Parenting News
Is the babymoon over? Look here for the latest on parenting, child rearing, managing family relationships and more. Experts, influencers, authors and companies feature news on books, resources, websites, products and services that help single parents and families survive every stage of life.
Whip-Its - Cheap Thrill or Dangerous Product? Barron Law Corporation
Did you know that you can purchase a box of "Whip its" for less than $15.00 over the counter? Did you know that the use of Whip-its by inhaling the contents is incredibly dangerous and can result in paralysis, asphyxiation and/or death? The Barron Law Corporation wants you to know, and wants your teenage children to know, that Whip its are not a harmless, fun party drug and that the use of Whip its may cause you or a loved one serious and lasting harm. - March 29, 2012 - Barron Law Corporation
StyleMyNursery.com Product Study Released- Finds Competitive Edge
An internal analysis of 10 randomly selected products by StyleMyNursery finds that the start-up holds an advantage against some much larger competitors in key retail indexes such as variety, pricing and overall shopper experience. - March 29, 2012 - StyleMyNursery
The All-American Preschool Hit Monkey Monkey Music is Now Airing on the American Forces Network
Monkey Monkey Music now airing on over 100 PBS member stations is proudly airing on The American Forces Network. A seven year old child who stars in the videos has a father who, ironically, was on civil deployment in Iraq when the videos were made. The American Forces Network considers Monkey Monkey Music a key element in quality programming for young children. - March 28, 2012 - Monkey Monkey Music
Child Safety Event Announced in New Orleans Area
Take advantage of the same machine that the FBI uses. Parents get a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - March 28, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Occupy Sanford Movement is Preparing to Occupy Sanford Florida in Honor of Trayvon Martin
Occupy Sanford.com is making preparations to Occupy Sanford Florida this summer. “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon,” says President Barack Obama (at a recent press conference), referring to 17 year old Trayvon Martin that was killed by block watch captain George Zimmerman. - March 27, 2012 - occupy sanford
Richmond Heights Child Care Center Entrepreneurs Celebrate Opening of Second Location
Early Steps Learning Center is pleased to announce the opening of their second Richmond Heights child care center. “Early Steps was presented with a wonderful opportunity to grow our business in Richmond Heights. What better place to expand our business than this community, who has supported... - March 25, 2012 - Early Steps Learning Center
SageMinder.com Voted as "Best of the Web" for Family Caregivers
SageMinder.Com, has recently been selected by a SeniorHomes.com contest as “Best of the Web” in the “Best Websites & Newsletters for Caregivers Category.” - March 24, 2012 - Sage Life Technologies, LLC
Author Alonda Thomas Encourages Parents to Have "The Talk" in Debut Book "It's Okay To Wait"
New book highlights a father/daughter conversation on sex, love and relationships. - March 21, 2012 - Alonda Thomas Public Relations
Nominate a Local Hero for the Golden Grandmothers Award
Building Peaceful Families today issued a call for nominations for the 7th Annual Golden Grandmothers Recognition Award. A Golden Grandmother is a woman who has taken on the role of full-time parent to raise her own grandchildren. Nominations are due on or before Friday, April 6, 2012. The 50 grandmothers selected will be honored at a special awards luncheon on Friday, May 11, 2012. - March 21, 2012 - Building Peaceful Families
Experience Matters When It Comes to Treating Head Lice and Now, Hair Whisperers Offers the Training
Veteran lice removal service offers new nit-pickers education and training. - March 21, 2012 - Hair Whisperers
Magical Concepts - A New iPhone and iPad App for Speech-Language Pathologists and Parents
Magical Concepts was created by a certified speech-language pathologist who wanted to make “drilling” with flashcards fun and motivating. This engaging, colorful app includes over 2000 photos accompanied by audio instructions. Children are welcomed by Mago the Magician, who encourages them to work hard. Children earn stars for each correct response, and when they accumulate enough stars, they are rewarded with a magic show. - March 20, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Lunch and Learn Open House
The Learning Experience is having a Lunch and Learn Open House. Bring your family, friends and colleagues and enjoy spring activities, crafts, tours of the state-of-the-art facility, and refreshments. The Learning Experience is a child development center for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. - March 17, 2012 - The Learning Experience
Unnecto Presents GSM Mobile Phones for Parents Shopping for Kids' First Cell Phones
Unnecto is advertising its unlocked GSM cell phones to parents in search of affordable mobile devices for their children. - March 16, 2012 - Unnecto Quality Cell Phones
The Princess Revolution is Coming: Moey's Music Party Releases Third CD During National Princess Week
"Princess Revolution!" is a rocking celebration of Girl-Power, Princess Power, & "sparkle-tacular" girls by multiple award-winning, #1 NYC Mommy Rocker, Moey. Kick off your glass slipper and join the Princess Revolution. 15 track CD debuts 4/24/12. The title single is available now as a free download on CDBaby.com. Review copies of the CD available upon request. - March 15, 2012 - Moey's Music Party
Preparing for Out of Town Guests? Bring the Baby, Rent the Gear!
