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Eye On U Bands Hit It Big at the International Gift Mart in Atlanta – They Are the Next Kids Fashion Sensation
Eye On U Bands, started by two working mothers, debuted at the Atlanta International Gift and Home Market this past weekend. With distribution in almost 10 states within the first week of the product's introduction, Eye On U Bands are anticipated to be the next must have accessory for kids. - July 21, 2011 - Eye On U Bands
Godwin Ronquillo PC Welcomes Former Judge Marilea Lewis as Of Counsel to Head Family Law Area
Godwin Ronquillo PC, a Texas trial and appellate firm with offices in Dallas and Houston, is announcing that Former Judge Marilea Lewis has joined as Of Counsel and will be heading the Family Law Litigation practice. - July 06, 2011 - Godwin Lewis PC
MyReviewsNow Announces a New Quality Service in the Never-Ending Search for Baby Sitters and Nannies. New Users Can Take Advantage of Promotional Discounts.
Sitter City is a website that connects parents with caregivers. It was created by Boston College student Genevieve Thiers as a service for parents in need of child care and students in need of supplemental income. Since then, it has grown to become a nationally reputable website that offers parents a reliable and efficient way to find a baby sitter or nanny online. - July 02, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Leave it to the Pros: Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks
WIAAP (Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics) members encourage families and caregivers to think twice before using fireworks at home. There are a surprising number of fires, injuries and deaths each year resulting from casual usage of fireworks. Instead of purchasing fireworks for use at home, WIAAP suggests taking advantage of the numerous displays available through professionals during the Independence Day holidays. - July 01, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Evil Hat Productions Announces "Race to Adventure" Board Game
Double 2011 Origins Award Winner Moves Beyond RPGs with Family Adventure Game - June 30, 2011 - Evil Hat Productions, LLC
My Vacation Journal – a Teacher’s Dream, Getting Kids to Enjoy Writing
My Vacation Journal, a fun way for children to record vacation memories for future years to come. - June 28, 2011 - Victoria Chart Company
#AppFriday Children’s ibook on iPhone & iPad - Special momswithapps.com Promotion
The Great Snail Race. (½ Price) iBook by popular Children’s Author Jane Hague. “The Great Snail Race” is a fun interactive story about Little Tilly Two at Number Town School and focuses on counting and sequence. This lively children’s book incorporates fun interactive features including sound effects on each page, interactive town map and a counting practice pad featuring all the residents of Number Town. - June 23, 2011 - 123 Number Fun
Bottle PR Launch "Partnership For Children" Charity PR Brand Awareness Campaign
Children's Charity PR Launch: "Partnership For Children" Appoints Bottle PR to Spearhead Brand Awareness Campaign. - June 16, 2011 - BOTTLE
Appeals Court Grants Temporary Stay in Giordano Custody Case
The North Carolina Court of Appeals today issued a temporary stay of the custody order involving the children of Alaina Giordano, the Durham woman who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer. Attorneys for Ms. Giordano on Tuesday filed the temporary stay motion with the court, stating that Ms. Giordano... - June 15, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Survey by WorkingMomsBreak.com Shows 88% of Working Parents Suffer Stress-Related Health Problems
Working parents have a lot to juggle, and this can create stress. But what is often overlooked is that stress has real health consequences. - June 15, 2011 - WorkingMomsBreak.com
A New Era Was Ushered in at the Beginning of This Year: the Baby Boomers Hit Retirement Age
Livingsenior.com is an online resource center that provides a wide range of valuable information for seniors and their families as they make the transition into the golden years of retirement. - June 14, 2011 - LivingSenior
Gloria Charlier, Aromatherapist and GloriaCharlier.com Are Referenced in New Book “Creating the Peaceable Classroom, A 21st Century Wellness Guide” by Sandy Bothmer
Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions, a Cincinnati, Ohio based company recently announced that its President, Gloria Charlier and website GloriaCharlier.com are referenced in a new book, “Creating the Peaceable Classroom, A 21st Century Wellness Guide for Teachers, Students and Parents” by Sandy Bothmer. - June 12, 2011 - Gloria Charlier LLC, Holistic Wellness Solutions
District Court Judge Dismisses Stay Motion in Giordano Custody Case
Attorneys for Alaina Giordano will ask the Court of Appeals for a stay after today’s decision by District Court Judge Nancy Gordon to dismiss a motion that would have allowed Giordano’s children to stay in their hometown pending the outcome of the appeal of a custody order. Relying on... - June 08, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
Head Lice Happens and Now There is an App for That
Lice Removal Service, Hair Whisperers, Launches the Is It Lice Mobile App for iPhone / iPod Touch with their marketing team at Kazu Agency. Parents and school nurses can now learn how to detect head lice and find lice removal services in their area. - June 07, 2011 - Hair Whisperers
The SF Birth & Baby Fair Brings Summertime Family Fun to the Fort Mason Center
The Birth and Baby Fair is the premier event for new and expectant parents in the Bay Area. - June 06, 2011 - Birth and Baby Events
Keith Smith, Stranger Abduction Sex Assault Survivor Breaks His Silence After 36 Years. Uses Experience to Educate Adults on "5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Kids Safe."
