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.
Cultural Care Au Pair Hires Michelle Carbeck of Scottsdale, AZ as Local Childcare Coordinator - a Professional Resource for Parents Seeking Alternative Childcare Options
Responding to the increasing demand for quality live-in childcare, Cultural Care Au Pair has recently added Michelle Carbeck to its field staff for the Scottsdale, AZ area. As a Cultural Care Au Pair local childcare coordinator (LCC), Carbeck will provide service and support to host families and... - August 16, 2009 - Cultural Care Au Pair - Scottsdale, Arizona
Texas Gathering Reunites Adoptees, Birthfamilies and Adoptive Families from Across the Nation
This weekend, parents and children touched by adoption are traveling from all over the U.S. for a very special South Texas reunion. - August 15, 2009 - Abrazo Adoption Associates
New Parent Coaching Institute Audio on Advantages of Parent Coach Certification®
Gloria DeGaetano, Founder and CEO of the Parent Coaching Institute (PCI), discusses five key advantages of the PCI’s Parent Coach Certification® training program in a new eight minute audio message, available on the PCI’s Web site. - August 15, 2009 - Parent Coaching Institute
The Critical Thinking Co.™ Announces the Release of ThinkAnalogy™ Puzzles A1 Software
Enhanced and updated software provides children in Grades 3-5 with challenging, fun activities that develop razor-sharp analogy, word analysis, and vocabulary skills. - August 14, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
The Critical Thinking Co.™ Announces the Release of Mind Benders Beginning 1 and Beginning 2 Software
Bestselling logic books for toddlers now available as interactive learning adventure for PC & Mac. - August 14, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Angel Baby - The New Player in the Baby Bedding Market
The new luxury line of Egyptian cotton Angel Baby bedding is now available in the US market. Decorated with gentle embroideries each Angel Baby bedding set is packed in a wonderful looking gift box and features a complimentary diaper stacker for a limited period. The Angel Baby products already can be found at some of the most prominent retailers like Petit Tresor, The Frog and the Princess, La-de-Tots and many others. - August 13, 2009 - Dasset Group LLC
Transcending the Depths of Hell: Against All Odds - Author Emerges with a Heart-Felt Story
After ten long, grueling years, the much anticipated Life story of a young man up against major odds, comes to fruition. The process of not just writing, but living what has been an extremely tumultuous existence, has brought forth a solid individual. Perseverance, prayer and faith have contributed to the solidarity of this humble young man. - August 11, 2009 - DE-CLUTTER Your Life!
Samson Media Launches New Website for Avalon Midwives
Site Caters to Families Interested in Natural Childbirths & Women’s Health. - August 10, 2009 - Samson Media
Abrazo Adoption Associates Receives 2009 Best of San Antonio Award
San Antonio's renowned open adoption agency, Abrazo, is honored by U.S. Commerce Association as that city's best adoption service. - August 09, 2009 - Abrazo Adoption Associates
AK Counseling & Consulting, Inc. Offers Tips for Parents for Start of School Year
As the new school year approaches, parents may begin to experience a variety of emotional responses to this annual ritual. During this period, it is common for parents and guardians to have conflicting feelings about their child’s return to the school environment. As a result, parents may... - August 08, 2009 - AK Counseling & Consulting, Inc.
Willow Bend Learning Center Announces Their Annual Open House & Parent Info Night
Child Care Center in West Plano holds Open House on Monday, August 17th, 2009. - August 07, 2009 - Willow Bend Learning Center
Anger Management Expert Asked to Write for LA Examiner Online News
Shannon Munford the owner of Daybreak Counseling Service was recently awarded the opportunity to become the LA Examiner’s local beat writer on all things anger management. - August 06, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
Willow Bend Learning Center Receives 2009 Best of Plano Award
Best of Plano - August 06, 2009 - Willow Bend Learning Center
“Capt’n Eli” Graphic Novel Artist Jay Piscopo Featured at Camden Public Library
Portland, Maine comic book artist Jay Piscopo is part of the Camden Public Library’s “Authors in August” program. Piscopo is the author and illustrator of “The Undersea Adventures of Capt’n Eli” all-ages graphic novel series. The “Authors in August”... - August 05, 2009 - Nemo Publishing
Mimi Rothschild Announces Results of Beta Testing for Online Contribution Program
Feedback tool for parents producing better-than-expected results. - August 05, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Thumbuddy Makes a Leap from Children’s Books Into Video
ThumbPeople motivates parents with videos to express their unconditional love for their children. - August 05, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Do You Know What to do if Your Child Goes Missing?
Do you know what to do first? What to do second? SaveMyChild.org and Child Shield USA have teamed together to fight back against Child Offenders and Child Predactors. - July 31, 2009 - SaveMyChild.org
Search-Aupair-Family.info Launches: New Childcare Website for the Budget and Security Conscious Family
www.search-aupair-family.info matches Au Pairs and Nannies to families in a secure and safe environment. All communication between families and Au Pairs or Nannies is done through a secure internal messaging system which means no personal contact information is displayed on the website. - July 31, 2009 - Search Aupair Family
Sammy Rabbit - Stickers Promote Making Saving Money a Habit
It’s a Habit, founder and CEO, Sam X Renick, announced the tenth offering in the Sammy Rabbit financial education and financial literacy product line – stickers. The vibrant set of stickers come as a set of 10 and include catchy, strategic sayings like from every dollar, save a dime,... - July 31, 2009 - The It's a Habit Company, Inc.
