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Dancing for a Cause Charity Event
The San Clemente Sunrise Rotary announces its fourth annual “Dancing for a Cause” event to be held Friday, May 9th at the Historic Casino San Clemente. The money raised for this event will support the children’s charities of the San Clemente Sunrise Rotary and Autism Speaks. - March 25, 2014 - Dancing For A Cause
BobbleRoos Partners with Girl Scout Troop to Donate Toddler Pillows to Chicago Women’s Shelter
BobbleRoos partnered with Chicago-based Girl Scout Troop 20469 to donate 50 toddler pillows to be used as travel pillows to Sarah’s Circle – a women’s shelter in Chicago, IL as part of a service project for the Girl Scout Bronze Award. - March 24, 2014 - BobbleRoos by RS Kids Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Set to Represent Little Daddy's Porta Jon Invention to Potential Licensees
An exciting new product designed to provide male children with an innovative and functional accessory, the Little Daddy’s Porta Jon, has been developed by Ramon Fuentes of Grants, New Mexico. The invention’s unique design renders it a fun and eye-catching product that will appeal to... - March 21, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Study Finds Child Death Costs U.S. 1.5 Billion Annually
The death of a child at any age could cost the U.S. economy roughly 1.5 billion dollars per year, the majority of which results from presenteeism costs, according to a recent study. Dr. Melanie Fox, an economist at Austin College, said that productivity costs are often overlooked when a child dies,... - March 20, 2014 - MISS Foundation
Savingforcollege.com Annual Survey Suggests Confusion Over College Savings Options May Delay Action
The results from Savingforcollege.com’s 2014 Annual College Savings Survey reveal that 70% of respondents have not yet started preparing to meet the future cost of college, despite indicating a strong interest in building up their savings. Survey findings signal a greater opportunity for the industry to continue their education efforts and promotion of 529 plans as beneficial savings tools to parents and grandparents. - March 19, 2014 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service Opens to Great Demand in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska welcomes the arrival of LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service, the nation's largest lice removal and nit picking service, to its city and neighboring suburbs. Suburbs served include those in Nebraska as well as in nearby Iowa. - March 19, 2014 - LiceDoctors
BWSNews Brain Awareness Grant Recipients
Banyan Tree Foundation Academy – Point Loma, operated by Banyan Tree Educational Services, has been selected as the recipient of a license for Skatekids and Ramps to Reading as part of the BrainWare Brain Awareness Week Grant Program. The grant program supports the purpose of Brain Awareness Week in promoting a broader understanding of the importance of brain research and its contribution to effective learning and cognitive development in schools. - March 18, 2014 - Banyan Tree Educational Services
New Invention That Solves the Problem of Children Being Left in Cars and Dying From Heat Stroke Commences Crowd Funding Campaign
On average, one child dies every 10 days from heatstroke in a vehicle (via Safe Kids WorldWide). The recently patented ANEIROS vehicle child seat safety system seeks to bring an end to this epidemic via a crowd funding campaign launched today on IndieGogo. Created by South Florida inventor Dennis... - March 15, 2014 - ASCEND Creative
New Children's Book Teaches Kids How to Use the Key to Unlock the Power Inside
Author Donna McGoff announces the release of “The Power of Goal Setting”. Learning at an early age how to use a simple skill shows kids that they have the power to create their own destiny. Donna McGoff’s new book, “The Power of Goal Setting”, uses goal setting as a... - March 13, 2014 - Donna McGoff
The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice is Nominated for Mom’s Choice Awards®
Book Nominated in Children’s Picture Book Category - March 13, 2014 - Green Box League of Justice
Winners Announced for the 2014 Cribsie Awards, Hosted by StrollertTraffic.com
StrollerTraffic.com, the weekly email for city moms with kids under 3, has announced the winners of its 3rd annual Cribsie Awards, which recognize the best products, services, and websites for babies and tots as determined by the public. The select group of winners and honorees were revealed on... - March 13, 2014 - StrollerTraffic
Police Officer Creates Fake Police Call App to Help Children Behave
Today Police Officer Mick Keehan is announcing a new Apple and Android app he created called “Fake Police Call.” Let your child receive a rewarding personalized phone call from a police officer, named Sergeant Friendly. He will help improve your child’s behavior with a simple phone call on your smart phone. After he corrects your child's behavior, let him call your child back and reward them for changing their behavior. - March 11, 2014 - Fake Police Call
Debra K. of the Journey Into Wellbeing Partners with Frontier Nursing University to Educate on Midwifery as a Health Care Option
Through a series of video vignettes, Debra K., the Natural Health Explorer, partners with Frontier Nursing University, which has the longest continually-operating and largest midwifery program in the nation, to share education on this viable health care option. - March 08, 2014 - Journey into Wellbeing
