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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
Summer’s in Full Bloom at The Old Schoolhouse®! Homeschooling Magazine Spreads Sun-Flowery Fun with a Summer Bouquet of 19 Free Gifts
Back by popular demand, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine announces its summer trademark magazine promotion featuring 19 exceptional free gifts with purchase of a magazine subscription. - June 24, 2009 - The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
A Unique and Dramatic New Memoir, Adopting Alesia: My Crusade for My Russian Daughter
When single 40-something Dee Thompson's choir went to Russia, she never thought she would meet a little girl who would become her daughter. An energetic 11 year old blonde waif captured her heart, and she returned home determined to find a way to become a mother. Despite a job layoff, an uncaring boyfriend, a lack of money, an unsympathetic agency, and a host of other problems. Dee persevered, and eventually brought home a Russian adolescent. This is the story of that tumultuous journey. - June 21, 2009 - Dee Thompson
2009 Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now for Autism Raises $625,000 and Counting for Autism Speaks
Autism speaks’ Westchester/Fairfield Walk Now for Autism at Manhattanville College draws more than 12,000 walkers and raises over $625,000 to help find answers about the nation’s fastest-growing developmental disorder. - June 20, 2009 - Autism Speaks - Westchester/Fairfield
Book Teaches Children Parental Appreciation Through Illustrated Story
Author Kristy Tolley introduces fully illustrated children's book, The Mommy Interviews, a story of a little girl named Lucy who decides she wants to interview moms for a new one only to realize that finding one better than hers won't be so easy. - June 19, 2009 - The Mommy Interviews
WIAAP Supports National Asking Saves Kids (“ASK”) Day Campaign Promotes Gun Safety to Physicians, Parents
June 21, 2009 (Father's Day) is national ASK Day -- Asking Saves Kids. This initiative educates physicians and families about the importance of determining whether there are guns in the homes where their children play. - June 18, 2009 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Mimi Rothschild Allows Parents to Contribute to Homeschooling Lessons
Suggestions from parents and educators will help enhance curriculum. - June 18, 2009 - Mimi Rothschild
Massage Therapist Announces New Website for “Touch-Play” Book Designed to Strengthen the Connection Between Parent and Child
Website is launched in conjunction with National Family Month and preceding the publication of a unique book with "touch-play' activities for healthy family and child development. The website and book are a resource for incorporating nurturing touch into busy family life in a fun and easy way. - June 18, 2009 - PT Book Publishing
Product Reviewers Recommend Thumbuddy Books and Music for Increasing Kid’s Self Esteem
The positive and affirming words in Thumbuddy children’s books and music have product reviewers recommending them to parents and preschool educators. - June 17, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Reading Fun DVD .com Releases the Patches The Cat And Friends Reading Fun DVD Today
Aimed at grades K - 5th the DVD is a collection of three features aimed at helping to stimulate children's learning through the use of color, sound effects, humor, and reading. While we continue to stimulate our children in this recession with video and computer games - for only $15.95 retail this product aims to "ground" them with seeing and reading about actual places and animals. The two books contain 56 pages of reading and photos plus a bonus 72-page Photo Gallery of animals and places. - June 15, 2009 - Reading Fun DVD .com
Kaia House Organics Launches Bio-Bebe Line
Kaia House Organics, the premiere online organic skincare retailer in North America, launches line of baby cleansers and moisturizers made with natural ingredients. - June 13, 2009 - Kaia House
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books® of Deer Park Welcomes Ruth Spiro, Award Winning Children’s Author of Lester Fizz, Bubble-Gum Artist
Deer Park,Il. Brilliant Sky Books is pleased as punch to welcome local author Ruth Spiro, author of Lester Fizz, Bubble-Gum Artist for a wild and crazy morning of bubble-gum blowing on Saturday June 27th, 2009 from 10-12:30 pm. Spiro will read the story which features Lester Fizz, who... - June 12, 2009 - Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Deer Park
Leah Koenig Achieves a Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science from LIOS at Bastyr University
Leah Koenig achieves a Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science from LIOS at Bastyr University. Ms. Koenig concentrated in Family Systems Counseling. The Leadership Institute of Seattle is the Northwest's premier center for innovative leadership education. Since 1969, LIOS has prepared men and... - June 10, 2009 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Leah Koenig, MA and Marlon Familton, MA of Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC Now Offer Love and Logic Parenting Classes
Leah Koenig, MA and Marlon Familton, MA of Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC now offer Love and Logic parenting classes in the Bellevue-Redmond-Kirkland areas. - June 09, 2009 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Lansing Community College, Going for World Record to Raise Money for Local Kids
Lansing Community College and Culinary Professor Chef Nick are attempting to break the world record for the largest slab of fudge. Proceeds from the sale of the fudge go to support kids in need. Please help support this great cause, order your fudge today at www.candyrecord.com. - June 08, 2009 - Lansing Community College record event
Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC Announces the Redesign of Their Web Site to Add Parent Coaching as Well as Love and Logic Classes
Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC announces a redesign of their web site to accommodate the addition of Parent Coaching and Love and Logic parent classes to their list of services. - June 08, 2009 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Tracesmart Affiliate Program Thrives During First Quarter
Leading online people search website confident of continued affiliate success - June 06, 2009 - Tracesmart Ltd
Aha Baby Announces the Most Popular Names of 2008
