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NewProductHelp.com to Take the Reins of Marketing Efforts for Daddy Come Back Invention
Herminio T., a California-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Daddy Come Back concept to industry. A relatively simple yet potentially life-saving device aimed at protecting children, Daddy Come Back boasts a unique design... - November 18, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
CFES School-College Partnerships Succeed in Rural Areas
A University of Michigan report found positive outcomes for rural students engaged in the school-college partnerships created by College For Every Student (CFES), a non-profit organization that prepares underrepresented students for academic success in college. - November 16, 2010 - College For Every Student
Natural Playgrounds Company Helps World's Children Get Nature
Natural Playgrounds Company Attends World Forum The Natural Playgrounds Company was recently selected from among hundreds of applicants throughout the world to attend the World Forum Foundation’s “Nature Action Collaborative for Children.” Natural Playground designers,... - November 15, 2010 - Natural Playgrounds Company
Gold Parent Coaching to be Featured on Gaggle of Chicks Group Buying Service on November 16th, 2010
The Parental Support and Nanny Matching Company to Offer Discounted Services to Parents in the New York Tri-State Area While Launching its New Social Networking Strategy. - November 15, 2010 - Gold Parent Coaching
James Gerdeman Authors New Book Slated to Hook All with "Jimmy Goes Fishing" and It is in Time for the Holidays
James Gerdeman wants everyone to experience a fun filled youth when young boys go fishing. Fishing is fun for everyone and when little boys set out to catch the Monster of Big Bend it becomes hilarious. They get creative when they need to earn money to buy new fishing poles. Gerdeman knows everyone will enjoy reading the antics and stories of family and friends. Gerdeman's own brother Al says "Read Jimmy Goes Fishing." - November 11, 2010 - JDGerdeman
Babyproofing the Digital World: Wee Web Advises Parents on How to Protect Their Children Online
Even in utero, protecting a child's digital footprint involves more than parents realize. - November 10, 2010 - Wee Web
OurMilkMoney.com Announces Its Plans to Eliminate All Membership Fees
A four year old parent-only business directory that once relied on annual membership dues for funding is restructuring its business model in order to better benefit its mission to help families across the country. - November 10, 2010 - Our Milk Money
Pre-School Radio Features Thumbuddy Kid’s Music
Kid’s learn “They are Thumbuddy!” on Pre-School Radio. - November 10, 2010 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent Baby Shower Invention to Potential Licensees
Sally T., an Ohio resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Baby Shower concept to industry. An eye-catching and effective new product sure to appeal to parents and caregivers everywhere, the Baby Shower boasts a unique... - November 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Proceeds from Sally Bacchetta's Best-Selling Adoption E-Book to Benefit Adoptive Parents Group
Special offer on best-selling adoption e-book coincides with national programs to raise awareness about adoption. - November 06, 2010 - Sally Bacchetta - Freelance Writer/Author
Join Author Robert Stanek and His Fifteen Year Dream of Bugville as He Takes Readers to Camp with Buster and Friends in His 20th Bugville Critters Picture Book
Robert Stanek’s 20th Bugville tale is coming to print for the first time officially on November 4, 2010. Join Robert as he tells about his own stays at Camp Timber-Lee. Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them. - November 04, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Youth on Bullying: Major Study Examines What Students Say Works Effectively and What Does Not