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing Initiative for Pete's Safety Belt and Vest Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as an important safety product for children, the Pete’s Safety Belt and Vest, has been developed by Ronald Baldwin of Brooklyn, New York. The invention’s unique design enables parents and caregivers to keep track of their children more... - March 08, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
The Birth Coach Method is a Paradigm Shift in the Field of Birth Support, and Can Lead to Increase in Natural Birth Rates
Coaching is a young profession in comparison to the doula practice, which has its origins in ancient days. Coaching originated in sports, and has gained popularity and recognition in many subdivisions such as Career Coaching, Relationship Coaching, or ADHD Coaching. At the same time, much fewer know what is a doula, and many others doubt doulas’ contribution to healthy births. If doulas were to practice as Birth Coaches with coaching tools and leadership skills, it would leverage their practice. - March 05, 2014 - Birth Coach Method
Families Are Unique – Do Their Estate Plans Reflect That? Sacramento Attorney Erik Hartstrom Discusses Unique Tricks Trusts Can do
“What is amazing is how many options there are to create a plan that reflects the individual family’s goals and needs,” said Attorney Hartstrom. - March 05, 2014 - Estate Plan Pros
An Award-Winning Baby Monitor as a First Wearable "Smart Button"
Monbaby is a baby monitor in a smart button that can be attached to any article of clothing. It sends baby's breathing movements to a parent's smartphone. - March 04, 2014 - Mondevices Inc.
Announcing a Little Gem of a Child's Book with Captivating Illustrations That Gently Delivers an Important Message; Mabel and the Label
It is hoped that adults will enjoy reading this little book to the children in their lives and, as they do so, use it as an opportunity to elaborate on the message within. Once alerted to the human vice of labeling others, daily living will provide countless examples for children to remember the lesson Mabel and the Label. - February 27, 2014 - FoodnSport
Are Selfies Really to Blame for the Upswing of Head Lice?
In recent days, there have been reports about selfies causing an upswing in head lice among pre-teens and teenagers. But can we really put the blame on a quick cell-phone photo? "We don't believe that selfies are the cause of more head lice cases in teenagers," said Nancy Gordon,... - February 27, 2014 - National Association of Lice Treatment Professionals
Taking Club Baseball to Another Level in Nevada
In a world where competitive sports are played; character, integrity and good values can easily take the back seat unless a team or organization has set their priorities straight and assembled good leadership and coaches. Here in Nevada, baseball is one sport which can be played all year around. - February 26, 2014 - CBA Pumas
Innovation Direct™ to be at Forefront of Promotional Campaign for Mother Watch Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common safety concern, the Mother Watch, has been developed by Jannie Hampton of North Augusta, South Carolina. The invention’s unique design provides parents and caregivers with unparalleled peace of mind and protection with regards... - February 23, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
New Teen Group for Girls Ages 14 Through 18 is Being Formed in Northridge, CA
Kim Scott, MFT is forming a new group for teenage girls as a place where they can explore their feelings in a safe and nurturing environment. The groups will meet Tuesday or Wednesday from 4:300-6:00 in Northridge, CA. - February 22, 2014 - Kim Scott, MFT
Cellphoneitus...a New Children's Book from Illustrator, Bonnie Bright, That Reminds Kids to Look Up from Their Cell Phones and Experience Life
Children's book illustrator and author, Bonnie Bright, has just released "Cellphoneitus." The rhyming verse and humorous examples of "Cellphoneitus" will inspire your child to look up from that cell phone, notice the world around him or herself and get outside. - February 21, 2014 - Bright Illustration
Star City Select Announces 2014-2015 Basketball Tryouts
Star City Select Basketball is excited to announce expansion in its basketball program and invites all area current 3rd through 7th grade boys to try out for its 4th-8th grade Select Basketball Program. Open tryouts for the Silverbacks and their 2014-15 season will be held Monday March 17th and... - February 21, 2014 - Star City Select
Hair Straightener Sales Putting Children at Risk
Electrical Safety Council calls for retailers and manufacturers to do more to protect children from burns following safety investigation. - February 21, 2014 - Electrical Safety Council
When Your Parachute is Black- New System Unveiled to Eradicate African American Unemployment Crisis
Using Knowledge, Planning, Preparation and Persistence to make a paradigm shift, resulting in drastically improved African-American Employment Success. - February 20, 2014 - YourBlackParachute.com
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Baby Bottle To Go Invention to Potential Licensees
Robin T., New York resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Baby Bottle To Go invention to potential licensees. A simple yet innovative new product targeted at parents and caregivers of very young children, Baby Bottle To Go features... - February 18, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.
