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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
Colorado Company Announces Online Solution to Calculate Colorado's New Standardized Spousal Support Guidelines
Colorado Family Law attorneys and their clients can now go online to quickly determine spousal support and child support payments that meet new state guidelines effective today. Provault LLC, announces immediate availability of the first online Spousal Support and Child Support Applications in... - January 01, 2014 - ProVault DBA DivorceHelp123
USA Mohel Launches Interactive Website for Improved Knowledge
Rabbi Nechemia Markovits, M.B. Certified Mohel, utilizes a website to improve knowledge of Bris (Brit) Milah - Ritual Circumcision. - December 31, 2013 - USA Mohel
Look Out Westchester: Post Holiday Season Means Jump in Incidence of Head Lice
Local LiceDoctors Lice Removal Service offers parents in Westchester and Rockland County, NY ten tips on head lice identification, prevention, and removal. The holiday season brings families together so that lice have the opportunity to move from head to head. It is important for parents to be aware so that they can identify a case of head lice early. - December 29, 2013 - LiceDoctors
Wevillage Offers 50% Discount on Annual Drop-in Playcare Membership and One Hour Free Play in Portland and Hillsboro Oregon Before January 1, 2014
A modern and beautiful drop-in child care facility in Portland and Hillsboro Oregon offers 50% off of their annual child care membership and one free hour of playcare if claimed before January 1, 2014. - December 21, 2013 - wevillage
USA Mohel Launches Interactive Website for Improved Knowledge
Rabbi Nechemia Markovits, M.B. Certified Mohel, utilizes a website to improve knowledge of Bris (Brit) Milah - Ritual Circumcision. - December 21, 2013 - USA Mohel
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse Launches New Program That Teaches Pre-K Children the Basics of Child Safety While Learning Their ABC's and 123's
Military Veterans Against Child Abuse™ (MVACA) is pleased to announce the launch of their innovative program designed specifically for three to five year olds called A-B-C Learn Safety With Me. - December 20, 2013 - Military Veterans Against Child Abuse
Innovation Direct™ Leading Marketing Efforts on Behalf of Baby Alert System Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively eliminate a problem usually culminating in tragic circumstances, the Baby Alert System, has been developed by Barry Goodwin of Olathe, Kansas. The invention’s unique design insures that parents and caregivers are fully cognizant of the fact... - December 19, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
A Multi Award-Winning Chapter Book Filled with Adventure and Heart
Don Winn’s rollicking tale teaches children the power of brains over brawn in “The Knighting of Sir Kaye.” - December 17, 2013 - Don Winn
Free Holiday Guide Offers Tips for Parents of Autistic Children: Booklet Provides "Top Ten Tips" to Enjoy Holiday Season
This free holiday guide provides parents of autistic children with tips, to help them, not only survive and manage the holidays, but actually enjoy them with their friends and family. Parents can download it at www.yourautismcoach.com. - December 16, 2013 - Your Autism Coach
Amaryllo Unveils iBabi HD, World’s First HD Skype Baby Monitor with Wireless Motion-Control Technologies at CES 2014
Amaryllo’s patent-pending technologies allow parents to remotely control Skype wireless baby monitor by intuitive movement of their smartphones anywhere, anytime. - December 14, 2013 - Amaryllo Inc.
eMediaCampaigns, Justice and Peace Organization, Announce Collaborative Partnership
Under the agreement, eMediaCampaigns! will provide media packages for mothers of slain youths and Chicago community leaders beginning in winter, 2013. - December 14, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
Glendale, Ohio Chamber of Commerce Gives Local Children a "Special Christmas"
Glendale, Ohio Chamber adopts a family in need to ensure they have Christmas gifts for their children. - December 12, 2013 - Agricola Redesign
LiceDoctors Sees Increase in Incidence of Head Lice in Nassau County Over the Holiday Season
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service reports a gain in the number of calls it is receiving for head lice treatment in Nassau County, LI following the Thanksgiving holiday season. Family togetherness combined with increased resistance of lice to chemical medications contribute to this trend. - December 12, 2013 - LiceDoctors
100 Super Nannies Spread Spoonful of Sugar in Las Vegas on Strip at Screening of "Saving Mr Banks" with Actress Victoria Summer Who Plays Julie Andrews in Movie
100 Top Nannies gather in Las Vegas to view Walt Disney's "Saving Mr Banks" - the making of Mary Poppins with Actress who plays the iconic role of Julie Andrews - British talent Victoria Summer. - December 10, 2013 - Nannies & Housekeepers USA
Lost at the Mall? Talk to Children About What to do if They Get Separated While Holiday Shopping.