Author Helps New Moms Cope with Mother-in-Law Problems
“Jenna offers great advice to new moms dealing with difficult in-laws.” -- Chic Mom Magazine - July 30, 2009 - Jenna D. Barry
Finally, a Total GPS Solution for Families
2.1 Million People use the Facebook application, Sex Offender Search, from Vision 20/20. Now their iPhone application is the in the top ten paid apps on iTunes. Who are people, and what are they all about? - July 29, 2009 - Vision 20/20
Parent Coaching Institute Slashes Tuition by $1000 -- Lowest Tuition in Six Years
Family support professionals experience the burden of our nation’s economic woes more than many other professions due to government funding cuts. The leading parent coaching organization, the Parent Coaching Institute (PCI), responds to the needs of these professionals, who are the traditional PCI applicants, by reducing the tuition of its distance learning Parent Coach Certification® Training Program to $4800, a $1000 discount and lowest tuition in six years, offered until August 21, 2009. - July 27, 2009 - Parent Coaching Institute
Four Local Kids Win the Parklander Magazine’s Cover Model Contest
South Florida's the Parklander magazine spotlights local children on the August "Get Smart" Back-to-school issue - July 26, 2009 - the Parklander Magazine
Your Purchase of Colorful, Whimsical Paintings by Moonheadmama Can Help Homeless Women and Their Children
New colorful, whimsical Moonheadmama acrylic paintings at http://www.moonheadmama.com by artist Lindy Gruger Hanson are for sale with 20% of the proceeds helping homeless women and children. - July 25, 2009 - Moonheadmama.com
Sityodtong LA Proudly Presents the Opening of "Kid Power Martial Arts"
Is Your Child Shy and Afraid? Confidence is the Key. Kid Power Martial Arts is operated by famous martial arts sisters, June Castro Michalowski and July Castro Steinhorn both 9th Degree Black Belts in Shaolin Kenpo. The new program will reflect the stages of development for children ages 3 & up. - July 24, 2009 - Pro Training, Inc. - Sityodtong LA
Thumbuddy Stands Out of the Preschool Curriculum Crowd
Thumbuddy Club preschool curriculum uniquely builds self worth in children. - July 24, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Empowerment Through Hearing is Giving Sound Advice to Parents -- Check Out Hearing Loss During Back-to-School Check-Ups
With one in eight students now suffering from hearing loss, health advocate Kathlyn Maguire is giving sound advice to parents to include hearing screenings in their back-to-school health checks. Maguire is founder and president of Empowerment Through Hearing, a not-for-profit organization... - July 24, 2009 - Empowerment Through Hearing
Math Analogies Beginning Wins Best Vacation Children’s Product from Dr. Toy
Math Analogies Beginning Among Best Vacation Children’s Products for 2009. - July 22, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
California Attorney Says Michael Jackson Custody Battle a ‘Dire Wakeup Call’ for Unprepared Parents
California estate planning attorney Rodney J. (“Rod”) Hatley is urging parents across the state to re-evaluate the status of their estate plans should they suddenly die or find themselves unable to care for their kids. Hatley says free Web sites, such as sdkidsprotectionplan.com, make it possible to do this even if parents can’t afford a lawyer. - July 21, 2009 - Hatley Law Group
Clyde and His Messy Room
Originally from South Carolina, JN Prioleau recently published her second children's book titled, Clyde and His Messy. Clyde and His Messy is a story about a little boy that tries to do the right thing like clean his room, but he has a hard time accomplishing this task. This is book 2 in a series... - July 19, 2009 - JN Prioleau
Flats Belly Wraps™ Launches as the Only Medical-Grade Post-Pregnancy Compression Garment Manufacturer
New Moms can now realize a flat belly soon after birth with medical grade compression garments by Flats™ - July 18, 2009 - Flats Belly Wraps, LLC
FamilySkiHub.com Releases List of Top 20 Family Ski Resorts for Upcoming Ski Season
Annual list of best U.S. family ski resorts includes ski areas from Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, California, Vermont, Minnesota, and Maine. - July 17, 2009 - FamilySkiHub.com
FBT and Peppers and Pollywogs Team Up for Recession-Proof Parties
Party Planning Birthday Freebie Experts Share Tips and Advice on Throwing Sensational Kids' Parties on a Shoestring Budget. - July 16, 2009 - Peppers and Pollywogs
Provocative Blog Asks the Question "What do You Wish Your Parents Would Say to You?
