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.
Blakeney Pigtails & Crewcuts: a Place Made for the Little People
As a mother with twins and a special-needs son, Hailey Arthur knows how hard it is to find a salon that specializes in cutting kids hair. That’s why she opened the Blakeney Pigtails & Crewcuts. - October 15, 2009 - Blakeney Pigtails & Crewcuts
NewProductHelp.com Excited About the Opportunity to Represent New Baby Invention to Industry
Stacy H., Canada resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Interchangeable Baby Bottle concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and highly useful new product sure to resonate with parents and caregivers, the... - October 15, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
White Paper Demonstrates How Digital Watermarking Can Enable Parent-Controlled Viewing of Television Programming on Any Device
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Ensuring Child Safety in a Digital World / A Comprehensive Solution to Parental Controlled Viewing Across Devices and Platforms.” While the ubiquity of readily available content in a variety of contexts provides... - October 14, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Glow Baby Introduces "Baby’s First Journal" – A Baby Care Journal for Savvy Parents
Glow Baby announces the publication of “Baby’s First Journal – Feeding, Sleeping and Diapering Log.” Easy to use and portable this tool helps parents better understand their newborn’s needs and is a perfect registry addition. - October 14, 2009 - Glow Baby
Goal For Natural Baby Pros Website: Educating Women
New website, NaturalBabyPros.com, educates women about the natural choices for all things baby. From natural fertility, to childbirth, to infancy, the site has all the latest information on pregnancy and baby care. - October 14, 2009 - Natural Baby Pros
H-E-B Stores Introduces Soapopular® Brand Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizers
MGS Brands, Inc., the exclusive US importer and distributor of Canada’s Soapopular® brand, alcohol-free hand sanitizer products, announced that H-E-B Stores, one of the Southwest’s leading supermarket chains, has recently introduced the Soapopular® line of alcohol-free hand sanitizer products as part of its ongoing effort to meet the needs of consumers throughout Texas. - October 13, 2009 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
The Great Shalom Broadcast Goes Worldwide on UCR
The Great Shalom Broadcast, proclaiming that God wants total well-being for all children expands from original Austin, Texas local FM broadcast to worldwide via Universal Christian Radio on satellite. www.greatshalom.org www.universalchristianradio.com - October 13, 2009 - The Great Shalom
"Once Upon A Time in Manhattan" to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Starlet Events Raises Awareness for Children with Life Threatening Diseases and Their Families
Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing, in conjunction with www.Jenmarden.com, will host the Ronald McDonald House Gala, “Once Upon A Time in Manhattan” in New York City on November 19th from 8pm-11pm at celebrity hot-spot, Marquee. - October 09, 2009 - Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing
Putting an End to School Violence
Love Our Children USA speaks out on school violence which is a national crisis. - October 09, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Deborah McNelis Selected to Advisory Board for Kids Educational & Entertainment Site
ZiggityZoom Advisory Board Names 30 Specialists in Education, Health, Nutrition, Child Development, Parenting, Literacy, Language and Safety - October 09, 2009 - braininsights, LLC
New Line of GPS Teen Trackers at Spy Centre Security / Dallas
Parents of teenagers use newest technology to track their teenagers. - October 08, 2009 - Spy Centre Security
NewProductHelp.com Contracted to Represent New Baby Product
New York resident and inventor Saish H. has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Multiple Baby Crib invention to industry. A simple yet highly effective new product sure to resonate with any parent or caregiver who has more than one baby to care... - October 07, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Willow Bend Learning Center Announces Cover Model Search
Willow Bend Learning Center, a Best of Plano 2009 awardee, announces a Cover Model Search to be held on October 16th, from 4:00-6:00 pm. The Cover Model Search will be conducted during an on-site photo shoot held on October 16th, from 4:00 -6:00 pm. The official photographers for the photo-shoot... - October 07, 2009 - Willow Bend Learning Center
Made Fresh to Order: Pure 100% Organic Skin Care for Baby to Adults