For the first time, a major research effort explores bullying prevention efforts through the experience of students themselves. This study, believed to be the first of its kind, asks youth directly about their experiences with bullying and, more importantly, what they believe effectively prevents it. The researchers will present their findings at the 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association in Seattle November 15-17. - November 04, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association
Workshop/Training: Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
John Stump, LMFT, Ian Newlin, LMFT and Amanda Peterman, LMFT will be conducting a free training on Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma. - November 03, 2010 - Child and Adolescent Trauma Services, LLP
International Association for Life Quality Reshapes Industry to Create New Opportunities for Fulfilling Lives for Persons with Learning and Developmental Disabilities
IALQ Offers Special Needs Life Quality Plans, Special Needs Life Quality Coaching™ Classes, Research and Membership Opportunities to Shift the Focus to Life Quality throughout the Lifespan - November 02, 2010 - International Association for Life Quality
The Documentary Race to Nowhere, the Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture, to Air at Adams International School on December 2nd & 9th 2010 at 7:00 pm
Adams International School to screen the acclaimed educational documentary Race To Nowhere. The film shows the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives, creating unhealthy, disengaged, unprepared and stressed-out youth. - November 01, 2010 - Adams International School
Discover the Small Press with the Big Heart and a Free Children’s Picture Book Program for Schools That Need Your Help and Participation
Reagent Press, www.reagentpress.com, has donated books to schools every year since operations began. In 2007, when Reagent Press started publishing children’s picture books, they launched an official “Books For Schools” program, featuring Robert Stanek’s Bugville Critters. Last year, Reagent Press and Robert Stanek donated about $25000 in books to schools across the U.S. including schools in the Bronx N.Y., Puerto Rico, Guam, and an entire 2nd grade that had never before had books of their own. - November 01, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
Join Author Robert Stanek as He Talks About the Inspiration Behind Visit the Library, His 18th Bugville Critters Book
Robert Stanek’s 18th Bugville tale was published for the first time officially on October 28, 2010. Robert Stanek quietly worked on the Bugville Critters for 15 years, satisfied with only the gleeful cheers, laughs and giggles of his children who delighted to hear his tales of Bugville and a little bug called Buster. As his children got older, they urged him to get the books published so other children could enjoy them as much as they did, and that’s what he set out to do in 2004. - October 31, 2010 - RP Books & Audio - Reagent Press
ThumbPeople Founder Kicks Off Fundraiser at Community Of Hope
ThumbPeople Launches Fundraiser While Equipping Parents. - October 31, 2010 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Adelphi University Institute for Parenting to Hold Parent Support Groups
Adelphi University Institute for Parenting’s two Parent Support Groups, “Hey Babies!” and “Hey Toddlers!,” are being offered again. The groups focus on developmental milestones that may be challenging for first-time parents. Participants will learn songs and games to enhance childhood development in a supportive, fun, and friendly environment. - October 31, 2010 - Adelphi University
"HealthWise" is Producing a Program to Assist Families on Down Syndrome
“HealthWise” Draws Attention to those Serving Individuals with Down Syndrome and their Families. - October 29, 2010 - Healthwise
Cultural Care Au Pair Hires Pattie Gowing of Vancouver, WA as Local Childcare Coordinator
Local childhood expert Pattie Gowing teams with Culture Care Au Pair, the leading provider of intercultural childcare and educational exchange since 1989. This partnership will provide Clark County with a local coordinator that will bring the world to our children through affordable, flexible childcare from trained au pairs from around the world. - October 29, 2010 - Portland Preschool Directory
“Law School Mom" Gives Advice to Parents Earning a J.D.
