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Powerhouse Attorney Jenét Pequeño on Chicago’s WLEY-FM with Host Antonia
La Ley Chicago will feature hard-nosed family law litigator, Jenét Pequeño as their guest legal analyst on 107.9 FM on Saturday, August 4th and 11th at 5:00AM. - July 29, 2012 - Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd.
Heroes of the World, Unite in Play
Veteran toy developers, Go, Go, Dynamo!, are harnessing the power of Kickstarter to crowd fund the first line of action figures that teach kids about diverse cultures through great play and magical stories. This knowledge fosters a mutual understanding between people of unfamiliar backgrounds and cultures. - July 28, 2012 - Go Go Dynamo
Surprise Lake Camp’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah Program Sets New Record
The best story about Surprise Lake Camp this year may not be that it is celebrating its 110th Anniversary. The best story may be that a record 25 campers and staff will celebrate their bar or bat mitzvahs at the camp over the course of the summer. For 110 years Surprise Lake Camp has been... - July 27, 2012 - Surprise Lake Camp
Bay Area Fathers and Families Encouraged to Participate in the 8th Annual High Promise Dads Fatherhood Conference and Wellness Fair
The 8th Annual High-Promise Dads Fatherhood Conference will be held on Saturday, August 25th, at Cathedral of Faith in San Jose, CA. This event features in-depth workshops that provide positive parenting tips, tools, and community resources for Bay Area fathers and father figures. - July 27, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
New Program Trains Parents of Children with Autism
FIT Targets Difficult Behaviors that Interfere with Success in Typical Social Settings. STAR Specialties, a service of Vista Hill, is providing group behavioral training to parents together with their children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The FIT (Family Intensive Training)... - July 25, 2012 - Vista Hill/STAR Specialties
Parenting Teenagers Brings Parents and Their Teenage Children Closer
Parenting teenagers is one of the toughest jobs in the world and being fully aware of this fact, Christina Botto started Parenting A Teenager, a web site that addresses issues between parents and their teenage kids. - July 25, 2012 - Christina Botto
Advice to Marissa Mayer from a Mom CEO
Metro Moms Network CEO and Founder Kathy Zucker offers advice and support from maternity leave to Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer. - July 24, 2012 - Metro Moms Network, LLC
Fathers’ Rights Attorney Jeffery Leving Appears on LA Talk Radio
Tune in July 23 at 1:00PM CT as Fathers’ Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving appears on LA Talk Radio to discuss his newly released book, How to Be a Good Divorced Dad. - July 22, 2012 - Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent B-Active Blanket Invention to Industry Over Next 2 Years
Khuram A., California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his B-Active Blanket to potential licensees over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product targeted primarily at parents and caregivers of babies, the... - July 19, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
New Hope for Women Lacking Functional Eggs in Their Ovaries Who Want to Have Their Own Baby
The US Patent Office has allowed application 11/473,910 for a method to grow oocytes (eggs) from a woman’s ovaries even if the ovaries are no longer producing oocytes. With conventional IVF (in vitro fertilization), unless a woman supplies her own eggs, the baby is not genetically related to her. For the first time, this technology allows a woman who is not making eggs to have a baby that is genetically related to her. - July 13, 2012 - Ovacyte LLC
Sage School Expands to Include Kindergarten
Private School Focusing on Language Learning Differences Expands to Include K-8. - July 12, 2012 - Sage School
Introducing Safees: How to Reduce Your and Your Child’s Risk of Being Hurt in Traffic
Safees pedestrian traffic safety reflectors are cool, cute, fun, inexpensive reflectors that save lives. A pedestrian wearing a reflector can increase his or her visibility by as much as 700% and decrease the risk of being hurt in an accident by up to ten times. By attaching a reflector to children’s or adult's clothing lives are saved. Pedestrian safety reflectors have been used in Scandinavian countries since the 1960’s and they have the lowest traffic accident mortality rates in the world. - July 12, 2012 - Safees
Natural Head Lice Treatment Kits Offer Parents Alternative Lice Removal Methods
Don't let lice stop summer fun. Veteran head lice removal company, Hair Whisperers, helps parents control lice with all natural products and treatment kits. - July 11, 2012 - Hair Whisperers
Body Contouring Shapewear Before and After Pregnancy
Body After Baby™ designs the ideal pregnancy and post pregnancy support garments to assist with changes such as lower back pain, posture changes, and the dreaded “pooch” following delivery. - July 11, 2012 - Body After Baby
Leading Consumer Reviews and Online Shopping Website MyReviewsNow.net Welcomes Efinancial
MyReviewsNow.net’s Newest Affiliate Partner Efinancial Offers a Quick, Easy and Convenient Way to Buy Life Insurance. Plus, People who Shop for Life Insurance at Efinancial Can Access Free Unbiased Advice from Licensed Insurance Agents. - July 09, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
New Cute Dinosaurs Roaming in Baby Nursery Décor by Teamson
Experience a world of prehistoric imagination with Teamson’s Dinosaur Kingdom Collection of Children Furniture and Decor. An abundance of vibrant colors and high quality hand crafted design makes for a substantial way to spark a child’s own unique imagination and creativity. Teamson... - July 09, 2012 - Teamson
Baby K’tan Surprise Price Cut Helps Parents in Economic Recovery
In a surprise move designed to help retailers and parents alike cope with the current economy, Baby K’tan has slashed the price of its Baby Carrier. - July 02, 2012 - Baby K'tan, LLC
Elite Sportz Band Brings a Russian Tradition to the U.S. to Satisfy a Growing Concern Over Athletic Safety
Elite Sportz Band’s back warmer makes a traditional band used in Russia for years available to gymnasts and dancers in the U.S. - July 01, 2012 - Elite Sportz Band
Business of Champions and Lou Brock Selects uKnow.com to Power Its Parenting Monitoring Solution Offering.
