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.
Industry Experts Say a SextCast is a Far More Dangerous Issue to Our Digital Generation Than Sexting Alone
If you are a kid, parent, teacher, reporter, or government agency still wrapped up with the phenomenon of "sexting", then much like the rapid development of digital technology, your digital knowledge and concerns are already outdated. - May 14, 2009 - Institute of Responsible Online and Cell-phone Communication
1 Woman, 3 Concussions, 5 Charities and 16 Songs
Singer-songwriter, Laurie Lee Lewis has released a CD called One To One. Music that will inspire the heart and benefit animals, children, veterans of war, clean global water and cancer research. A project that took on a mystic of its own. - May 13, 2009 - Under The Rainbow Creations
Fight Rising College Tuitions and Save Up to 25 Percent
Online Tutoring in Advanced Placement Classes Reduces Expenses for College Students - May 10, 2009 - TutorJam
Start Up Nation Announces My Plate-Mate Creators Among Their “Leading Moms in Business”
Start Up Nation Competition Recognizes America’s Top 200 Mom Owned Business and the Women Who Run Them. - May 10, 2009 - HATCH
Maintain Healthy Limits on Children’s Video Game Time with the GameDr® Video Game Timer
Digital Innovations, an industry leader for consumer electronics care and maintenance products, has announced the release of the GameDr® Video Game Timer, a revolutionary product that allows parents to easily monitor their children’s electronic video game access. - May 09, 2009 - Digital Innovations
Prenatal Dance Fitness DVD
Prenatal Dance Fitness is a transformational wellness program safe for pregnancy, combining breath work, visualization, yoga, labor prep, mindful movement, graceful dance, energy work, baby bonding and relaxation. The DVD is easy to follow for those who are beginners and supportive and refreshing for those who are fitness enthusiasts, moms-to-be will feel balanced, beautiful and graceful as their belly grows and prepare for labor when the big day arrives. - May 08, 2009 - Jennifer Jimenez
Best Present for Mom on Mother’s Day? Turning Your Computer Off, Expert Says
The best Mother’s Day present that a Mom could get from her loved ones is more time with them face-to-face, said family expert Neal Kimball of Orlando. Kimball is encouraging families to leave their computers turned off on Sunday May 10 and urging them instead to spend time together as a family in honor of Mother’s Day. - May 08, 2009 - Familying.com
Expthe.tv Participant Auditions for Steven Speilberg
The organizers of Expthe.tv -- a Nedgam Production -- just announced an audition with Steven Speilberg for one of their 2008 talent search winners. - May 07, 2009 - The
Preemie Home After 9 Months in the Hospital, Learning Sign Language to Communicate
After her son spent 9 months in the hospital, mom teaches other parents to communicate with their infants and toddlers through sign language - May 07, 2009 - Baby Signs Program with Janet Callahan, Independent Certified Instructor
Babies in Bloom Announces Mama's Day Tea Party Event
Babies in Bloom will host a Mama’s Day Tea Party on May 8, 2009 at their Vista store from 10 am to 2 pm. The event is a chance for attendees to learn about safe, toxin-free products for mamas and babies, enjoy tea-infused mocktails and spend a couple of hours nurturing themselves, says Rochelle McLean of Babies in Bloom. - May 06, 2009 - Babies in Bloom
Princess Birthday Parties at Pauper Prices
Moms in the business of helping Moms cut the stress and cost of hosting the Perfect Princess Party. - May 05, 2009 - Princess Enchanted Parties, LLC
Hand Sanitizer Manufacturer Well Stocked for Swine Flu Alcohol-Free Formula for H1N1 in Abundant Supply
Soapopular, the manufacturer of a non-alcohol based hand sanitizer product that’s proven to be effective against numerous viruses, including H1N1, is well-equipped to respond the current crisis and has experienced no shortage of inventory meeting the needs of government agencies, schools, health care facilities, major retailers and end consumers. - May 04, 2009 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
The Most Recession-Proof Job for 2009
Comparing the current recession to earlier ones in history, including 1981-1982, 1990-1991, and 2001, only some employment sectors experienced no job loss. In studying this list, Kim MacGregor, a Perception Expert and co-author of the award winning women's gift book, Be...a Woman: expressions of life, reveals the one job that shares much of the same responsibilities as all the others combined. Motherhood. 5 Recession Proof Industries compared to Mom's job Responsibilities. - May 04, 2009 - Kim MacGregor
Low Country Nannies Services Go Statewide - www.southcarolinanannies.com
Low Country Nannies now delivers statewide services, for families seeking trusted and experienced agency in South Carolina. - May 03, 2009 - Low Country Nannies, LLC
New Option for Parties on a Budget - Polka Dotz!
Looking to create the perfect quality party for your child with a limited budget. Look no further - Polka Dotz! offers complete birthday party packages for an economical price. They also offer specialty monogrammed clothing and gifts. - May 02, 2009 - Polka Dotz!
President of Intuitive Concepts to Speak at Baby the Planet Expo
The President & CEO of Intuitive Concepts, Inc. is scheduled to speak at the Baby the Planet Expo, central Ohio's premier green event. - May 01, 2009 - Intuitive Concepts, Inc.