Today, the eco-conscious, savvy adult wants to nourish their body and maintain youth a more natural, healthy way. Olive’s Organic Botanicals was developed for these individuals. - October 05, 2009 - Olives Organic Botanicals
Meet Author Lori Lite / Shark Tank Contestant
Lori Lite, author of Angry Octopus: A Children's Relaxation Story. Mompreneur and featured contestant on ABC's Shark Tank accepted partnership with Barbara Corcoran. Lori will be relaxing children at Borders. - October 05, 2009 - Stress Free Kids
Parents Abandon the Baby Cam Says BiKal IP CCTV
Parents all around the world are binning their baby cams in favour of the Candy Bar Cam, a wireless Internet Camera from a company called BiKal that allows parents to view & hear their children from anywhere in the world through an Internet enabled PC or 3G mobile phone. - October 05, 2009 - BiKal IP CCTV
Gifts to Israel with a Twist
Trendibox.Com is a new online gift store delivering door to door in the Holy Land. A memorable shopping experience with a huge selection of out-of-the-ordinary gift sets to spoil someone you love in an unforgettable way. - October 01, 2009 - Trendibox.Com
Finally. Relief for New Moms
New book tells expectant and new parents how to get the most sleep possible. Hailed as “…a definitive, must-have” – Heather Grace Stewart, Lachine, Canada, it is, “…the mom written reality baby book that provides real solutions” – Michelle Johnston, Brussels, Belgium. "…this isn’t just some pie-in-the-sky formula–it’s a tried-and-true method developed from the author’s own experience…a much-needed manual for would-be and already-are parents of newborns" – Editor’s Choice Award, iUniverse. - October 01, 2009 - Crib Sheets Press
10 Warning Signs a Child is Being Bullied and What Parents Can do to Help Keep Them Safe
In every classroom, 2 to 3 children spend their day afraid of being bullied; this fear prompts 160,000 kids in the US to stay home from school each day. The good news is there are proven methods and bully-proofing strategies parents can learn and practice with their children to help them better deal with difficult situations, and feel safer in school. - October 01, 2009 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Brooklyn DA Charles J. Hynes to Appear on Reality Check Radio Show
Charles J. Hynes, District Attorney of Kings County (Brooklyn), New York will appear as a guest on the Reality Check Radio show on Saturday, Oct 3rd 8am – 9am. Hynes will speak with Lawrence Lawton the show’s host regarding his many innovative criminal justice strategies including the ComALERT (Community and Law Enforcement Resources Together) public safety program which Hynes started in 1999. - September 30, 2009 - Reality Check Program
Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying with Love Our Children USA
Love Our Children USA announced that NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proclaiming October 5th Blue Shirt Day to signify the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, October 4th – 10th. - September 29, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
The Peanut Shell® Launches Its Designer Line of Front Carrier Covers, Offering Baby Sling Style
The Peanut Shell®, designer and manufacturer of industry leading parenting essentials including baby slings, nursing covers, swaddle blankets and front carrier covers, releases its newest product today, the Peanut Shell® front carrier cover; a new way to add a bit of fashion to your front carrier. - September 28, 2009 - Goo-Ga Style, Inc DBA the Peanut Shell
New Association Unites 5 Million US Parents Who Work from Home
A new association has launched to help the estimated 5 million US parents who choose to work from home after having children. - September 28, 2009 - hiremyparents.com
New Book The Momma Guide
As a Momma have you ever said “I wish this kid came with an instruction manual!”? Well here is a book for you. Written by Traci Davis & Vicki Holleman-Perez -The Momma Guide (461 pages) gives everyday practical advice for Mommas everywhere. - September 28, 2009 - The Momma Guide
The Baby Planner Announces New Book, Certification, and Academy
CEO and founder of The Baby Planner, Mary Oscategui will be releasing a new book at the end of October, titled “The Baby Planner’s guide to becoming a baby planner and starting your own baby planning business.” The book was born naturally as Mary saw the tremendous need to... - September 27, 2009 - The Baby Planner
Birmingham NICU Nurse Wins Award for Babywearing Advocacy
Mandy Welch of Montevallo, Alabama, a nurse in the St. Vincent's Hospital neonatal intensive care unit in Birmingham, Alabama, wins the award for Outstanding Babywearing Advocate in the Healing Professions, in connection with International Babywearing Week. - September 24, 2009 - Babywearing International, Inc.