Hall of Fame Baseball Player teams with uKnow.com to help parents confront digital dangers including cyberbullying, sexting and online predators. - June 30, 2012 - uKnow.com, Inc.
Amber Alert GPS Announces Free My Child ID™ Software Download Offer
Amber Alert GPS is offering free download of My Child ID software through July 31, 2012, helping parents quickly organize and keep track of their child’s vital information. - June 29, 2012 - Amber Alert GPS
Many Significant Differences Between Joint and Sole Child Custody, Corso & Rhude Says
There are many different types of child custody to consider when filing for divorce from a spouse. From joint custody to the differences between joint legal and joint physical custody, the experienced Arizona divorce lawyers at Corso & Rhude can explain the differences and defend your rights in... - June 29, 2012 - Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
Finding Places to Go Just Got Easier: AroundTownKids Offers Updated Free App for Parents
AroundTownKids.com, is excited to announce the release of the newest version of their app which lists Fun Places to go in DFW. This App is the only one of its kind and is exclusive to AroundTownKids. With the tap of a finger this latest version enables parents to find fun and interesting places to go in DFW – everything from bowling alleys to museums to parks. The app is simple to use and sorted for easy perusing listing types of places. - June 28, 2012 - AroundTownKids
Jerri Simpson “The Debt Lady” Tells How to Deal with Screaming Kids in the Toy Store
Financial Strategist Gives Tips on Rewarding Kids for Actual Work Done - June 28, 2012 - The Debt Lady
CloudMom Website Launches - From One Mom to You
Announcing CloudMom, the first-ever how-to online video resource on baby's first year hosted by a mom: Melissa Lawrence, mother of 5. - June 28, 2012 - CloudMom
Exceptional Minds Marks First Year as Vocational School and Working Studio for Young Adults on Autism Spectrum
Ed Asner, Isabella Hoffman, execs from Warner Bros. and others gather at open house Friday, June 22, to celebrate Exceptional Minds' many accomplishments its first year, including project for Weinstein movie Lawless. - June 24, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
July is National Sandwich Generation Month: GeorgiaFamilyLaw Offers 4 Ways to Help Aging Parents Plan for Long-Term Care
July is National Sandwich Generation month, an observance honoring a generation of adults sandwiched between caring for young kids and aging parents at the same time. Atlanta attorney Steve Worrall offers 4 ways "Sandwichers" can plan ahead to avoid long term care costs and caregiver strain. - June 24, 2012 - Georgia Estate Plan: Worrall Law LLC
1021 Media Presents the Launch of Little Domain Name: Easily Create a Family Website
Little Domain Name is a web service that allows parents to sign up and create a website, powered by WordPress, for a child or family. - June 20, 2012 - 1021 Media
Six Months Old: Hey, Where's the Party?
Half birthday parties for half-year-olds are coming of age. Here's why parents everywhere are celebrating their baby's midway day and how a little imagination can make the occasion a whole lot of fun. - June 19, 2012 - Halfbirthday.com
Music Video Honoring Taylor Swift Filmed with Cast of Over 150: Message Empowers Kids to Speak Out Against Bullying
Over 150 children and adults just joined together to film an anti-bullying music video that also honors Taylor Swift. The song, with its memorable tune and positive message, has already empowered kids, both victims and bystanders, to speak up to stop bullying. Once released, the video will have an... - June 15, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law
Backstage Bag Gifts Kourtney Kardashian and Other A-List Celebrity Parents Baby Baskets
Backstage Bag, Hollywood's most exclusive provider of high end baby baskets, gifts A-list celebrity parents a baby basket full of amazing products and services. - June 14, 2012 - The Secret Room Celebrity Gifting Suite
Building Peaceful Families Announces 2012 Top Community Dads Award Winners
Building Peaceful Families, in partnership with the San Francisco 49ers and the Santa Clara County Office of Education, today announced the recipients of this year’s Top Community Dads Award. - June 08, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
PhotoBaby.TV Launches First Web-Based Service for Customizing and Sharing Prenatal Ultrasound Images and Video
PhotoBaby.TV Simplifies the Transfer of Ultrasound Data and Adds Practical Human Value with Personalization, Ease of Sharing and Viewing by way of PC or Mobile Devices --- Social Network posts of a tastefully produced ultrasound presentation worthy of sharing are now but a click of the mouse. - June 02, 2012 - PhotoBaby.TV
Virtual Speech Center Releases an iPad App to Practice Plurals
Expedition with Plurals was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for PK–3 students to practice regular (e.g., cat/cats) and irregular plurals (foot/feet) in multiple contexts, targeting both receptive and expressive language skills and accompanied by recorded audio instructions. This fun and colorful app includes both an audio recording feature that allows students to hear their productions and a fun memory game that can be customized. - May 31, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Storyteller.net Director Tackles "Are Fairytales Too Violent for Your Child?"
