Revolutionizes Children's Therapy
For several years now, scientists have been pointing out that tablets – one of the hottest gadgets of the twenty-first century – can be a great tool for working with children with behavioural or developmental disorders. A Cracow’s company, DrOmnibus has now confirmed these assumptions, as it has just released an application that will completely revolutionize kids' therapy. - April 29, 2014 - DrOmnibus
Girls Can be Superheroes, Too! Lottie Teams Up with Brave Girl Alliance and Challenges Young Girls in a Costume Design Competition for Their New Doll, Out This Fall
Girls Can Be Superheroes, Too! is the rallying call for a global competition, which will see entrants aged 10 and under asked to design a superhero outfit for the new Lottie doll. - April 25, 2014 - Arklu
Shark Tank Hopeful Master Ron Tramontano on Target to Bring the Virtual Martial Arts Competition to the World
Master Ron Tramontano announced today that he is planning a Shark Tank "fishing expedition" to raise $250,000 for his Virtual Martial Arts Competition. - April 24, 2014 - The Virtual Martial Arts Competition
Bike for a Cause on Saturday, May 3rd
Wheel Fun Rentals in Balboa Park to Host Fundraiser Benefitting Friends of Balboa Park's Educational Program - April 24, 2014 - Wheel Fun Rentals
San Diego County's LiceDoctors Now Makes House Calls in Five Additional Cities
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service has expanded to accommodate families in five additional areas near San Diego. The company, which has a medical doctor on staff and uses a proprietary, all natural protocol, has experienced heavy demand for its professional services from all over San Diego and its environs. - April 24, 2014 - LiceDoctors
Maddy’s Pool Supply Giving Free Swim Goggles to Kids Who Have Taken Swimming Lessons This Year
In an effort to promote swimming pool safety and prevent drownings, Maddy’s encourages parents to enroll the kids in swimming lessons. - April 23, 2014 - Maddy's Pool Supply and Service
Hold Onto Your Hats: Lice Season is Upon Us in Cincinnati
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service reports that it is seeing increases in the incidence of head lice in Cincinnati and surrounding areas as the warm weather marks the launch of head lice season. LiceDoctors is also seeing rises in the incidence of lice in Ohio in Columbus and Cleveland and surrounding areas. - April 23, 2014 - LiceDoctors
Rhode Island Magician to Perform at the 2014 White House Easter Egg Roll - for the Third Time
Rhode Island magician Domino The Great will be participating in the 2014 White House Easter Egg Roll - for the third time. - April 19, 2014 - Domino The Great
Wevillage Introduces Free Job Interview Childcare Program in Portland and Hillsboro Oregon
Wevillage, A modern and beautiful drop-in childcare facility in Portland and Hillsboro Oregon offers up to one and a half hours of Free childcare to parents in the Portland and Hillsboro areas that are going on a job interview. - April 19, 2014 - wevillage
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Marketing Initiative for Erica Bottle Top Invention
An innovative new product designed to address a common health-related concern for parents and caregivers of infants, the Erica Bottle Top, has been developed by Eric Kumah of Smyrna, Tennessee. The product’s unique design provides an instant and safe method through which to provide babies... - April 17, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Mom 2 CEO Leads the Mom-Entrepreneur Movement June 11-13
Mom 2 CEO is the Ultimate Mom-Entrepreneur Symposium and Work-At-Home Mom Conference inspiring, motivating, educating, and connecting the serious mompreneur. - April 16, 2014 - Mommy Gateway
"Given Our Chance" Wins Remi Award at Houston Worldfest
Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Ruckel International win a Remi Award at the 47th Worldfest Houston International Film Festival for their documentary "Given Our Chance." - April 16, 2014 - A.K. Film Production and Editing
Thrilling Suspense Novel, "Saint Nellie" by Odal Madsen
"Saint Nellie" is a thrilling new suspense novel from Odal Madsen. It centers on a young girl and her mother, who engage the town’s racist “witch” in an effort to win her over at the behest of the town pastor. In the process they will uncover more of Blackwell, Tennessee’s macabre secrets than they ever wanted. - April 08, 2014 - Odal Madsen
CADVA Honoring U.S. Ambassador to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana - D. Brent Hardt
U.S based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness organization (CADVA) will be recognizing US Ambassador, D. Brent Hardt for his engagement on Women’s Issues and his dedication on focusing on Combating Domestic Violence in Guyana. Ambassador Hardt was sworn in as Ambassador to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on August 18th, 2011 and will be completing his 3 year tour of duty in July. Ceremony is on April 10, 2014 at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana. - April 07, 2014 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
