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Blindsuk.net is the First UK Online Shop to Provide Child Safety Information and Devices
Blindsuk.net introduces information and child safety mechanism for its products, for the first time in the online environment. Well known online blinds retailer, Blinds UK has always tried to meet customers' needs by not only offering quality products at affordable prices but by also offering... - May 15, 2010 - Blinds UK
Petit Confection Debuts at "The Sweetest Thing" - MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer Partner for Pre-Mother’s Day Event
French inspired children’s clothing line Petit Confection made its debut on Tuesday, May 4 in New York City. “The Sweetest Thing,” hosted by MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™ charity and held at West Village eatery Sweetiepie, was a fabulous pre-Mother’s Day event. Attended by mothers and children alike, including “The Real Housewives of New York City’s” Alex McCord, “The Sweetest Thing” was an unforgettable occasion. - May 14, 2010 - Petit Confection
Toy Drive at Totally Kids Benefits Local Families Affected by Autism
By joining with a local kids furniture retailer, a non-profit group and autism treatment center hope to bring smiles and growth to families already strapped with treatment costs through gently-used toy donations brought in from the entire community. - May 14, 2010 - Totally Kids
TakeCare Launches New Service for Parents - Online Personality Assessments of Nannies, Au Pairs and Babysitters
TakeCare launches NannyTest – an online personality test that helps parents assess potential caregivers in order to choose the best possible nanny, au pair or babysitter for their kids. NannyTest is unique in combining both risk assessment (also known as an integrity test) and personal traits... - May 14, 2010 - TakeCare
Peppers and Pollywogs, Inc. Party Marketplace Now Live
The Peppers and Pollywogs, Inc. Party Marketplace Offers a New Way to Reach Potential Customers. - May 14, 2010 - Peppers and Pollywogs
RefrigeratorArtist.com Announces April Recipient of Savings Bond Prize
First-grader Raquel Chaupiz, of Montgomery County, Maryland, is the latest young artist to win $400 in U.S. savings bonds in the monthly RefrigeratorArtist.com children's art contest. - May 13, 2010 - RefrigeratorArtist.com
Local Builder Helps ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition Construct First Modular Home
In ninety-six hours a highly coordinated group of builders construct a 4,150 square foot modular home for the Williams Family of Pine Mountain Valley Georgia. The Williams are an inspirational family battling a terminal illness, a childhood disability, and their home literally crumbling around them. ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition featuring this build and family will air on Sunday, May 16th at 8/7c time. - May 12, 2010 - CustomSmart Homes
Brooklyn Designer Unveils Unique Line of Custom Calling Cards for Children and Parents
Cards For Your Kids, a unique concept in social calling cards for children. www.cardsforyourkids.com will provide parents and businesses with a convenient way of social networking on the go: highly customized, hand-printed calling cards. Each distinctive set of cards will be designed based on customers’ individual needs, interests and style. - May 12, 2010 - Cards For Your Kids
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Launches Stork Fund
Supporting healthy moms, healthy pregnancies and healthy babies - Building on 175 years of expertise in the care for mothers and infants, Brigham and Women's Hospital announces the launch of the Stork Fund, a new ePhilanthropy venture dedicated to supporting healthy moms, pregnancies and babies. - May 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Palmetto Childproofing Participates in Pediatric Special Needs Trade Show
The one day event provided an opportunity for families with special needs children to connect with services and resources that offer support and assistance. - May 10, 2010 - Palmetto Childproofing
NewProductHelp.com at Helm of Marketing Efforts for Tots Busy Tinkerbox Invention
Joy W., a Utah resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent her Tots Busy Tinkerbox invention to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative new product sure to capture the attention of parents and children alike, the Tots Busy... - May 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Workshops, Shopping, and More at the San Francisco Birth and Baby Fair
The event for new and expecting parents in San Francisco Bay Area. SF Birth and Baby Fair showcases local businesses and resources as well as independent designers with the aim to educate and expose parents to unique, beneficial products & services. - May 08, 2010 - SF Birth and Baby Events, LLC
Cultural Care Au Pairs Say: Happy "Host" Mother's Day!