Wife. Mom. Daughter. Sister. Aunt. Friend. Law Student? Yes, a girl can have it all. Even if she wants to be a lawyer when she grows up. Law School Mom is a short and sweet documentary of mom, Hope Wood, her husband Geoff, and son Graham (now 16 months) in her quest to survive the first year of law school. Having survived 1L year, she wanted to tell others about it. Law School Mom is a mix of anecdotal experiences of law school and snippets of how to make it work as a mom and law student. - October 29, 2010 - Law School Mom: The Book
Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Safety Advice from the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
Keep trick-or-treating and Halloween fun and safe, follow these tips from the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island in cooperation with the American Academy of Pediatrics. - October 28, 2010 - Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island
MyBookCart.com Brings Fundraising Into 21st Century
Fundraisers have traditionally focused on baking cookies, selling wrapping paper, and going door to door to sell various items. With today's childhood obesity epidemic and time strapped parents, fundraising tends to be more of a hassle than anything. MyBookCart.com has reinvented school fundraising where no one needs to spend money. Everyone makes money instead. - October 28, 2010 - MyBookCart.com
Kinderstart “KinderGuides” Knowledge Experts
Kinderstart.com, the mini-search engine and in-depth parenting directory, introduces “KinderGuides.” - October 27, 2010 - Kinderstart.com
AIEF Collaborates with NSPA in Support of Students
American Indian Education Foundation (AIEF) helps National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) ensure student access and success. - October 26, 2010 - National Relief Charities
Nannies4Hire.com Releases New Book "The Nanny Factor"
In her new book, available October 1, 2010, The Nanny Factor: A Parent's Guide to Finding the Right Nanny for Your Family, Candi provides the same know-how to parents and grandparents that she gives to the Dr. Phil show and one of the most famous Moms, Kate Gosselin, TLC's star of Kate Plus 8. - October 22, 2010 - Nannies4hire.com
New App Helps Children with Autism via the iPhone
The new Skill Tracker Pro application, designed to increase efficiency in the instruction of children with autism, was approved today by Apple®. Designed by parents of a child with autism, Skill Tracker Pro (STP) helps automate applied behavioral analysis instruction. The new STP app frees a... - October 21, 2010 - Data Makes the Difference, LLC
Nannies4hire.com Launches New Childcare Program: Event Childcare on Demand
Nannies4hire.com and Care4hire.com are launching a new childcare alternative on a national scope with their Event Childcare on Demand program. By pre-registering for the service, businesses, non-profits, event and meeting planners, wedding planners and community organizations can have a roster of... - October 21, 2010 - Nannies4hire.com
Manner Mats Win Prestigious Dr. Toy Award - Educational Placemats Teaching Manners, Etiquette to Children Awarded Dr. Toy's Best Picks Children’s Products 2010
A new mealtime tool called Manner Mats are making it easy for parents to incorporate fun etiquette and manners learning opportunities into everyday life while also giving them an easy way to prepare their children for holiday parties and family get-togethers. Manner Mats were announced today as the winner of the “Dr. Toy’s Best Picks Children's Products” Awards Program 2010. - October 18, 2010 - Successful Kids, Inc.
Razztek Marketing Releases Free Smart Parenting Guide to Help You Raise Successful Children
Rob RodenParker, owner of Razztek Marketing, is pleased to release his new guide to successful parenting, called Smart Parenting. "Being a parent myself, I wanted to share some of the strategies that have worked for me over the years," said RodenParker. Smart Parenting has strategies that... - October 14, 2010 - Razztek Marketing
Babyglow Appoints Distributors in the UK and Spain
Babyglow, the new baby safety brand currently in the process of launching a unique temperature indicating baby clothes range, has finalized agreements with UK and Spanish distribution partners through its appointed licensing agent Conceptable. - October 13, 2010 - Babyglow Marketing UK Limited
Youth Behavior Treatment Day Program (Ages 7 to 12) Recco S. Richardson Consulting Intervention and Prevention
The Youth Behavior Treatment Day Program is a 30-day intensive prevention/intervention program. The intent is to help younger youth (females and males ages 7-12) overcome various barriers. - October 12, 2010 - Recco S. Richardson Consulting, Inc.