If a young child gets lost at the shopping mall, would he or she know what to do? Children’s book author and illustrator Chris Marsh addresses the subject in his new picture book “Zips Goes Wandering” from Booktrope now available for iPad at the Apple iBookstore. - December 10, 2013 - Booktrope
Elvis the Penguin Rockin’ Sales Records; Children’s Book Debuts to Record Sales
Elvis the Penguin rock n' rolled its way to the top 1% of book sales in its first month of sales. The children's storybook is a fun and fast-paced adventure about a baby penguin named Elvis on a quest to become famous like his namesake, Elvis Presley. Wholesome and entertaining, the story also carries an anti-bullying message and many other character building messages. - December 09, 2013 - Casanova Media Group
Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Helps Bring Joy to Houston Children in Need for the Fifth Year, Partnering with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
Amazing Spaces Storage Centers is an official Toys for Tots donation site for the residents of the greater Houston communities. Its four Houston-area locations will collect toys to give to Houston children in need this holiday season. - December 06, 2013 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers
Best of US Publishing Introduces the Ultimate Elf on the Shelf Idea
Best of US Publishing will release The Christmas Web for the 2015 holiday season. The Christmas Web - A family Tradition written by Kerry J Grinkmeyer and illustrated by Diane Whitman is a children's book based on Mr. Grinkmeyer's Christmas family tradition of over 22 years. The Christmas Web is a... - December 06, 2013 - The Best of US
US Toy Store Teams Up with Fire Department to Help Kids in Need
Thousands of dollars donated towards Spark of Love Toy Drive. - December 06, 2013 - U.S. Toy Company
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Luxury Cruise for Combat-Wounded Veterans and Spouses
Opportunity to relax, re-connect and repair relationships proved “invaluable” to participants. - December 05, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing Representative of Spoiler Invention
An innovative new product targeted at parents and caregivers of very young children, the Spoiler, has been developed by Chanel Hines of Smyrna, Georgia. The invention’s unique design enables its users to provide thorough protection and comfort for an infant while away from home. Parents and... - December 05, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
New Early-Reader Series Reveals Secrets of Mysterious Nation in "Let’s Go to China!" by Tommy Tong
Tong’s historically accurate and wonderfully illustrated stories introduce young readers to Chinese history, culture, inventions, monuments, festivals, important people and more. The series is designed to capture the attention of early readers and the folks they are reading to. Worded with little ones in mind, his series provides enough educational nutrition to satisfy all ages. - November 28, 2013 - Tommy Tong
SolidSitters Brings a Focus on Character to the World of Babysitting
Founded in 2013 in response to a need no existing services could allay, SolidSitters is unique in its mission to help high-achieving teen babysitters and quality, hiring families find one another. The company is focused on making a difference in quality of babysitting. Matching algorithms used by the company are unique, shave hours off the care-finding process, and include references nearly impossible to otherwise obtain. - November 28, 2013 - SolidSitters
Give the Gift of Reading to Disadvantaged Children This Holiday
Kabuki Helps joins forces with Toys for Tots Literacy Program to bring books to children in need this holiday season. - November 26, 2013 - Kabuki Helps
Finally a Website Launched for Parents to Find Parenting, Breastfeeding and Nursing Rooms
Website provides resources for parents looking for nearest parenting rooms in the area, as well as pregnancy, babies, parenting, raising infants. - November 25, 2013 - parentingrooms
Parent Report Card Puts the Shoe on the Other Foot with Free Quiz
ParentReportCard.com is the newest resource for parents concerned about their approach to parenting. The site offers a free quiz to parents as well as a “report card” to grade their interactions and technique. - November 22, 2013 - Parent Report Card