Autism Speaks' Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Attracts 17,000 and Raises $1.1 Mllion for Research and Services
Increasing Awareness and Raising Funds to Support Autism Research, Advocacy and Family Services. - May 01, 2009 - Autism Speaks, Los Angeles
A Mother's Boutique & Annee Matthew Expand Relationship
Tightening the belt may be a trend for many businesses today, but for A Mother’s Boutique owner, Judy Masucci, success has come in the exact opposite shape. Expanding middles are more her style—especially when that means outfitting expectant mothers. Launched online two years ago, A... - April 30, 2009 - A Mother's Boutique
AVID Soccer and the City of Palmdale Announce a Youth Academy Day Camp
AVID Soccer will host two camp sessions from June 22nd through June 26th. During this five day camp students will learn valuable soccer skills. The camp will include fundamental field skills, goal keeping, positional play, games, and awards. - April 29, 2009 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
Sacred Heart Speaker Receives Award from US Attorney General
Peter La Monica, founder of BeNetSafe.Org, received an award Tuesday from the US Attorney General in Rhode Island for “remarkable work in the field of computer forensics”. Mr. La Monica will be speaking about Internet Safety for Children at 6:30 tonight at the Sacred Heart School Gym. - April 29, 2009 - BeNetSafe.Org
Brightbabytees.com Set for April Launch
Industry’s Premier Combination of Green Technology and IVS Underway - April 26, 2009 - Bright Baby Tees
Paintik.com Online Children's Drawing Albums for Mother's Day
What could be more delightful for a mother than getting an album of her child's paintings? Paintik.com, the world's first online children's paintings site, is Mother's Day 2009 premier gift. - April 25, 2009 - Paintik
What's New in Kids' Footwear? - My Kids Feet
What's new in the kids' shoe business? My Kids Feet is the new children's footwear retailer that is promising to take specialty footwear retailing to the next level. - April 24, 2009 - Stride Rite of Toledo
Monster Trucks Introduce Christian Values in New Children's Book
Faithful Crushers Series: Loving Others by Kasey M. Carter introduces Christian values into the wonderful sport of monster truck racing. What better way to reach this huge fan base about God than to use monster trucks to tell of God’s love and teach important lessons by using God’s Word as a reference. - April 24, 2009 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises
Mom Inventors Team Up for a National Mother’s Day Giveaway
HATCH Co-Founders and 19 Other Women Entrepreneurs Host Contest to Give Back to Mothers, the Key Supporters of their Businesses. - April 24, 2009 - HATCH
On Mother's Day, Give Mom a Gift She Will Appreciate for Days and Months to Come
Mom can enjoy the newfound peace and harmony with GNS’s new automated Shower Timer. No longer will Mom need to be on shower patrol. Gone is the extended showering and replaced with orderly shower times and big savings in water and heating bills. Its unique design gives the bathers the best of both worlds, a full-flow of water followed by a restricted-flow. The Shower Manager offers a sensible solution to an age-old problem. - April 23, 2009 - Global Network Solutions, LLC
Palmetto Childproofing Participates in Summer Safety Day
With summer just around the corner, kids will be out of school, outdoor activities will increase, and the number of injuries, mishaps, and emergency room visits will increase as well. - April 22, 2009 - Palmetto Childproofing
New Organic Baby Ecommerce Boutique. Little Green Duckling. Powered by Amazon.
Chicago based Little Green Duckling has recently opened an online organic baby boutique powered by Amazon. With the increased frequency of baby product recalls for lead and other contaminants, it’s obvious that parents need to take additional precautions in protecting their babies. Until the... - April 21, 2009 - Little Green Duckling
Tidewater Kids Guide
US Family Guide Announces Local Website Launch. US Family Guide is pleased to announce the launch of their latest family activity website- TidewaterKidsGuide.com. US Family Guide is America’s Family Network, with corporate offices based in Lakewood, CO. This network provides a feature... - April 20, 2009 - Tidewater Kids Guide
JoggerStrollersOnline.com Announces New Website Dedicated to Single and Double Jogger Strollers.