San Diego Based Start Surrogacy Opens New Website
Start Surrogacy releases its new website in English, Spanish, Turkish, and Chinese. Intended Parents are able to search the database for an Egg Donor and/or Surrogate and Egg Donor and Surrogates will be able to apply using the online application. - February 18, 2014 - Start Surrogacy
Suburbs of Tucson Welcome LiceDoctors In-Home Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service is now available in twenty five additional suburbs of Tucson, Arizona. The in-home lice removal service responds to demand for expansion of its service territory. - February 18, 2014 - LiceDoctors
CruiseSafe to Hold First Annual SpringFest & Teen Driver Safety Expo
One year following the tragic death of their sons, four mothers come together to help prevent future teen driving tragedies. - February 18, 2014 - CruiseSafe
Baby Equipment Rental Company Begins Service in San Antonio, TX
Rockabye Baby Rentals has begun service dedicated to serving the needs of residents and people traveling to the San Antonio, Texas area with children under the age of three. The company is owned by Annie Swinford-Gonzales who, began Rockabye Baby Rentals in 2006 in Houston, TX. Through her own... - February 14, 2014 - Rockabye Baby Rentals
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Marketing and Licensing Campaign for Patented Child's 5 Piece TV and Play Tray Set Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as a diverse and highly useful household accessory, the Child’s 5 Piece TV and Play Tray Set, has been developed by Iris Woolard of Oxnard, California. The invention’s unique design provides families with a way to accommodate their... - February 11, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Official Marketing Representative for Ward Feeding Tray Invention to Industry
An innovative new product designed to effectively address common problems related to the feeding of very young children, the Ward Feeding Tray, has been developed by Aaron Ward of Honolulu, Hawaii. The invention’s unique design provides parents and caregivers with an effective and efficient... - February 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Friends in Adoption Receives HRC’s All Children All Families Seal of Recognition
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a licensed, non-profit adoption agency, recently received the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition as a 2014 Leader in Supporting and Serving LGBT Families. Since its inception in 1982, FIA was one of the pioneer agencies in welcoming all families to adoption and from its early years has promoted adoption by qualified adoptive parents regardless of their sexual orientation. - February 06, 2014 - Friends in Adoption
"The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice" Book is Launched to Teach Children the Benefits of Proper Nutrition and Exercise
The book is ideal for teaching children about nutrition and fitness in a fun way that will allow parents and children to share and learn while reading the book. - February 06, 2014 - Green Box League of Justice
LiceDoctors in San Antonio, Texas on Fast Growth Curve, Widens Its Treatment Territory
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service has responded to increasing demand for its in-home professional lice treatment services by expanding its treatment area in San Antonio's suburbs. The company is adding fourteen cities and towns close to San Antonio to its territory. - February 02, 2014 - LiceDoctors
New Product Helps Take the Tears and Fears Out of Washing Baby’s Hair
Protect baby against the harmful effects of sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS). - February 01, 2014 - Hot Imports
Say Goodnight, Bedtime Story for Toddlers by Puppet Life, Comes Out on the App Store
A new interactive bedtime app for children by Puppet Life is released on the App Store on January 30th, 2014. Say Goodnight allows parents to prepare kids for sleep and establish bedtime routines. - February 01, 2014 - Puppet Life
The Cassata Family Foundation Teams Up with the NY Islanders & Make-a-Wish Foundation Help a Child Get His Wish to Go to Jamaica
The Cassata Family Foundation helps makes a 15 year old boy's wish come true. - January 31, 2014 - The Cassata Foundation
Getting Through the Middle School Years: New Book Helps Parents Guide Their Students to Success
