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Childcare Experts Findababysitter.com Launch Babysitter for a Night Competition for Mums That Deserve a Break
UK online childcare search service Finababysitter.com today launches the Babysitter for a Night competition for mums and dads that deserve a break from endless nights stuck indoors. In a recent poll 73% of Findababysitter.com mums said they didn’t get out for up to 2 years from the birth of... - September 24, 2010 - Findababysitter.com
CariFree’s Cavity-Fighting Treats Are No Trick
This Halloween, Xyli-Tots Lollies Give Cavities the Spooks. - September 23, 2010 - CariFree
Macaroni Kid Comes to Poughkeepsie, NY
Macaroni Kid is a free weekly e-newsletter that highlights all of the best family-friendly events in the Poughkeepsie, NY area. - September 23, 2010 - Macaroni Kid Poughkeepsie
Let's Go Chipper Introduces Eco-Educational App for the iPad and iPhone Series of Animated Books, Movies, Music and More Connect Children with Nature
Bay Area based IAGmedia Inc launches eco-educational app to help prepare young children two - six for explorations in the great outdoors. Company mission is to help inspire future ambassadors of the environment by exciting, engaging, and educating at an early age. - September 22, 2010 - It's all Good media, Inc.
Eyes Cream Shades- The Superb All-Weather Dessert for Kids
Eyes Cream Shades serves up kids' sunwear by offering a wide variety of fun and sturdy styles in ice- cream hued colors ( i.e. pink licorice, cotton candy, mocha, grape ice, etc...) - September 22, 2010 - Eyes Cream Shades
Twenty-Three Year Old Male Develops Natural Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnant Women Inspired by His Mom
Monty Elsabagh’s company, Talooza, Inc. announces the development and release of its all natural prenatal vitamins on bebe-O.com. - September 21, 2010 - Talooza, Inc.
The Parents Handbook to Give Away 4 American Airlines Tickets to Vail, Colorado
The Parents Handbook is giving its readers and viewers the opportunity to register for a chance to win 4 free tickets on American Airlines. The round trip tickets will be valid for travel to/from the Vail - Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) from/to any domestic US 48 American Airlines destination. - September 21, 2010 - The Parents Handbook
Ground-Breaking Panel on Youth Risk Online to Kick Off Major International Bullying Conference
An unprecedented full day panel on youth risk online will kick off the 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association in Seattle this November 15th – 17th. “To my knowledge, this is the first time that this many high quality researchers and risk prevention... - September 16, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association
Dulce De Baby Introduces Pregnancy and Baby Product Website
Dulce De Baby's new website connects new and expectant parents with quality pregnancy and baby products. - September 15, 2010 - Dulce De Baby
Educated Patient Board Announces Results of US Healthcare Patient Education Research
Through the formation of an executive committee charged with reexamining how health care education is being handled in America, Educated Patient has identified wide gaps in patient and family health support. Reviewing the quality and efficiency of an overworked US Healthcare System was paramount in identifying a new approach to revitalize a historically underserved market. - September 14, 2010 - Educated Patient, LLC
Highest Number of Births in Aussie History Gives Baby Gift Store, Babybuds a Growth Spurt
Population growth in Australia has come out of a long slump, with the highest number of births in history recorded for 2009. The population is expected to keep growing at similar annual levels over the next decade, and online baby gift retailer babybuds is experiencing the start of a prolonged... - September 13, 2010 - Babybuds
Shonda Schilling to Speak on Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Shonda Schilling, wife of World Series pitcher Curt Schilling, will speak about raising a child on the autism spectrum on Friday, October 1, 2010 in Riverton, New Jersey. Her talk will be hosted by Orchard Friends School, whose mission is to serve children with language-based learning differences and educate the community about those differences. - September 12, 2010 - Orchard Friends School
Free Family Event with International Flair in Altamont NY