A message of hope for others. "Out of fear, shame and guilt, I've been silent for over three decades, sharing with very few people the story of what happened to me. No more. The silence has to end. Now." - June 06, 2011 - Keith Smith
Giordano Asks Court for Stay in Custody Case
The children of Alaina Giordano -- a Durham cancer survivor who is battling Stage 4 breast cancer -- would be moved to Chicago June 17 without the intervention of the judge in the original custody case. - June 02, 2011 - Alaina Giordano
ThumbPeople Invites Public to Choose New Thumbuddy Character Via Survey
Thumbuddy children’s books is allowing the public to choose the new look for the next new Thumbuddy character. - June 02, 2011 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com to Lead Marketing Campaign to Potential Licensees for Bolinger Baby Pad Invention
Jesse B., Iowa resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Bolinger Baby Pad concept to the industry. An innovative and effective new product designed to appeal to parents and infants alike, the Bolinger Baby Pad features a... - June 02, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
My Baby Fingers Encourages Parents to “Hop on the Smile Train” to Help Children Born with Cleft Lips and Palates
My Baby Fingers, known for their infant and children’s programs that teach American Sign Language (ASL) and provide music therapy to kids of all ages, is teaming up with Smile Train, the international charity for children born with cleft lips and cleft palates. From now until August 31, 2011,... - June 01, 2011 - Baby Fingers
Sunzeez.com Launches Baby Sunglass Product Designed to Protect Babies from Harmful UV Rays
Baby's walk in the sun leads to sunny outlook for Sunzeez™ Baby Sunglasses. - May 27, 2011 - Sunzeez.com
Piyolet, LLC Presents Prenatal Piyolet: A Commitment to Fit and Healthy Pregnancies Low-Impact Fitness Workshop for Expectant Moms
Is it safe to work out while pregnant? Piyolet, LLC will be inclined to tell you, yes it’s safe. On June 4th and July 16th creator Roslyn Bazzelle will lead a Prenatal Piyolet workshop at The Motherhood Center (3701 W. Alabama, Suite 230, Houston, TX). Piyolet is a fusion of Pilates (PI),... - May 27, 2011 - Piyolet, LLC
Spotty Pencil Launches ‘Print It Yourself’ Invitation Website with Easy Personalization, and a Range of Unique Characters
Site aims to make it easy for both parents and children to customize and print stylish invitations. - May 27, 2011 - Spotty Pencil
QuickSitter.com Offers Relief for Parents This Summer
While the price of gas and common household products continue to increase, QuickSitter.com has decided to offer parents some relief and drastically cut their rates to hire one of their qualified, professional sitters during the summer. - May 27, 2011 - QuickSitter.com
DrivingWhileParenting.com Assists Parents and Caregivers While Driving This Holiday Season
DrivingWhileParenting.com advises caregivers and parents alike to keep their eyes on the road while enjoying a weekend trip with several smart car trip tips. 3000 car accidents a year are caused by distractions. A busy weekend such as Memorial Day or July 4th, requires even more attention of the... - May 26, 2011 - KiddSpot
You’ve been Sentenced! Word Game Receives Prestigious Parent’s Choice Award
The You’ve been Sentenced! word game recently received a coveted Parent’s Choice Award for Spring 2011. This is the 11th national industry award for the game, which was launched in May 2005. - May 25, 2011 - McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds
Hitachi Data Systems in Conjunction with Hitachi Foundation Are Pleased to Announce the Donation of $2,500 to Barefoot Kids Foundation
Barefoot Kids Foundation provides New Footwear for Children that are underprivileged, distressed or live below the poverty level in the U.S. - May 24, 2011 - Barefoot Kids Foundation
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Campaign for Parents Helper Baby Bottle Holder Invention
Michael S., Georgia-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Parents Helper Baby Bottle Holder invention for the next 2 years to potential licensees. A simple yet effective new product designed to eliminate a common annoyance for... - May 22, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