"Succeeding in Middle School" addresses the key issues that parents and guardians of middle school students and the students themselves face. The book provides parents and guardians with strategies and pointers to help them provide the support that their students need to be successful in middle school. - January 28, 2014 - America's Counselor
Slip on Ice for Reviva Labs Pres. Brings Personal Testimonial for Co.’s Bruise Cream
Here’s a twist…an ironic twist. A recent slip on ice, a hard fall resulting in severe hand, arm and shoulder contusions was suffered by the founder and President of Reviva Labs, Stephen Strassler. He self-administered early treatment using his firm’s Vitamin K Cream, which... - January 28, 2014 - Reviva Labs
Capita Conferences Announce Their National Early Years Provisions Conference – 25th February 2014 – Central London
The conference examines how fundamental shifts in policy dovetail with the existing two-year-old offer and will prepare delegates for the next phase of implementation in September 2014. - January 26, 2014 - Capita Conferences
Kaju AZ Hosts Free Self Defense Clinics for Public on Saturday, February 1st
Fact: Every 40 seconds in the United States, a child is reported missing or abducted, according to the Department of Justice. Kajukenbo AZ doesn’t want women and children of the the East Valley to be scared – they want them to be prepared to defend themselves! Each quarter, the school hosts its Self Defense classes for women and children at both the Mesa/Tempe and Gilbert locations at no charge. - January 24, 2014 - Kajukenbo Arizona
Call for Nominations Now Open for 2014 Blue Ribbon Award
Prevent Child Abuse-Sonoma County (PCA-SC) and the California Parenting Institute (CPI) announces a call for nominations for the 2014 Blue Ribbon Award. This award is given annually to exemplary individuals who have made a difference in the prevention of child abuse in Sonoma County. - January 24, 2014 - Child Parent Institute
SmartParentsOnline.com Launches to Help New Parents
SmartParentsOnline.com today announced its official launch. This brand new website has been created with the intention of helping new parents overcome various parenting challenges. SmartParentsOnline.com has officially launched to great fanfare. This new website has been created especially for... - January 19, 2014 - smartparentsonline.com
Read 2 Me Toddlers Now Available on Windows Store
Cogitate Inc. today announced the release of the “Read 2 Me Toddlers” App, which is now available as a free download on the Windows Store. The “Read 2 Me” app will entertain and educate little readers with a library of awesome children’s stories about different aspects of the world in which they live. Each title offers entertainment and education with the “autoplay” and “read to me” modes. - January 14, 2014 - Cogitate Inc
Offspring Launches iPhone App to Help Parents Capture and Share Special Moments
Simple-to-use app can be downloaded at no charge in the App Store. - January 13, 2014 - Offspring
Babybook ~ Keep Track of All Your Baby's Activities -- Now Available on App Store
TapOne Technology Inc. today released BabyBook for iPhone and iPod Touch, an iOS app to help parents of newborns keeping track of their baby's activities, monitoring their baby's growth progress, and store their baby's photos in one organized place which can then be shared out. - January 12, 2014 - TapOne Technology Inc.
Innovation Direct(TM) Spearheading Promotional Blitz on Behalf of Safety Band Invention
An innovative and highly useful new product that offers the potential to save lives, the Safety Band, has been developed by Bobby Ray Bridges and Rachel Sellers of Carrollton, Georgia. The invention's unique design enables emergency responders and loved ones to track down missing persons in much... - January 11, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
New T-Shirt Upstart with Compassionate Mosquito Mascot Helps in the Fight Against Children's Malaria
The Miscito brand is a quality apparel company made just for kids. It was created to honor the legend of its hero's bravery and courage and, in doing so, to address the problems of malaria. Miscito's goal is to join in the fight against malaria, and the devastating effects it has on children worldwide. - January 03, 2014 - Miscito