Blog pushes people to consider the impact their words have on others and invites children of all ages to answer the question: “What do you wish your parents would say to you?” - July 15, 2009 - Stephanie Partridge
ThumbPeople and Educators Warn Parents Not to Wait to Prepare Their Child to Start School
Education experts advise parents to start early in preparing their children to start school. - July 15, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Isoki, Designer Baby Bags from Down Under
Australia's enviable moms have already discovered Isoki's stylish range of innovative, reversible, "nappy" bags. Thankfully, fashion conscious U.S. mothers can now get their hands on the hip diaper bags that have mommies down under going gaga. - July 12, 2009 - Isoki USA
New Prenatal Yoga Class Offered by BethYoga
New prenatal yoga class offered by Beth Kruger at Brooklyn Arts Exchange, Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street, in Park Slope Brooklyn, NY. - July 11, 2009 - BethYoga
Summer Family Events Feature Thumbuddy – Next is Eagan’s Market Fest Family Night
Thumbuddy to make an appearance at Eagan’s Market Fest Family Night with crafts and activities for kids. - July 09, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
A New Approach to an Old Game: Mongoose Press Introduces an Adventurous Way to Learn Chess
Think chess is meant for retired men, reliving their inner geekiness? Think again. Studies around the world have proved that chess not only improves children’s test scores, but it also encourages self-confidence, patience, imagination and many other key social abilities. But how do you teach... - July 06, 2009 - Mongoose Press
MyChildsDomain.com Makes It Easy to Reserve a Person's Given Name as a .com Address
MyChildsDomain.com gives parents and their friends and relatives an easy way to give a unique, thoughtful, practical, and lifelong gift to children of all ages. - July 06, 2009 - MyChildsDomain.com
Miracle Bebe Provides Products, Services, Resources & More for Families Touched by Prematurity
In 2009, a midwestern Mother launches an independent website devoted to families experiencing the hardships of prematurity. Many resources, products and free services are outlined at Miracle Bebe, including baby announcements, a NICU Journal, Scrapbooking Pages, a NICU Dictionary, and more. - July 05, 2009 - Miracle Bebe
Private Tutoring Service, WyzAnt, Launches Rewards Program for Tutors
Private tutoring service, WyzAnt, recently launched a new incentive program available to its more than 15,000 certified tutors. The program, called WyzAnt Rewards, gives tutors the opportunity to receive a variety of rewards by earning points. Tutors are rewarded with points every time they leave... - June 30, 2009 - WyzAnt
ebooKarma Offers Children's Book Series
ebooKarma has made available a growing series of children's books, authored by Yvonne Perry. These books will not only teach children about the loving side of life, they will provide the opportunity for open dialog between the child and parent. - June 30, 2009 - ebooKarma
Sharon Blacknall of Safetykitforchildren.com Named as New Registered Agent for Child Shield, USA in Nevada
Child Shield, USA Guarantees Their One-of-a-Kind Comprehensive Child Safety Program. They are the only missing child prevention program with over 19 years of statistics proving it works. - June 29, 2009 - safetykitforchildren.com
Aha Baby Announces the Top Baby Gear of 2009
As summer arrives and many expectant parents look to choose from the latest crop of 2009 strollers and car seats, Aha! Baby has reviewed the latest new products, reviews and sites to help make a great decision. - June 28, 2009 - Aha! Baby
New GLBT Children's Book “Oh The Things Mommies Do! What Could Be Better Than Having Two? Now Available on Amazon.com
The new GLBT children's book, “Oh The Things Mommies Do! What Could Be Better Than Having Two?” is now on sale. The playful and bouncy celebration of Lesbian Mothers is already receiving rave reviews among same-sex parents and local media- the book is sure to become an instant classic in the GLTB community. - June 26, 2009 - Oh The Things Mommies Do!
Daily Mind Builders™ Wins Best Vacation Children’s Product from Dr. Toy
Daily Mind Builders™: Language Arts among Best Vacation Children’s Products for 2009 - June 25, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Win a Free Patriotic Preemie Dress for July 4th
BabyLinq.com ~ Preemie Store announced that it only has a few days left in the “Win A Free Patriotic Preemie Dress for July 4th Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes ends on June 28, 2009 and is open to U.S. residents. This sweepstakes is for preemies under 5 pounds or 19 inch dolls, requires a photograph to enter, and a photograph of the winning recipient in her dress. - June 25, 2009 - BabyLinq.com ~ Preemie Store
They Are Funny, Interesting and Informative
That's why people buy books from Bridgeross Communications – The Dysfunctional Father's Guide, mysteries by psychiatrist David Laing Dawson and the highly praised Schizophrenia: Medicine's Mystery – Society's Shame by Marvin Ross. - June 24, 2009 - Bridgeross Communications
Mookimoo Sleepwear Solves Parenting Dilemma Around the World
Mookimoo Sleepwear, LLC, a family-owned company in the Pacific Northwest, recently celebrated its first year in business, having sold hundreds of "Mookis" to parents and caregivers worldwide. Co-owners Randy and Dana Reid initially launched the company after their 18-month old daughter... - June 24, 2009 - Mookimoo Sleepwear, LLC