The Social Security Administration just released the most popular boys and girls names from 2008. Aha! Baby has found the best tools to slice and dice thousands of popular baby names - June 06, 2009 - Aha! Baby
“Be Creative at Your Library” with Ziggity Zoom
ZiggityZoom.com Participates in the National Summer Reading Program. - June 06, 2009 - Ziggity Zoom LLC
MyPacifier™ Canada Gift Ready Pacifiers
Announcing the launch of gift ready individual pacifiers, the Canada birthday club and summer daycare and daycamp safety with pacifiers. - June 05, 2009 - Personalized Pacifiers
The 2009 - Expthe.tv - Announces Top Prize Winners
The, a Nedgam Productions talent program, awards nine talented kids a share of over $50,000, and opens doors to the entertainment industry for many more. - June 04, 2009 - The
My Precious Kid Celebrates 8 Years
My Precious Kid, LLC (http://www.mypreciouskid.com), a retail provider of child safety products and baby gear, proudly announces its 8th year in business. Kay Green, owner of My Precious Kid, established the business in 2001 as a home-based business producing children’s ID cards when her... - June 04, 2009 - My Precious Kid
Apple iTunes App Store Now Carrying Fun Family Car Games iPhone App with 100 Games Families Can Play While On the Go, No Equipment Needed
Family Car Games is a fun, creative iPhone app from a family of 4 who've turned their love of playing games together while traveling into an iPhone/iPod Touch app with instructions for 100 games to play on the go (no equipment needed--except for the car radio games). - June 03, 2009 - Family Car Games
Bumkins Radiant New License
Baby product company announces new Pop art partnership. - June 03, 2009 - Bumkins Finer Baby Products
Maelee Baby Bags Make Travel Easy and Stylish for Modern Moms
Whether families are taking a summer vacation to the beach or staycation to the park, moms everywhere look for the summer must-have product to help them stay organized and prepared. Maelee Baby’s line of fashionable and functional bags is the modern mom’s new best friend. Traveling... - June 03, 2009 - Maelee Baby
EDSPA Members Address Reproductive Experts on Safe Practices
Recently, in response to the negative press generated by the Octomom and Surrogenesis debacles, the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association members (“EDSPA”) presented the organization's current status and future plans to a multi-disciplined group of internationally... - June 01, 2009 - EDSPA
Pete Carroll Changes the Way Kids Play & Learn Online; Launches New Web Site: CampPete.com to Teach Healthy Habits, Football Basics
USC Head Football Coach Pete Carroll is changing the way kids learn and play online with his new Web site, CampPete.com. Kids can create a player, explore a football fantasy land, play games, watch videos and move up the leaderboard all while learning healthy lessons from Coach Carroll. With the release of CampPete.com, Coach Carroll becomes the first Football Coach to create a virtual world for kids. - May 31, 2009 - Play Action, Inc
People Search Company Offer Father's Day Gift
Online people tracing specialists to reunite families on Father's Day. - May 28, 2009 - Tracesmart Ltd
As Recession Hits Men Hardest, Author Offers Top 5 Mistakes New Stay-at-Home Dads Are Likely to Make and How to Avoid Them
T.J. McKenna, author of the book “Caution: Men at House Work” offered his thoughts and advice with a Top 5 list of mistakes that newly at home dads are most likely to make and how their breadwinning wives can help to smooth the transition from office to apron. - May 28, 2009 - Grace Creek Press
ACT - theact.tv -- to Announce Winners of Essay Contest on May 31, 2009
ACT, a national acting program, is sharing the gift of education in the arts with youth by sponsoring an essay contest, with funds donated in the winners' names to national charities -- funds totaling $1,500. - May 26, 2009 - ACT
Low Country Nannies and Charleston Nanny (charlestonnanny.com) Offering Summer Nanny Special
Special Summer Discount from Low Country Nannies. www.charlestonnanny.com, the fastest growing agency in the industry is now offering to families 10% all placement fees for their services. - May 26, 2009 - Low Country Nannies, LLC
New Legal Resource for Virginia Dog Bite Victims
School-aged children across Virginia will soon be enjoying the freedom of summer vacation and more time spent outdoors. As parents look to keep their children safe, a new legal resource can educate them about a serious subject – dog bites. - May 21, 2009 - Jim Parrish
Introducing Charlotte TRACKS, a New Website for Charlotte Parents
Charlotte TRACKS is an acronym for Tools, Resources and Activities for Carolina Kids and links to 1,500-plus resources for Charlotte kids. - May 21, 2009 - e-lizabeth creations llc
1-800-DENTIST® Holds Toothbrushing Tricks Contest
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading free dentist referral service, will hold a “Toothbrushing Tricks” contest through the month of May. Parents across the U.S. are invited to share the strategies they use to make toothbrushing fun for their kids. Submissions should be... - May 20, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
Aha! Baby Helps Women Answer the Questions "Am I Pregnant?"
New subject allows women to quickly identify the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy. - May 20, 2009 - Aha! Baby
Girl Mogul Magazine: Girl Power for the Modern World
Arden Custom Publishing Group and Girl Mogul to Launch Girl Mogul Magazine in Fall 2009. - May 20, 2009 - Arden Custom Publishing Group
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books® to Incorporate AblePlay® Rating System to Assess Toys for Children with Special Needs
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books® is thrilled to announce that beginning May 20th, all merchandise that has been rated by Able Play.org will be cross referenced to the AblePlay RatingTM System providing information on its use for children with special needs. This move towards becoming a greater... - May 19, 2009 - Brilliant Sky Toys & Books, Deer Park
BabyPhone Deluxe Turns Your iPhone and Soon Also the T-Mobile G1 Into a Baby Monitor
End of June the new software BabyPhone Deluxe from Bluefields BVBA will be available also for the T-Mobile G1. BabyPhone Deluxe enables you to use your mobile as a baby monitor, that you have always with you. - May 17, 2009 - Bluefields BVBA
Celebrating Incredible Moms May 2009
A Roseville Meetup group collaborates with local photographers to donate photography services to special needs families. - May 16, 2009 - Evalimi Photography Solutions