On September 25th families in the Capital District can enjoy a day filled with friends, festivities and foreign exchange. AuPairCare is hosting its first annual International Family Day Event at Indian ladder Farms in Altamont NY starting at noon. - September 11, 2010 - AuPairCare of Albany
DNASwab by DNAExam Combines Convenience with Confidentiality at Home
The DNA Identity Testing Center is pleased to launch the DNASwab™ DNA Testing Collection Kit, a line of DNA test products that representatives hope will add a new level of confidentiality to its private DNA testing process. "Our DNA kit provides convenience and ease of use in the... - September 09, 2010 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Back-to-School Season Spurs Sales of Special Needs Tool
Small Canadian company garners multi-year contract with DynaVox Mayer-Johnson, the world's leading provider of communication and education products for people with significant speech, language and learning disabilities. Kid Companions is a chewable and wearable therapy accessory that is safe, stylish and effective for the Special Needs market. - September 07, 2010 - Pida IMP Ltd
Gymboree Play & Music Celebrates the Relationship Between Children and their Grandparents
To honor grandparents and provide a great experience for both children and grandparents, Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ would like to invite grandparents to bring their grandchildren to a free Gymboree class. - September 05, 2010 - Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ
Essential New Book, ‘Autism Tomorrow’, Features Temple Grandin
16 authors, including Temple Grandin, Stephen Shore, Bill Davis and Karen Simmons, deliver real world advice to help children with autism transition into adulthood. - September 04, 2010 - Autism Tomorrow
ToysN’Tayls Presents a New Product Line, "Wizarday - When Our Stuff Went Away!"
Toys’NTayls strengthens its innovative product concept line of educational books and toys by introducing its new product line called “Wizarday—When Our Stuff Went Away!” - September 02, 2010 - ToysN'tayls
MyDigitalFamily's Dr. S Assists Parents in Managing Kids' Media
Child psychiatrist guides parents in exploiting the electronic world that surrounds children. - September 01, 2010 - MyDigitalFamily
Leah Koenig, PCI Certified Parent Coach® & Child & Family Therapist and the Orange Blossom Society Announce the Presentation of a Five Week Love and Logic® Class
Leah Koenig, PCI Certified Parent Coach® & Child & Family therapist and the Orange Blossom Society announce the presentation of a five week Love and Logic® class: "Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!®" for birth to age six. The class will be presented at the Orange... - August 30, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Leah Koenig, Parent Coach & Child Therapist, Announces the Addition of Two Reading Resource Pages to myparentcoach.net
Leah Koenig, parent coach & child therapist, announces the addition of two reading resources page to www.myparentcoach.net. One for parents and one for parents to use with their children. - August 30, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
First Ever Children's Wear-Moldable Arch Support Insoles
KidZerts has created the first wear-moldable arch support insoles for children. These innovative children's insoles slowly mold to the unique contours of the bottom of each foot and will provide children with the support their growing feet need. KidZerts have a doctor-recommended design and will only benefit your child's feet. - August 28, 2010 - HealthyFeetStore.com
September is Baby Safety Month 2010
Babies possess an innate curiosity about the world around them. Unfortunately, this can expose them to many household hazards. - August 28, 2010 - Palmetto Childproofing
Encourage Child’s Play at Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ
Active Start: a Statement of Physical Activity Guidelines for Children Birth to Five Years - August 26, 2010 - Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ
Snugg Launch Fills the Massive Choice Shortage in Designer Children's Nightwear
An online boutique especially for children's nightwear ages 0-10 years. A unique collection of UK and international designers. Affordable, great quality PJs and sleepwear. - August 23, 2010 - Snugg
Bottle Snugglers Reduce Baby Feeding Time Stress (Now for Less)
Prices were recently reduced to allow Moms of multiples to more easily buy two or three - August 22, 2010 - Bottle Snugglers