Sean Buvala, the founder and director of Storyteller.net, says, “It is often suggested to me that there is no difference between hearing a violent fairytale from a storyteller and seeing a violent movie made from the same fairytale. That’s simply wrong.” - May 31, 2012 - Storyteller.net
DreamWorks Recruiters Get Eyeful at Exceptional Minds Studio Presenting Young Talent on the Autism Spectrum
DreamWorks recruiters visit Exceptional Minds studios, the only vocational school and working production studio in Sherman Oaks, California, for young adults on the autism spectrum. Exceptional Minds studios was formed in 2011 to prepare ASD individuals for work in movie production and animation; one in three young adults with autism lack the experience or education to get a job, according to recent report prepared for U.S. Department of Education. - May 25, 2012 - Exceptional Minds
Study Shows Parents Enable Adult Children
Many parents are enabling their adult children and destroying their chances for success. A recent study shows that over 60% of today’s young adults receive financial help from their parents. - May 25, 2012 - darylgreen.org
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Blitz for Jeffers Rest Invention
Barret J., California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Jeffers Rest concept to potential licensees over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective addition to a conventional car seat, the Jeffers Rest features a unique... - May 25, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program Naperville, IL
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - May 24, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
A Inspirational and Environmental Childrens Book Written by a New Author Janis Pacileo
The following is a excerpt: Not very long ago there was a oil spill in the Louisiana Gulf if you didn't know, and a little scared shrimp her name was Flo. Terrible things were happening to the Earth and Flo was with child and about to give birth. Flo and her husband Tide swam to the little guppy hospital side by side. The baby was ready the Dr. was waiting this was the day they we're all anticipating then it was time it was all said and done The Doctor said Flo you and Tide have a son. - May 22, 2012 - Janis Pacileo
"Branson Power Advocacy Intensive" Attachment Disorder Training to be Held in Branson, Missouri, August 2-4, 2012
Attachment disorder is real. Help for parents is here. The Nigliazzo Advocacy Center, LLC was founded by attorney mom, Michele K. Nigliazzo, Esq. to teach parents how to advocate for their children with attachment disorders and other disabilities. - May 17, 2012 - Nigliazzo Advocacy Center, LLC
Call for Entries: Top Dads Award Essay Contest
Bay Area kids are encouraged to nominate their father or father figure for the prestigious Top Dads Award by May 25th, 2012. - May 17, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
Virtual Speech Center Releases a Multiple Meanings iPad App for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Multiple Meanings Library, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s iTunes App store. - May 16, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
New Help for Children Struggling with Night-time Fears
Sweet Dreams PJ has launched their solution to help children beat nightmares and night-time fears. - May 16, 2012 - SweetDreamsPJ, LLC.
Operation KidSafe Free Digital Fingerprint and Photo Safety Event
Coming soon to Arlington, TX. Latest all digital photo and fingerprinting equipment. Two days only. Get the kids safe guarded. - May 14, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Tucson Business Invites Operation Kidsafe to Safeguard Children
Tucson-based Precision Toyota asked Operation Kidsafe to fly in their high tech machines like the FBI uses. All area children will receive safety kits free. - May 14, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe - Free Child Safety Event, Wichita, KS
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - May 11, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Launch of Major Online Guide for Those Facing Infertility: Fertility Treatment Abroad
Fertility Treatment Abroad will provide people struggling to conceive with the information needed to decide whether fertility treatment overseas might be the right option for them. The site is impartial, allowing users to compare treatment options, destinations and clinics and make informed decisions about their fertility treatment. - May 11, 2012 - Intuition Communication
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program Scottsdale, AZ
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - May 11, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
We Are The Dads: a Free Social Network for Dads
Wearethedads.com - a free social network for dads - has launched, giving dads-to-be and fathers a place where they can share, laugh and learn about all things dad-related. - May 11, 2012 - We Are The Dads
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Blitz for Toilet Potty Pad Invention
Matthew F., Mississippi resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Toilet Potty Pad invention to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product targeted at the parents and caregivers of toilet training... - May 10, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.