Playgameshavefun.com’s Opens a North American Store
Playgameshavefun has opened a new store for North American customers. The store supports the activities which are displayed on the site, and currently features Halloween costumes, decorations, music, and books. - October 11, 2010 - Playgameshavefun.com
Yummy Spoonfuls™ Pursues Expansion Plans at Natural Products Expo East
After its introduction into the nation’s largest natural products retail market - the Northeast - Georgia’s own Yummy Spoonfuls™ Organic Baby Food will appear at the 2010 Natural Products Expo East (NPEE) in Boston, October 14 – 16, 2010. The event follows Yummy... - October 10, 2010 - Yummy Spoonfuls™ Organic Baby Food
Wee Web’s New Leadership Team Reimagines the Family Experience for the Digital Age
In the digital village, it takes Wee Web to raise a child - October 09, 2010 - Wee Web
ThumbPeople Founder Relays Critical Message on I Need You Dad Radio
ThumbPeople founder presents, “Parents, Are You Killing Your Child with Words?” - October 09, 2010 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Wee Web Launches Smart Albums - Tools to Track Kids’ Development
Scrapbooking solutions for the digital age. - October 09, 2010 - Wee Web
Trick or Treat! and Smile - Valley Pediatric Dentistry to Promote Dental Health and Treat Our Troops
For the third year, Dr. Benjamin Dancygier of Valley Pediatric Dentistry in Jefferson Valley, NY, is participating in a nationwide campaign to promote dental health while giving something back to help the troops. He will buy back the Halloween candy that area trick-or-treaters collect and donate it to ‘Operation Support Our Troops’ for distribution to service men and women deployed overseas. - October 08, 2010 - Valley Pediatric Dentistry
Living History Programs Present Those People Lessons for a Bully-Free World Seventh Grade Performance Showcase at Ross Global Academy in New York City
Those People Lessons for a Bully-Free World Educational Showcase this Friday, Oct. 8 at 11 AM Because of recent interest and support of efforts to address bullying in schools, Living History Programs will present a showcase presentation this Friday, October 8th at 11am of Those People : Lessons... - October 07, 2010 - Anne Pasquale's Living History Programs
Video Au Pair Introductions Get a Rave Review from National Consumer Website
AuPairClearinghouse.com, America’s best consumer resource on au pairs, constantly surveys on-line au pair recruitment, and provides unbiased reviews & ratings of all 13 U.S.A au pair agencies. Its independent assessment of newcomer VideoAuPair.com reports a positive impression of the site’s distinctive user-generated content. - October 07, 2010 - videoaupair.com
Palmetto Childproofing Featured on Charlotte’s FOX News Rising Morning Show
Baby safety topics included product recalls, crib safety, baby gates, and furniture safety. - October 06, 2010 - Palmetto Childproofing
New Book Encourages Young Travelers to Plan Their Disney Vacation
"Kid Tips for Walt Disney World" is interactive from beginning to end. It includes tips from kids that will help you plan your vacation, as well as removable components to employ on the trip. This is truly a learning and sharing opportunity that only a teacher-author could arrange. Young travelers between the ages of 7 and 15 years of age wrote and shared their experiences with the author. - October 01, 2010 - Vacation Field Guides
Harvard Psychologist Dr. Ellen Braaten Advised Parents on Finding Mental Health Care for Their Child
Understanding and Finding the Right Resources is Critical First Step. Harvard Psychologist Warns Parents: Be Your Child’s Best Advocate - October 01, 2010 - Dr. Ellen Braaten
Palmetto Childproofing Participates in Child Safety Fair
The one day event allowed new moms to connect with local businesses and organizations offering information and resources on child safety. - September 30, 2010 - Palmetto Childproofing
TakeCare Announces Availability of NannyTest in Spanish and Portuguese
TakeCare announces availability of NannyTest personality and risk assessments in Spanish and Portuguese, allowing more parents to use NannyTest to screen nannies and Au Pairs. - September 29, 2010 - TakeCare
Give Children the Gift of Anxiety Coping Skills with My Worry Box
People with anxiety disorders who receive treatment are more likely to lead more productive, healthier lives, according to clinical research. With more than 9.6 million children (13 percent) in the United States afflicted with anxiety disorders, parents and caregivers would be remiss not to teach children anxiety coping skills while they are young. Parents now have an affordable self-help therapy tool called My Worry Box. - September 28, 2010 - Whitney Development Group, Inc.
Mayors Jewelers of Citrus Park Town Center to Hold Sparkle for Autism Event
Mayors Jewelers will hold an event on Saturday, September 25th from 4-9 pm. - September 24, 2010 - Sydney's School for Autism
Kinderstart.com - the Little Site That Could is Back
Kinderstart.com - a screened and focused, user-friendly source of parenting and child learning information - relaunches today. - September 24, 2010 - Kinderstart.com
Phoenix Divorce Attorney Details How to Create an Effective Parenting Plan
Phoenix family law attorney Scott David Stewart says that it is always better for divorcing parents to create a workable parenting plan rather than to leave it up to the court, and provides information on what to include in a parenting plan. - September 24, 2010 - Scott David Stewart