Moms across the country are appreciated by their live-in au pairs who are in the United States to provide childcare for host families for up to two years. - May 07, 2010 - Cultural Care Au Pair, Mass.
Newborn Care Announced as Part of Baby Fingers Classes
Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, has always incorporated issues of sleep, feeding, and overall newborn parenting into her program. Learning sign language for these various routines can assist in transitions and help the day along more smoothly. Now on staff at Baby Fingers is... - May 02, 2010 - Baby Fingers
SecuraTrac Gives Mom a Few Less Grays for Mother’s Day
SecuraPAL provides parents with peace of mind when separated from their children. - May 01, 2010 - SecuraTrac
Farm Bureau Insurance Reaches $5 Million Milestone in Rewarding State’s Safe Teen Drivers
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance offers a $1,000 US Saving's Bond to teens who successfully complete a safe driving program. The company recently awarded its 5000th bond. The investment in the safety of Virginia's teens through this program has now reached $5 million. - April 30, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Free Online Seminar Series Sponsored by LeanGreenMama International Gives Moms Coast to Coast Advice to Help Them End Overwhelm and Reach Important Life Goals
The ThriveMom! Telesummit, a virtual teleseminar event beginning May 3, will help busy moms de-stress and pursue their goals so that they can feel more fulfilled. The first-ever telesummit for moms only, ThriveMom! registration is free. - April 30, 2010 - LeanGreenMama International
SpankOut Day April 30th : Honor Children by Learning Effective Discipline
Since l998, thousands of organizations and individuals throughout the U.S. and foreign countries have sponsored informational programs on effects of physical punishment of children and alternatives for parents. The Center for Effective Discipline and EPOCH-USA founded this observance and is supporting programs that will take place on SpankOut Day April 30th 2010. - April 30, 2010 - center for effective discipline
Diaper Pin Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Contest Series
In honor of its 10th anniversary, Diaper Pin is holding a series of contests through May 15, 2010. Visitors to Diaper Pin can enter any or all of the contests, which range from photo contests, caption contests, scavenger hunts, and trivia games. A prize will be rewarded to each contest winner. For... - April 30, 2010 - DiaperPin.com
The Nurturer’s Coach and Best-Selling Author Hueina Su to Guest on Real Moms Radio Show
The Nurturer’s Coach and best-selling author Hueina Su will be interviewed by hosts Jane Taylor and Alanna Cushnan on the Real Moms Radio Show on Thursday April 29, 2010 at 7:00 PM EST. - April 30, 2010 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
The Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Books in Crib Sheets® Series Among Best in Family-Friendly Products
The Mom's Choice Awards® has named two books in the Crib Sheets® parenting series, "Canny Granny: How to Be the Favorite Grandparent" and "Crib Sheets Are You Covered? New Parent Sleep Deprivation Solutions," among the best in family-friendly media, products and services. - April 29, 2010 - Crib Sheets Press
BizChair.com Celebrates Mother's Day with a Mother's Day Contest
BizChair.com is celebrating Mother’s Day with a Mother’s Day Contest, “Why Does Mom Deserve Extra Comfort?” The winner will receive a Super Mesh Office Chair for mom. - April 29, 2010 - BizChair.com
Be Here Soon Baby and Maternity Boutique Unveils Products to Make a First Mother’s Day Memorable
With all the excitement and joy of bringing a child into the world, an expecting mom’s first Mother’s Day should be celebrated and remembered forever. One boutique offers a wide variety of lovely and meaningful products for moms-to-be, not found elsewhere: The Be Here Soon Baby and Maternity Boutique. - April 29, 2010 - Be Here Soon
Summer Childcare Options That Won't Break the Bank
Expert Candi Wingate Offers Insight Into Finding Child Care on a Budget. - April 29, 2010 - Nannies4hire.com
Stress Management Expert and Best-selling Author Hueina Su of Beyond Horizon Coaching Says Most Moms Suffer from Self-Care Deficiency Syndrome
Stress management expert and best-selling author Hueina Su says most moms suffer from Self-Care Deficiency Syndrome and offers advice for stressed-out moms. - April 28, 2010 - Beyond Horizon Coaching
New Children’s Storybook Tells the Tale of a Brave Little Girl Who Gives Her Pacifier to the Binky Fairy - Book by Karen Shaw Lott, Published by Dog Ear Publishing
In this charming children’s story, little Matti wakes up to find out that today is a special day: the day she will give her pacifier or “binky” to the Binky Fairy. When you are old enough, the Binky Fairy comes and takes your binky away and takes it to those babies who need one. - April 28, 2010 - Dog Ear Publishing
The GSMTFoundation Autism Awareness Project
The GSMTFOUNDATION Raises Funds for Autism Awareness Korbin, the grandson of the founder of GSMFT is autistic and for Joseph Mastroianni, Korbin is special a joy to behold. When Korbin was born Joseph’s son Mark, assumed the role of a stay at home mom a role he finds fulfilling, while his... - April 27, 2010 - GSMTFoundation.com
Abrakadoodle's Kids' Imagination Project to Premiere at Art Whino Gallery
Children's art creations from around the globe will be exhibited at a special Abrakadoodle reception event on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Art Whino Gallery, National Harbor, Maryland. Event is open to the media and the general public. - April 24, 2010 - Abrakadoodle, Inc.