Traveling with kids can be chaotic and with all the added baggage fees it can also be expensive to take all of their stuff with you. "We've come up with what we think is a better solution. They can leave all that stuff at home," said Annie Swinford. Annie owns "Rockabye Baby... - March 15, 2012 - Rockabye Baby Rentals
Maui Educational Company Announces a Unique & Balanced, 2012 Summer Day Camp Option to Help Maui Youth Avoid Summer Learning Loss*
WooHawaii announces one of a kind Summer Day Camp Program – Academic Tutoring, Arts, Hawaiian, Music, Martial Arts, Marine Biology and more... - March 15, 2012 - WooHawaii - Windows of Opportunity Tutoring
Viva La Brand Selected to Bring On-Demand Childcare Concept to Life
Cleveland-based brand strategy firm develops name, conducts digital agency search, and leads marketing strategy for new concept in quality childcare. - March 15, 2012 - Viva La Brand
New eBook Focuses on Water Safety for Young Children
"Kids Don't Float: Water Safety" was recently published to help parents and grandparents share a fun and engaging story with their children, while offering the opportunity for discussion about water safety rules. - March 13, 2012 - Sherrie Giddens
Launching New Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
In an effort to reduce childhood obesity, Aetna Foundation has awarded a grant to the Health Institute for Preventive Care, Access, Research and Education (HIPCARE), a non-profit organization committed to improving health outcomes. On Sunday, March 18, 2012, 2-6pm the Health Institute will launch a program to Prevent and Reverse Obesity and Other-diseases via Families (PROOF) with a Free Health Expo at the Berean Outreach Ministry Center, located at 312 Hamilton E. Homes Dr., Atlanta, GA 30318 - March 11, 2012 - Health Institute for Preventive CARE
Sunny's Story Paint - Great Coloring App for Kids from Infovole
Researches say that the detergent consumption is increasing worldwide. Infovole offers a solution (with a wink) to reduce your detergent consumption. - March 08, 2012 - Infovole GmbH
Nonprofit Mobile Fitness Academy Hits the Street to Fight Childhood Obesity
Daddy’s Girl – is pleased to announce their 2012 Spring Fitness Academy school tour, benefiting father – daughters in the Washington, D.C area. - March 08, 2012 - Daddy's Girl
Educational Consulting Firm EduSuccessStrategies Relocates to Belton, TX from Los Angeles, CA
Educational Consultant Holly Roehl, LEP moved her practice, EduSuccess Strategies, from Los Angeles, CA to Belton TX. - March 03, 2012 - EduSuccessStrategies
Operation Kidsafe - Free Child Safety Event, Houston and Baytown
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - March 02, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
New Nonprofit Organization Established: Every Girl Deserves a Leading Man
Daddy’s Girl is pleased to announce the launch of the only nonprofit organization focused on Father – Daughter healthy relationships serving the Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland area. - March 02, 2012 - Daddy's Girl
TheGreenPlayroom.com Launches
Ashley Gutknecht announces the launch of TheGreenPlayroom.com which offers sustainable, eco-friendly and non-toxic children's furniture, room decor, and toys for children's playrooms. - March 01, 2012 - The Green Playroom
Nacel’s Sports Summer Camp in France Creatively Combines French with Oudoor Activities
Each year, Nacel International invites teenagers to experience an educational yet fun way to spend their summer school break abroad, offering a 2-week sports summer camp that mixes outdoor activities with French classes. - March 01, 2012 - Nacel International
StyleMyNursery.com, New Online Store Aims to Sell What Moms Can't Find
StyleMyNursery.com is officially open and offering a 10% discount off of total purchases for all first-time customers through an automatic coupon code offered on the store site. Hundreds of varieties, thousands of combinations, and millions of nursery décor ideas and baby toys on StyleMyNursery. - March 01, 2012 - StyleMyNursery
Second Annual Metro Moms Expo to be Held in Hoboken, NJ