Covertly View Children’s Computer Screens in Real Time from Anywhere in the World with New Parental Software Developed by 24 Circle Group
A New Service to Spy On Your Child’s Computer (Legally). Stealth Viewer is a new software service that enables parents, with just One Click, from anywhere, on the road, the office, a hotel room or just sitting in their living room, to drop in on their children's computer screens and view live all of their children's online activity, chat conversations, tweets, emails, Facebook, MySpace and any other Social Networking interaction. - August 18, 2010 - 24 Circle Group LLC
One-Stop Spot for Back to School Bargains @ PlayPennies.com
PlayPennies.com hunts down the biggest bargains, discounts, vouchers and deals for Back to School savvy parents - August 18, 2010 - PlayPennies
U.S. Ambassador, Nicole Avant, Raises Autism Awareness in The Bahamas
Actress, bestselling author, and international autism activist Holly Robinson-Peete, and her husband former NFL quarterback, Rodney Peete, will be the special guests of United States Ambassador Nicole Avant at a reception on Monday August 16 to raise awareness about Autism. - August 14, 2010 - US Department of State, U.S. Embassy, Nassau
Leah Koenig, Parent Coach and Child Therapist in Bellevue, Washington Announces the Launch of Her New Website at myparentcoach.net
Leah Koenig, parent coach and child therapist at Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC in Bellevue, Washington announces the launch of her Parent Coaching and Child Therapy website located at www.myparentcoach.net. Parents searching for help with behavioral issues often turn to... - August 13, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
MyBirthClass Receives The New Parent Guide "Seal of Approval"
The New Parent Guide chooses MyBirthClass for the 2010 Seal of Approval. Perfectly Prepared: Prenatal Birthing & Fitness by MyBirthClass gets recognized for excellence in providing prenatal education to expectant parents on fitness, birth, and newborn care. - August 13, 2010 - MyBirthClass
Mansion Entertainment Premiers First-of-Its-Kind Product at MOPS
Mansion Entertainment recently premiered their new product, The Timmy, at the national MOPS Convention in Orlando, FL. MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, is an international organization providing information, products, and representation for Mothers/Grandmothers of young children. The Timmy, Mansion... - August 13, 2010 - Mansion Entertainment
New Heat Sensitive Potty Training Sticker Hits the Market
PottyTrainingStickers.com Invents Toilet Stickers for Potty Training - August 13, 2010 - PottyTrainingStickers.com
Leah Koenig Graduates from The Parent Coaching Institute as a Certified Parent Coach®
Leah Koenig, MA, graduates from the The Parent Coaching Institute (The PCI™), an innovative, distance-learning parent coach training program, the first graduate-level program of its kind in the nation. - August 09, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
iCohere® Partners with World-Famous Author/Educator Howard Glasser to Produce Nurtured Heart Approach™ Workshop
Transforming the Difficult Child, All Children Flourishing methodology already used in hundreds of thousands of homes and classrooms around the world. - August 06, 2010 - iCohere
Palm Beach County School Kids Scramble for Back to School Physicals & Shots at MD Now Urgent Care
No Shots, No School, No Kidding! The Back-to-School rush has begun as MD Now Urgent Care Centers discount their School & Sport Physical Exams and mandatory Immunizations for school children this 2010/2011 School Season. - August 05, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
12 Million Americans Have Food Allergies: Unique New Website Helps Them Find Accommodating Restaurants
AllergyEats Allows Users to Find (and Rate) 600,000+ Restaurants, is Fastest Growing Source for Finding Allergy-Friendly Establishments. - August 04, 2010 - AllergyEats
We R' Moms Announces Addition of Free, Private and Secure Carpooling Tool
We R' Moms announced today, the addition of a free and private carpooling tool on their website. We R’ Moms, a free, online social community of moms, dedicated to helping each other get through their busy days is pleased to announce that they have added a free carpooling tool to their website. This addition enables moms to privately and securely get their children to their myriad of activities. - August 03, 2010 - We R' Moms