Finally a Kid’s Event Parents Can Afford
Get your kids outside to play, learn, explore at the MN Outdoor Youth Expo May 22nd & 23rd at Wild Wings Hunt Club. Big on fun, Low on cost. - April 24, 2010 - Wild Wings of Oneka
Lee Memorial Health System Holds Free Parenting Classes to be Held in Bonita Springs
If you’re among the many parents who have ever wished kids came with an instruction manual, help is on the way. The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Child Advocacy Program is partnering with YMCA of the Palms to host a series of free parenting classes in Bonita Springs. Classes... - April 24, 2010 - Lee Memorial Health System
Parentainment.com Relaunches with New Look and Exclusive Content for Parents and Child Care Providers
Parentainment.com, a unique social networking site exclusively for parents and child care providers, recently re-launched with a new look and a number of added features that set it apart from other parenting Web sites. The site allows moms and dads to connect with other parents, social groups and... - April 23, 2010 - Parentainment.com, Inc.
FaceofFertility.com to Give Free Micro-IVF to Member with the Most Compassionate Story in Trying to Conceive Forum
Face of Fertility, the new revolutionary forum created by Dan Kreiner, the son of Dr. David Kreiner, world renowned infertility specialist trained out of the Jones Institute by Howard and Georgeanna Seegar Jones. In addition to achieving the first successful IVF, cryopreserved, and donor egg pregnancies on Long Island, Dr. Kreiner and the East Coast Fertility team have focused on offering the most successful IVF with the lowest risk. - April 22, 2010 - Face Of Fertility
Kidpreneurs Wins Gold
Serial entrepreneurs and constant advocates for the fostering of intelligent young minds, the Toren brothers have done something unique with "Kidpreneurs," by outlining the basic tools and strategies adults use to groom their businesses in a simple, straightforward manner that will allow any child to easily understand. - April 21, 2010 - Matthew Toren and Adam Toren
Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make a Difference List
Love Our Children USA announced today the recipients of the Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, which recognize and support mothers in the celebrity and entertainment industries for their balancing motherhood, work and causes around the world. Among this year’s winners are celebrity moms Julianna Margulies, Amanda Peet, Keri Russell, Meredith Vieira, and Vanessa Williams. - April 20, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
Wisconsin Pediatricians Oppose Sale of "Raw Milk" -- WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 628 and SB 434
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands opposed to two companion bills currently going through the legislature that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized milk. "Raw milk" is a potentially dangerous food product that would endanger children and individuals with compromised immune systems, as well as the general public. - April 19, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Brand4Market Recruits Facebook Fans for William Paterson University Summer Youth Programs 2010
Finding a summer camp for your teen is difficult, but Brand4Market helped William Paterson University Summer Youth Programs find fans and campers on Facebook (WPUCE). - April 16, 2010 - Brand4Market
Popular Workshop for Parents Now Available as a Teleseminar
What has been a very popular workshop is now being offered to parents as a teleseminar. Attorney Peter Sahin of the South County Law Group is offering this information as a teleseminar. Parents can now get this information from the comfort of their own home. - April 15, 2010 - South County Law Group
Free Children’s Books for the iPad? There’s a Site for That. Introducing ePubBud.com.