Local Vendors, Parenting & Career Workshops, Networking Opportunities and More – Specially Designed for Urban Parents - February 28, 2012 - Metro Moms Network, LLC
Bundli™ Wins Mom’s Choice Gold Seal of Approval
Bundli™ continues growth and wins approval from highly respected parenting organizations. - February 28, 2012 - Bundli dba Akavii LLC
Monsters Set Free to Run Wild
www.goofygrinmonsters.com - Un-batten the hatches and open your doors, these fun-loving monsters are only looking to play. Goofy Grin Monsters have been set loose by the Z & Z Toy Corporation and are searching for children to play with. You can recognize them by their super soft fur, vibrant... - February 23, 2012 - Z & Z Toys Corp.
Capita Releases Details of Its 15th National Conference on Children’s Centres – Tuesday 24th April 2012, Manchester
With the announcement of a second wave of Payment by Results (PBR) trial sites, Capita’s 15th National Children’s Centres Conference addresses the key challenges of commissioning and measuring outcomes and expectations. - February 23, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Montlick & Associates, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys is Founding Sponsor of New National Anti-Bullying Organization and Kids' Club
Montlick & Associates, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys, is Founding Sponsor of a new National Anti-Bullying Organization and Kids Club, in partnership with Children Without a Voice USA. The A4K, Ambassadors for Kids Club is a non-profit youth organization dedicated to keeping America's children safe. Membership is free to any child that joins the club and takes the pledge. The A4K Club teaches kids to use their voices to stand up and speak out when they see another child being bullied. - February 20, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law
Improv Traffic School Helps NY Teens Save Money
A new study by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shows that fewer teenagers than ever before are completing a driver education course before getting behind the wheel. - February 17, 2012 - MyImprov.com
Orange County Businesses Show Moms (and Dads) How to Party
Sometimes planning a child’s birthday party can be overwhelming or may seem altogether impossible. So, more than 10 Orange County businesses decided to lend a helping hand and make life as a host/hostess much easier for busy Orange County moms and dads. - February 16, 2012 - Saige Nicole's baby and toddler boutique
New York City Parent Coach, Kira Wizner, to Launch Parenting Telecourse
Kira Wizner, New York Parent Coach will be hosting a twelve week telecourse entitled “Your Family Map” to help parents define what their goals are for their family life and learn how to action these goals. - February 15, 2012 - Ask Your Friend Kira
Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting at Kidfest 2012
Kidfest 2012 Free admission, parent resources, kids activities, demonstrations and much more. - February 14, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
New Pregnancy and Baby Diary App Offers Users Privacy and Control
With the explosion of smart phones and social networking, recording and sharing your pregnancy and baby milestones in an online diary has never been easier. But when it comes to sharing online, users are demanding more control and privacy. Tweekaboo is an app for parents that allows them to quickly capture and securely share their magical moments with family and close friends. - February 10, 2012 - Tweekaboo
New York City Parent Coach, Kira Wizner, to Host Complementary Preview Teleclass
Kira Wizner, New York Parent Coach, founder of askyourfriendkira.com and former educator, will be hosting a complementary teleclass, as a prelude to her upcoming parenting telecourse entitled "Your Family Map." - February 07, 2012 - Ask Your Friend Kira
SociallyKnow Launches Upgraded Platform, Free Trial of Facebook Protection Site
Cutting-edge system alerts parents to unsafe, malicious content on teens' Facebook pages. - January 29, 2012 - SociallyKnow
Texas Storage Company Proguard Storage Promotes Options for Parents of Newborns