Willow Bend Learning Center Announces Their Annual Open House & Parent Info Night
Willow Bend Learning Center announces their Annual Open House & Parent Info Night on August 19th, from 6:30 -8:30 pm. - July 30, 2010 - Willow Bend Learning Center
MyBirthClass Releases “Perfectly Prepared: Prenatal Birthing and Fitness” – A Birth Class in a Box
MyBirthClass launches an affordable and convenient solution to childbirth education for expectant couples with a combination of busy lifestyles and financial pressures frequently prevent women from effectively preparing for childbirth. - July 30, 2010 - MyBirthClass
Borders Books, Northridge Has Teamed Up to Help Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) Close the Gap on November Goal of Collecting 100,000 Books
Launched last November, CCRC’s What a Difference a BOOK Makes campaign has a simple mission- ensure every child in the San Fernando Valley has access to age-appropriate books. Borders has stepped in for the not-so-simple part of helping CCRC collect 38,000 more books by November 29 to reach their goal of 100,000 books. Borders is rolling out a book drive exclusively at their Northridge, CA location now through August 30. - July 28, 2010 - child care resource center
Oxford Acupuncture Clinic, Naturechild, Announces New Antenatal Classes and Fertility Workshops for Oxfordshire Couples
A series of antenatal classes and fertility awareness workshops for Oxfordshire couples will be run by Oxford acupuncture clinic, Naturechild, who specialise in fertility, pregnancy and labour treatments. - July 28, 2010 - Naturechild Acupuncture Clinic
New, Improved Technique Yields Great Success in Gender Selection
Marking a great step forward in the field of gender selection, patients have reported great success using a new method that can safely and successfully ensure a pregnancy of their chosen gender. The new method, which combines sperm separation and IVF/PGD, has been in practice by The Silverman... - July 27, 2010 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale
Children and Teens Can Now Experience Relaxation Therapy on CDs to Manage Stress and Improve Self-Esteem
ShambalaKids offers a full line of relaxation therapy CDs for children and teens to manage stress, anxiety, sleep better at night and heighten self-esteem. - July 26, 2010 - ShambalaKids
Animal Printed Baby & Toddler Clothing - Zebra, Tiger, Giraffe and Leopard Onesies, Dresses, T Shirts & Hats
Animal printed onesies, T-shirts, pants, dresses, beanie hats for infants and toddlers available for summer 2010. "Animal prints are an ideal way to bring the taste of the jungle to every child’s wardrobe. These baby animal prints make the perfect gifts for Infants and Toddlers! Children's boutique stores, safari stores, zoos, Halloween retailers - will eat these animal prints up!" says Benson. - July 22, 2010 - Kidsblanks by Zoey
Shot In The Dark Mysteries Sponsors The Campaign to Save Parents' Summer Sanity
Shot In The Dark Mysteries sponsors The Campaign to Save Parents' Summer Sanity with daily activities delivered via Facebook feed to give parents positive time with the kids - and a little peace. - July 16, 2010 - Shot In The Dark Mystery Games
Diane Flynn Keith Presents Unschool Your Teen Seminar
The highly anticipated Unschool Your Teen Seminar: Rethinking, Redefining and Reinventing the Teen Years has been scheduled for October 2, 2010, Palo Alto, California. - July 15, 2010 - Diane Flynn Keith
Combi® USA Launches New Swing with Remote Control
The travel-sized Yurikago Swing with remote control offers parents convenience. - July 14, 2010 - Combi USA
Plachta, Murphy Launches Summer Baby Items Drive
West Michigan law firm Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C., is partnering with Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) to help provide for our local families. Bring in a baby item through August 31 to the office of Plachta, Murphy & Associates and receive a certificate for a simple Estate... - July 13, 2010 - Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C.
Local Houston Business Glamour Avenue Parties Nominated for Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect Parents' Pick Award for Best Party Entertainer 2010
The Parents' Picks Awards is a nationwide online poll that allows parents to vote for their favorite family places, products and parenting tips from July 7 through August 31, 2010. - July 11, 2010 - Glamour Avenue Parties