JoggerStrollersOnline.com has recently announced the launch of its new website dedicated to the sale of single and double jogger strollers. These baby jogger strollers come in a variety of sizes and features and accessories are available too. - April 19, 2009 - JoggerStrollersOnline.com
StairGateStore.com Announces Grand Opening of Website Dedicated to the Sale of Quality Stair Gates
StairGateStore.com has announced the introduction of its website which is dedicated to the sale of quality stair gates for the safety of children and pets. All gates are JPMA certified and manufactured from quality wood, steel, or aluminum. - April 19, 2009 - StairGateStore.com
Olive You Nanny Opens Satellite Division in Charlotte
Olive You Nanny (www.oliveyounanny.com) a placement agency for an array of childcare services, announced this month that they are adding one more city to their ever growing company. Effective April 2009, Olive You Nanny is offering full services in Charlotte, North Carolina, including personalized... - April 19, 2009 - Olive You Nanny Charlotte
Plum Precious Gals for a Boutique Look at a Fraction of the Price
Plum Precious Gals makes beautifully embroidered shirts and dresses for little girls. They also sell handmade hair bows, hair bow holders, and other accessories for your angel who can have a boutique look at a fraction of the price. Plum Precious Gals donates a portion of our sales to support adoption in the US and around the world. You can visit them at http://www.plumpreciousgals.com to support adoption while you shop. - April 19, 2009 - Plum Precious Gals
RGC Design Introduces "The Complete Guide to Playground Development," a Comprehensive Guide to Building a Fun, Safe Playground
In his new book, The Complete Guide to Playground Development, author Robert Collins of RGC Design takes readers through the process of building a playground. From design through construction, and every step in between, this book will guide you to your dream playground. Written in a clear and... - April 18, 2009 - RGC Design
Pastels, Eggs and Bunnies, Oh My! Easter Isn’t Over Just Yet
TheCuteKid.com Launches Easter and Springtime Photo Contest - April 18, 2009 - TheCuteKid.com
Planet Lovers Unite... April 22 is Earth Day
Sylvan Dell Publishing offers ways to celebrate Earth Day with your family. - April 18, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
The Critical Thinking Co.™ Announces the Latest Additions to the Mathematical Reasoning™ Family of Products
Three new books join the award winning Mathematical Reasoning™ product line. The Critical Thinking Co. announces the release of the newest additions to the top selling Mathematical Reasoning™ series: Mathematical Reasoning™ Beginning 1 (age 3), Mathematical Reasoning™ Beginning 2 (age 4), and Mathematical Reasoning™ Level D (Grade 3). - April 17, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
PenPal Notes: Educational Lunch Notes Put a New Spin on the Traditional Lunch Note
It's now even easier for parents and children to stay connected throughout the day. Explore all the possibilities that sharing good thoughts can lead to with PenPal Notes: Educational Lunch Notes. - April 17, 2009 - PenPal Notes: Educational Lunch Notes
One Million UK Children and Counting
It's time the problems of children with alcoholic parents were addressed say Linwood Group with results of recent study showing that there are almost one million children living with an alcohol-dependent parent in the UK today. - April 16, 2009 - Linwood Group
1-800-DENTIST® Launches Website Upgrades
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading free dentist referral service, launched a newly redesigned website in response to the growing number of visitors to 1800dentist.com. The new design also aims to strengthen 1-800-DENTIST’s position as the leading dental resource for U.S. consumers. - April 15, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
Documentary Follows Minnesota Family’s Journey with Autism
“Surprised by Autism” to air on cable channels throughout the US as well as on YouTube. - April 14, 2009 - Government Television Network
Brazilian Male Caregiver Named International Au Pair of the Year
Local Au Pair Agency Wins International Honor for Second Year. - April 12, 2009 - Cultural Care Au Pair
Liles Parker PLLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Announce the Appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as Partner of the Firm
Liles Parker is pleased to announce the appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as a Partner of the firm. Mr. Redmond’s practice will focus on family law and domestic relations matters. Additionally, Mr. Redmond will continue to represent clients in commercial litigation and complex civil... - April 11, 2009 - Liles Parker, PLLC
Oral Storytelling Moves Into the 21st Century on The Art of Storytelling Show, Now Entering Its Third Year of Podcasting
The Art of Storytelling Show successfully fuels the rebirth of the storytelling community in a new technological format. The podcast has created a format where anyone can learn the ancient art of storytelling. - April 10, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Win UPF 50+ School Sun Hats for Your Child's Class from Coolibar
Coolibar to equip five classrooms with Sun Protective Hats to promote SunAWARE practices in schools. - April 10, 2009 - Coolibar, Inc.
Prevent Child Abuse: 5 Safety Tips
For National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April), author Julie Scandora offers parents five tips to help their child remain safe when they're not around. Her new prize-winning children's book, "Rules Are Rules," supports the safety tips. - April 10, 2009 - Julie Scandora
Children of All Nations Reaches Beyond Borders to Make a Worldwide Difference
New Adoption and Outreach Agency Works to Raise Awareness and Offer Aid to Children in Need. - April 09, 2009 - Children of All Nations
Putting Pencils in the Hands of Future Leaders: Oakland Community College Partners with Operation: Kid Equip to Change Children's Lives
Call it a lesson in social responsibility, the “pay it forward” concept, or just smart educating. Whatever you call it, Oakland Community College has partnered with Michigan-based Operation: Kid Equip on a college-wide school supply drive called “You can Be the Change in a... - April 06, 2009 - Operation: Kid Equip
This Mother’s Day, Moms Want Timesaving Organization – Mom-Invented, Cargot Roll & Go Organizers Deliver
Mother’s Day is approaching. Frankhaus, LLC suggests, “let’s not just give Mom breakfast in bed, let’s give her time-saving solutions.” Cargot Roll & Go organizers keep the baby essentials moms need close at hand. - April 06, 2009 - Frankhaus, LLC.