New Book Highlights Teen Mistreatment in Troubled Youth Programs
“Wild Thing”, a teen memoir of the mistreatment of teenage girls at so-called “behavior modification schools” in Mexico and the United States, was published by Pantheon today. Written by Alysia Jayne Isbouts, the book also frankly documents the author’s descent into a spiral of drug abuse, truancy and deceit at her Agoura, CA high school, which prompted her parents to commit her to the “teen boot camp” program. - November 21, 2013 - Pantheon Press
School of Rock is Hosting an All-Day Music Festival for Charity on December 7th in Its Frisco School and Live Music Venue, The Vault
Every December, the School of Rock DFW locations gather together to put on an all-day, festival-style show, featuring every single student in all of their schools. The cover is a suggested donation of $10, and it goes toward their tax deductible scholarship fund, providing music lessons for kids... - November 21, 2013 - School of Rock
Artist Creates Unique Niche with Custom Moveable Artwork
Some people spend a lifetime trying to find their niche in life, others are lucky enough to find their purpose at a young age. Such is the case with Kevin Meier, an incredibly talented Roseville-based illustrator and “concept innovator” who, as a child, discovered his love of creating... - November 21, 2013 - Kevin Meier
NetSource Technologies Launches Redesigned MommySavesBig.com
Florida-based web developer NetSource Technologies announces the launch of a redesigned website for MommySavesBig.com, a leading online source of retail discount coupons. - November 16, 2013 - Netsource Technologies
The Napkin Notes Movement Grows
NNY native’s "Napkin Notes" are food for the soul - November 10, 2013 - NapkinNotesDad.com
Co-Parenting 101 Offers Workshops and Speaking Engagements for 2013-2014: Former Spouses Give Practical Advice and Encouragement to Other Co-Parents
Former spouses Deesha Philyaw and Michael Thomas are the co-authors of "Co-Parenting 101: Helping Your Kids Thrive in Two Households After Divorce," which been hailed as "an extraordinary book and required reading for separated and divorced parents, as well as mental health practitioners." They are offering co-parenting workshops and speaking engagements for conferences, schools, community organizations, and corporations. Topics include communication, father re-engagement, and managing conflict. - November 06, 2013 - Co-Parenting 101
LiceDoctors Offers Fairfax County, Virginia Families Advice on How to Avoid Lice During the Holiday Season
Family gatherings during Thanksgiving and the holiday season with people in close proximity to each other, encourages the spread of head lice from one person to another. LiceDoctors offers families tips on how to avoid head lice during this busy season. - November 06, 2013 - LiceDoctors
LiceDoctors Detroit Survey Shows Majority of Families with Head Lice Have More Than One Infested Member
LiceDoctors survey of 50 parents in Detroit, Michigan and surrounding areas reveals that if one family member has head lice, there is a high probability of at least one other infested family member. - November 06, 2013 - LiceDoctors
Charleston Assisted Reproduction Technology Conference
Robert T. Terenzio will be speaking in Charleston on November 10, 2013 with other legal experts on the subject of Assisted Reproduction Technology. - November 05, 2013 - Law Offices of Robert T. Terenzio
New Spiritual Picture Book Helps Boost Kids’ Confidence Through Communication and Love
Author Lori Rubin Teaches Compassion to Stop Bullying in “Journey to Your Big Heart.” Her lessons are for children, but all ages can appreciate her simple message. She emphasizes the importance of a love that is deep and profound for the most important person in the world – themselves. Her intent is to encourage open communication amongst family members, friends, teachers, doctors, youth leaders and others with her words as prompts for deeper discussion. Available on Amazon.com. - November 05, 2013 - Lori Rubin
Capita Conferences Announce Their National Troubled Families Conference – 10th December 2013 - Central London
The conference provides the ideal forum to learn from current progress and share experiences of delivering the critical Troubled Families programme. - November 03, 2013 - Capita Conferences