The Post-Pregnancy Belly Band is the Latest Product in the Flats Belly Wraps™ Postnatal Abdominal Compression Lineup
Flats Belly Wraps™, innovative designers of medical post-pregnancy compression garments, releases its post-pregnancy waist belly band product today, the Flats Belly Wraps waist cincher. The postnatal belly band is for new moms that want to bounce back into pre-pregnancy shape. - September 21, 2009 - Flats Belly Wraps, LLC
From Bust to Bliss, the Kiwi Squirrel Shows Money Magic
Kiwis use a squirrel to show young New Zealand families how to stop the financial damage done by their parents. - September 17, 2009 - Silbo Systems
Leah Koenig, Parent Coach, Becomes a STARS Certified Trainer Through the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC)
Leah Koenig becomes a STARS Certified Trainer through the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC). Leah Koenig MA, is a Parent Coach, Love and Logic® facilitator and family therapist at Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC in Bellevue Washington. - September 17, 2009 - Bellevue Family Counseling
OrlandoTravelHotels.com Launches Blog that Gives Travelers the Inside Scoop on Orlando
The OrlandoTravelHotels.com Blog contains helpful information and traveling tips for visitors to the Central Florida area. Whether visitors want the inside scoop on local attractions and information on the best restaurants, shopping spots and more, the Orlando Travel & Hotels Blog is a must read for anyone looking to visit Orlando. - September 16, 2009 - Xcellimark
NewProductHelp.com Contracted to Represent Travel Cloud Invention to Industry
Vivian B., a California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Travel Cloud invention to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet innovative new product that promises to bring comfort to young vehicle passengers, the... - September 15, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Spirit Thinking Offers Two Free Gifts for Sign Up on Subscriber List
Free eBook of Teenage Girl's Parent Action Alert to be given to new subscribers of Spirit Thinking Inspirations, the newsletter of spirituality expert Reece W. Manley's Spirit Thinking website. Spirit Thinking is a division of Advocate USA, LLC. - September 12, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
The Reign of 'Grandma' and 'Grandpa' is Over as Boomer Grandparents Opt for More Fitting Names
Baby boomers have redefined every aspect of our culture and grandparent names are no exception. New book You Can Call Me Hoppa! The Grandparents' Guide to choosing a name that Fits helps modern grandparents find the answer to the 'what to be called?' question. - September 11, 2009 - You Can Call Me Hoppa! The Grandparents' Guide to Choosing a Name that Fits
Detroit Area Baby Signs(R) Instructor Offers Classes This Fall
Baby Signs (R) Independent Certified Instructor and On the Grow Educator announces fall class schedule. - September 11, 2009 - Baby Signs Program with Janet Callahan, Independent Certified Instructor
NewProductHelp.com at the Helm of Marketing Efforts for Baby Invention
John M., a Utah-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Baby Scents concept to industry. An innovative new product sure to appeal to parents and caregivers of infants worldwide, the Baby Scents boasts unique features that render... - September 10, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Willow Bend Learning Center Receives Neighbors' Choice 2009 Award
In keeping with their reputation, Willow Bend Learning Center scores again by winning yet another award for excellence. - September 06, 2009 - Willow Bend Learning Center
Home Safety Software Now Detects Hidden Pornographic Videos
SurfRecon Home Edition allows parents and spouses to find hidden pornographic video on their home computers. - September 06, 2009 - SurfRecon, Inc.