Texas storage provider Proguard Storage is promoting its range of options for families with newborn infants who suddenly find themselves running out of space around the home. - January 26, 2012 - Proguard Storage - Houston Public Storage
Foster Carers Learn Vital Fostering Tools at Another Fosterplus Conference
Foster carers and fostering professionals came together at a venue in Nottingham for another of Fosterplus's national conferences with guest appearance from Child Psychotherapist Dr Margot Sunderland. - January 26, 2012 - Fosterplus
365 Days of Fun in Minneapolis Now Available
The newest ebook from Dawn Marcotte, "365 Days of Fun in Minneapolis," is now available at Smashwords. This book lists events, attractions and activities for families throughout the Twin Cities area. - January 25, 2012 - Creative Kids-Dawn Marcotte
Self Published Author Places as Finalists for "Best Books 2011" and Called a "Must Read"
Green Kitty, an educational book about Alzheimer's disease for 8-12 year olds, placed as a Finalist in Children's Fiction in USA Book News Contest "Best Books 2011." - January 23, 2012 - Green Kitty Book
New Jersey's Winter/Spring Kids Guide and 2012 Camp and School Guide is Available Free
New Jersey's Winter/Spring Kids' Guide, featuring the 2012 Camp and School Guide and thousands of places to go and things to do for children, teens and families, is available free at locations throughout New Jersey or can be viewed online at www.kidsguidenj.com. - January 19, 2012 - Kids Guide New Jersey
New National Report Looks at Disparity Between Sizes of Models and Real Women; Eating Disorder Expert Looks at Links to Eating Disorders
A new report that came out in the January issue of PLUS Model magazine offers disturbing insight into the disparity between our society’s models and the real-life women they are purporting to represent. According to Judy Scheel, Ph.D., executive director of Cedar Associates, an eating disorder clinic in New York, this kind of disparity can go a long way to damaging young girls’ ideas of what it is to be beautiful, or even normal, and can lead to eating disorders. - January 14, 2012 - Cedar Associates
L.A. Unified School Teacher and Single Father of Four Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family
The Yablon family was a thriving middle class family living in the West San Fernando Valley, but that was three years ago. That was before the mother of four children left the country leaving, her then husband, Brian Yablon, to raise their four children alone. The result, three years later, is a father who works two jobs only to see his family continue to struggle every day. Extended Family, a charity helping single parent families in financial need tries to help. - January 13, 2012 - Extended Family
Social Navigator: Groundbreaking Social Skills App Challenges Conventional Parenting and Teaching Practices
Special needs mom and behavioral management specialist creates new app that focuses on the root causes of child social challenges and calls for new alternatives to discipline and contingency management models for Apsperger's syndrome, ADD, and neurotypical kids. - January 11, 2012 - Seven Minds, LLC
Aptamil to Launch Mobile Website
Aptamil have launched a mobile edition of their website to increase the accessibility of their infant nutrition advice and to give free, instant remote access for mums and mums-to-be. - January 09, 2012 - Aptamil
Announcing the 2012 Cribsie Awards from StrollerTraffic.com and AListMom.com
Co-hosted by StrollerTraffic.com and AListMom.com, the second annual Cribsie Awards recognize the best products, brands, services, and websites for babies and tots. New this year is the special “New Arrival Award,” honoring the best NEW products of 2011, as voted by an exciting Academy... - January 06, 2012 - StrollerTraffic.com
Moms Communicate with Mom Blogs
More and more moms are using an advanced method to share their successes and anguish about parenting without having to live close to each other or be acquaintances. Mom blogs such as www.KatesBabyBlog.com, inexperienced moms and dads share suggestions and recommendation with other inexperienced... - January 06, 2012 - Kates Baby Blog