Brown’s Marketplace Offers Free Child Fingerprinting May 21st from 11am Till 2pm
Brown’s Marketplace will be offering free child fingerprinting on May 21st from 11am till 2pm. The fingerprinting will be conducted by the Hamilton Police Department, and Officer Bob and his Horse Sydney will be in attendance to entertain the kid · Experts recommend parents to update... - May 19, 2011 - Brown's Marketplace
HRC Fertility Announces 1st Baby Born After Using New PGD Technology for 24-Chromosome Screening and Single Gene Screening for Tay-Sachs
HRC Fertility used a new screening technology called Parental Support™ created by Gene Security Network (GSN) - May 14, 2011 - HRC Fertility
Bishop Rick Wallace Launches New Youth Initiatives in Conjunction with the Release of His New Book: the Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation
Bishop Rick Wallace has created two youth programs targeted at at-risk youth. These programs have been developed to respond to what Bishop Wallace calls IFS (The Invisible Father Syndrome) and correlate with the Release of his new book: The Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation. - May 14, 2011 - Rick Wallace Ministries
Leah Koenig, LMHCA, Child Therapist and PCI Certified Parent Coach Located in Bellevue Washington, Has Announced an Office Relocation in Bellevue
Leah Koenig, LMHCA Child Therapist and PCI Certified Parent Coach located in Bellevue Washington, has announced an office relocation nearer to Seattle Children’s Hospital in Bellevue. Her new office is located at 1601 116th Ave NE, Ste. 102, Bellevue, WA 98004. - May 13, 2011 - Bellevue Family Counseling
My Roof, My Rules - Queendom Releases Results of Parenting Style Study
Queendom.com uncovers parental attitudes toward childrearing and the most typical approach to raising children. - May 08, 2011 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Hollywood Effects House Creates 15-Foot Long T. Rex for Santa Barbara Zoo Show "How to Train Your Dinosaur"
Chiodo Bros. hand makes a life-size, adolescent Tyrannosaurus Rex that runs, roars, snorts, blinks, growls… and even poops for a new stage show about how the Zoo cares for its animals. Family friendly shows start May 7 at the beautiful Santa Barbara Zoo, and are free with admission. - May 07, 2011 - Santa Barbara Zoo
Homemade Baby Food Made Easier with Mumi&Bubi Freezer Trays and Recipes
New Zealand's popular Mumi&Bubi Solids Starter Kit™ is now available in the United States, making it easy for moms to freeze and store ample batches of wholesome homemade baby food in perfect portions. Each Mumi&Bubi Solids Starter Kit includes two baby food freezer trays with... - May 05, 2011 - Mumi&Bubi
Mother’s Day Cards Memories Now Digital, Everlasting & Personalised by o2Realvideo
Why send Mom the usual Mother's Day Cards when you can send personalized high definition Mother's Day Video eCards? o2realvideo creates video eCards using your own photos and video clips, without spending hours learning complicated technology. - May 05, 2011 - O2realvideo
Lifetime Adoption Founder and CEO, Mardie Caldwell Announces a New Book, "Called to Adoption - A Christian’s Guide to Answering the Call"
Recognized adoption expert and adoptive mother, Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. and Founder of Lifetime Adoption Center introduces her fifth book, "Called to Adoption – A Christian’s Guide to Answering the Call," providing facts and guidelines to help Christian families learn about the process of adoption. - May 04, 2011 - Lifetime Adoption
Bishop Rick Wallace Releases His New Book: The Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation
Bishop Wallace addresses the epidemic of absentee fathers in America from a biblical perspective. He offers practical, but powerful advice on how to confront this devastating plague that has come down on an entire Generation. - May 01, 2011 - Rick Wallace Ministries
Baby Fingers Announce Dads Can Participate in All "Mommy and Me" Classes
NYC Baby Fingers is a collection of classes and webinars aimed toward aiding the development in young children, while increasing communication between families. Baby Fingers focuses on a combination of American Sign Language and music to allow parents to communicate more fluently with toddlers... - May 01, 2011 - Baby Fingers
National Survey Reveals Moms Choose Daughters Over Sons