ePubBud.com was launched April 12th and aims to be “YouTube for Children’s eBooks”… the only place where millions of children’s e-book readers, writers, and illustrators can meet to upload, share, and publish electronic books for children in the open ePub format readable by Apple’s new iPad tablet. - April 14, 2010 - ePub Bud
New Train Puzzle Book App from MobiStories Steams Into the iTunes App Store
MobiStories, digital books, ebooks and book apps for kids today released Train Puzzle Book for iPhone and computer. This interactive and engaging digital board book includes narration, sound effects and multiple puzzles on every page. - April 13, 2010 - Still Motion Media
Petit Confection to Launch at "The Sweetest Thing" Event; MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer to Serve as Event Partners
Petit Confection, a French inspired children’s clothing line, will debut at “The Sweetest Thing” party on Tuesday, May 4 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at beloved West Village eatery Sweetiepie. The event will be hosted by MAMAISTA, a daily e-newsletter for chic moms and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™ charity, who raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research through nationwide bake sales. - April 10, 2010 - Petit Confection
MobiStories Scores Again with Award Winning Interactive Digital Picture Book, Little Blue Penguin
MobiStories, digital books, and book apps for kids released its next interactive book, Little Blue Penguin to great acclaim. It includes narration by kids in three languages, music, sound effects and a quiz at the end. - April 10, 2010 - Still Motion Media
Free IVF Cycle to be Given Away at Atlanta Conference
The Atlanta Affiliate of RESOLVE is proud to present its 1st Annual Family Building Conference on Saturday, May 1, 2010. This conference will address the medical, emotional, social, financial and legal issues associated with infertility and adoption. Over $50,000 in giveaways including a free IVF cycle and a free IVF cycle using cryopreserved donated eggs. - April 10, 2010 - RESOLVE, Atlanta Affiliate
Copious Publishing Author, Kijana Martin, Fills the Teen/Parent Communication Gap in the Unparalleled Young Adult Life Reference Book, "Real Life, Real Choices"
In an attempt to fill the gap, explain sensitive subjects with real life experience, or to be accessible when a parent or guardian isn’t, author, Kijana Martin has shared her life in a down to earth fashion to be referenced for a lifetime. - April 08, 2010 - Copious Publishing
Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspection at Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ
According to a National Highway Transportation Safety Administration study, 3 out of 4 kids are not as secure in the car as they should be because their car seats are not being used correctly. Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for children over the age of 6 months. Over 600... - April 08, 2010 - Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ
NewProductHelp.com to be at Forefront of Marketing Campaign for MCP/3 in 1 Invention
Louie P., a New York resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his MCP/3 in 1 invention to industry. A simple yet handy new product sure to appeal to parents and caregivers everywhere, the MCP/3 in 1 boasts unique features that... - April 07, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com at the Helm of Marketing Campaign for Baby Wrap Invention
Nancy C., a Virginia resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent her Baby Wrap invention to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet innovative new product sure to appeal to parents and caregivers everywhere, the Baby Wrap boasts... - April 04, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Buffalo’s First Annual Parenting Conference “WNY Families 411: Great Parents, Great Kids”
Western New York's first even conference dedicated to parenting will be held May 15, 2010. - April 04, 2010 - ParentTeach
Iconic Luxury Baby Bedding Designer Nava Writz Re-Joins Forces with Allison Dawn Public Relations
Baby Bedding and Nursery Accessories design company, Nava’s Designs, re-signs with longtime public relations firm, Allison Dawn PR. - April 01, 2010 - Nava's Designs
Learn to Lie like a Pro for April Fools Day with the Host of the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric Wolf, the host of the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show, is available to be interviewed on or before April 1st, 2010 on how to lie successfully for April Fools' Day. In 2009 he was interviewed on Fox 45 local News in Dayton, Ohio. Eric Wolf was a Master of Ceremonies’ at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C 2009 Folk Life Festival. - March 31, 2010 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
PioMu Launches Online Store for Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly Toys
After becoming first time parents, two MIT alumni dedicated more than 1 year researching about toxics in toys. They saw a need to create a store where parents felt safe buying toys for their kids. - March 31, 2010 - PioMu