HobNobMurfreesboro Announces New E-mail Newsletter for New Mothers Provided by Middle Tennessee Medical Center
HobNobMurfreesboro.com has recently partnered up with the Middle Tennessee Medical Center which is set to launch in October of 2010. This partnership is designed to help promote the awareness of the medical community and its advances in Murfreesboro, TN. Expectant parents are faced with a... - September 04, 2009 - HobNobMurfreesboro
September is Baby Safety Month
Bathrooms may not seem particularly dangerous for babies, but there are, in fact, many hazards that can cause harm. - September 04, 2009 - Palmetto Childproofing
Homeschooling Community Votes for Critical Thinking
Word Roots and Editor in Chief® Earn 2009 Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards - September 03, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Preschool Kids, Families and Experts Honor Critical Thinking Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematical Reasoning™ series wins third iParenting Media Award. - September 03, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
A "Rock n Roll Family Show" is Heading to the Middle East to Celebrate Labor Day with Our Troops
Rock ‘n’ Roll is heading to the Middle East, Party Animal Style, with two performances of an Armed Forces Entertainment Tour specifically designed for the families of our troops. The Party Animals Live gives the elementary-school set a rockin’ good time with an edgy beat, kid-friendly lyrics and a live interactive show in celebration of Labor Day in Bahrain. - August 31, 2009 - The Party Animals, LLC
When Baby Proofing Your Home, Stress Proof It Too, Says Chicago Counseling Practice
The emotional health of the parents, and especially mothers, is critical to a successful new arrival of a baby into a family. Pre and post baby counseling can be beneficial to soon-to-be and new mothers, parents, and families as they prepare for the imminent changes that a baby brings. - August 31, 2009 - Urban Balance
Kidzchores Releases Beta Version of Website on Aug 15, 2009
www.kidzchores.com is a website that make chores fun for kids ages 2-14. Kidzchores has animated chores, games, piggy bank, animated stories, and a soon to come choresville. (a vitual world for kids to explore and buy stuff for their room and character.) - August 31, 2009 - Kidzchores, Inc
Honor the Lives of Your Loved Ones
Join Ron Villano at the Medford Chapter of the Compassionate Friends to get the tips and tools you need to lift the heaviness on your heart so you can begin honoring the lives of the ones you lost. - August 30, 2009 - Ron Villano, LLC
N.J. Animation Studio Designs an Online Avatar Game That Helps Teach Kids About Responsibility
Two Animators! LLP (2A!) has been hard at work designing “KidzChores.com.” The site is a brand new avatar game dedicated to teaching kids as young as age six about the importance of being responsible. Parents register their children for an account where they can play games, read... - August 29, 2009 - Two Animators! LLP
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music for Children and Adults in Sparta, Sussex County, NJ Announces Registration for the Fall 2009 Semester
Biryukov Academy of Art and Music for children and adults in Sparta, Sussex county, NJ announces registration for the fall 2009 semester. The following programs are available starting September 8, 2009: art classes and lessons for children and adults, music lessons and classes, guitar lessons and... - August 29, 2009 - Biryukov Academy of Art and Music
My Plate-Mate Announced as MBA, “2009 Mom’s Best Award Winner”
Mom Invented Spill Guard for Toddler Meals Wins 2009 Spring Product Award - August 29, 2009 - HATCH
Canny Granny Reveals Favorite Grandparent Secrets
This Grandparents Day (Sept. 13), New Book Tells Grandparents How to Be the Favorite. - August 29, 2009 - Crib Sheets Press
How to do a Back-to-School Vision Board by Best-Selling Author Joyce Schwarz, Booksigning & Workshop in Venice, Ca 8/27/09
What if you and your family could decide to make this the best school year ever for your kids? Well, now you can using an amazing, no-cost method called visionboarding. Best-selling author Joyce Schwarz, The Vision Board book (16 weeks as the #1 mystical bestseller on Amazon.com) explains how to in her upcoming workshop at the Mystic Journey Bookstore in Venice, California on Thursday, August 27 from 7-10 pm - August 27, 2009 - The Vision Board Institute