Empower and Uplift Your Child Dr. Vasquez’s Chapter Books Encourage Healthy Self-Identity in Your Child
An integral part of building self-esteem is embedding deep-seated empowerment within our children. Diversity awareness is another key factor that teaches our children how to respect similarities and differences of others. By doing so, perhaps we can decrease the devastating statistics of bullying behaviors in our nation’s schools and communities. - April 07, 2014 - Books That Sow: Strength, Character & Diversity, DBA
LiceDoctors Inland Empire Adds Staff and Expands Treatment Territory in Response to Growing Demand
Increasing demand for its in-home lice treatment services has prompted LiceDoctors Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service to expand its operation and territory in the Inland Empire in California. - April 07, 2014 - LiceDoctors
Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Licensing Campaign for Zzzz Strap Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem for babies when riding in a car seat, the Zzzz Strap, has been developed by Gwendolyn Tucker of McKenney, Virginia. The invention's unique design allows it to provide stability to the head of the child when sleeping in an... - April 05, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Y Pierre Productions Presents an Upcoming Event: 2014 Rise Awards Will be Held on November 7, 2014
Y Pierre Productions proudly presents an upcoming event entitled 2014 Rise Awards will be held on Friday, November 7, 2014 and in Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center, 3181 Rainbow Dr, Decatur, GA. The awards will be honoring extraordinary individuals with Down syndrome. This... - April 03, 2014 - Y Pierre Productions
San Diego Educators Win FedEx Grant
Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, a San Diego-based education nonprofit, has been awarded a second place prize in the FedEx Small Business Grant contest. - April 02, 2014 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
#ITSACYCLETHING - Physician Approved Lifestyle Brand for Teen Girls Partners with Challengers Boys & Girls Club of America
CYCLE has partnered with the Challengers Boys & Girls Club of America in Los Angeles to host a free educational course once a month titled, "#ITSACYCLETHING - Puberty, Periods and Everything Else In Between," which aims to empower and educate teen and tween girls on the changes their... - March 31, 2014 - CYCLE
Betty Bad Kitty’s Bedtime Stories, Blame It on the Fly, and Off to Bed Before It’s Too Late
Good Puppy's New Children's Book Shares a Delightful Threat to Put Children to Bed. - March 28, 2014 - Good Puppy
Local Entrepreneur Featured in New Mom Inventors Handbook, a Comprehensive Guide to the Modern Invention Process
Lil’ Cub Hub owner Heather Sonnenberg of Colorado Springs shares her story of entrepreneurial success in highly anticipated national book release. Heather invented the Cub Co-Z Convertible Carrier - a compact diaper bag that converts into a sling-style baby carrier in just one zip. Either way it's worn, all of the essentials are accessible. - March 28, 2014 - Lil' Cub Hub
New Go-to Website for Parents Debuts in the Main Line – West Chester, PA Area
Hulafrog Launches Local with Thousands of Events & Resources for Kids & Families - March 28, 2014 - Hulafrog Main Line - West Chester, PA
The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice is Nominated for National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA)
Effective Press announces that the new children’s illustrated book, The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice (ISBN 978-0988316317, Effective Press, 2014) by Dr. Keith Kantor; Peter Crouth, E.C.; Dana Yarn, R.D.; and Karen Kantor, R.N.; with illustrations by Sarah Adam has been nominated for... - March 28, 2014 - Green Box League of Justice
Tipitap Launches Featured Family Game App ‘slides & Ladders’ on Google Play
After iTunes Store success, Tipitap launches featured app "Slides & Ladders" on Google Play. - March 27, 2014 - Tipitap
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
US; April 24, 2014 - March 26, 2014 - Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation
Love Our Children USA Observes the 31st Anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month This April
This April marks the 31st anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention. - March 26, 2014 - Love Our Children USA
Albany, Schenectady, and Troy Welcome LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service to the Capital District
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service, the nation's largest in-home head lice service, is pleased to announce the arrival of its services to Albany, Schenectady, and Troy and neighboring towns. The company has successfully treated over 30,000 families nation-wide. - March 26, 2014 - LiceDoctors