70% of moms would move in with daughters over sons - April 30, 2011 - Senior Helpers
Videos from Real Parents Show the Positive Side of Cloth Nappies
Christchurch mum Tash Page is spearheading a unique new effort to show parents the positive side of cloth nappies – via video entries from real mums and dads who use cloth rather than disposables. - April 30, 2011 - BeBops
Newly Released Book by Local Author Dr. Catherine Shanahan Shows Genetic Mutations Common in Children Born After 2000
In her critically acclaimed book Deep Nutrition: Why Your Genes Need Traditional Foods, newly released on Kindle, board certified Family Medicine physician and Cornell-trained geneticist describes shocking mutations and growth deformities appearing in babies and children under 2. These mutations are far more common among children who's mothers ate more than 100gm carbohydrate per day during pregnancy. - April 28, 2011 - Dr. Catherine Shanahan
Jill’s List.com Hosts Gluten-Free Educational Event for Patients and Practitioners
Dr. Mark Hyman Headlines Interactive Online Panel and Live Chat - April 27, 2011 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
NewProductHelp.com to Spearhead Marketing Blitz for Powdered Baby Formula Dispenser Concept
Rashad M., Illinois resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Powdered Formula Dispenser to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product that aims to appeal to anyone who has had to deal with... - April 21, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Teeth Saver Invention in Quest for Licensing Agreement
Cassie P., Utah resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Teeth Saver invention to the industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product designed to give parents a secure area for a common keepsake, the... - April 20, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
The Mommy MindSpa Launches New Audio Hypnosis Website
The Mommy MindSpa recently opened its new audio hypnosis website for business. The site was launched to empower moms, through downloadable hypnosis audios, to take control of their health, bodies, and their lives. The site features self-hypnosis audios to help moms with every stage of motherhood. There are audios on a wide range of topics, from having a pain-free natural childbirth, to helping moms quit smoking, lose weight, gain energy, and increase their self-esteem. - April 14, 2011 - The Mommy MindSpa
MyBabiesPLanet Unveils a New Look and Feel
MyBabiesPlanet, a website all about pregnancy and parenting unveils a new look and feel to provide a better user-experience. The site provides quality information about pregnancy and parenting. - April 14, 2011 - My Babies Planet
3 Legal Documents Every Graduating Senior Needs to Ensure Parents Can Make Important Medical and Financial Decisions on Their Child’s Behalf
As a legal adult, privacy laws can prevent parents from making medical decisions on their child’s behalf. For that reason, parents of graduating seniors are urged to help their child prepare HIPAA forms, a Power of Attorney and an Advance Health Care Directive to ensure they are consulted should their child become incapacitated or seriously injured in an accident. - April 13, 2011 - Georgia Estate Plan: Worrall Law LLC
A New Book, "Uncovering the Logic of English," Endorsed by Temple Grandin & Dr. Reid Lyon, Reveals Answers to Teaching Reading More Effectively
The new book, "Uncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Solution to America's Literacy Crisis" demonstrates how current reading methods may be ineffective for teaching our future engineers and scientists. These logically minded students need to be taught systematically and provided consistent rules. Author Denise Eide unveils the hidden logic which explains 98% of English words and powerfully demonstrates how this knowledge should be as foundational to our education system as 1+1=2. - April 12, 2011 - PediaLearning
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month at Eden Autism’s Family Fun Day & Resource Fair
The kids and seminars for parents, grandparents and siblings of individuals diagnosed with autism. Eden Autism Services is offering a Family Fun Day and Resource Fair on Saturday - April 08, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida