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Building Thinking Skills ® Beginning Wins Teacher's Choice Award from Learning ® Magazine
The Critical Thinking Co™ continues its award-winning tradition with a 2009 Learning® Magazine Teacher’s Choice Award. - February 06, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
Weak Economy Leads to Strong Demand for Au Pairs
For 20 years, Cultural Care Au Pair’s childcare and cultural exchange program has offered families flexible, live-in childcare with a unique international perspective. Your au pair lives with you as a member of your family and your children benefit from a one-to-one committed and caring companion. All for $320.00 a week. Cultural Care Au Pair is one of the largest and most experienced au pair organizations in the world, having successfully placed more than 65,000 au pairs in the USA. - February 06, 2009 - Cultural Care Au Pair
4little1s.com Now Stocks the Vanilla Nursery Furniture
4little1s.com stocks the Vanilla nursery furniture range and sales are booming says sales Director, Christianne James. - February 05, 2009 - 4little1s.com
New Pregnancy Blog Confesses, "His Boys Can Swim" and Nearly Puts Pregnant Women Into Labor from Laughter
The couple is using their unique pregnancy blog, HisBoysCanSwim.com to share their views on the realities of pregnancy with other parents and parents-to-be in often humorous ways. - February 04, 2009 - HisBoysCanSwim.com
Harry K. Wong, Alfie Kohn, Teaching Tips in Latest Teachers.Net Gazette
February 2009 issue is biggest yet - Features Abraham Lincoln, Black History, and Dr. Seuss Read Across America lesson plans, classroom management help, opinion, recipes, and classroom humor. - February 04, 2009 - Teachers.Net
WeJustGotBack.com Celebrates Its 3rd Birthday with a Club Med Family Vacation Giveaway
The family travel web site WeJustGotBack.com is celebrating its 3rd birthday by giving away a 7-night Club Med vacation to one lucky family. Since its launch in February 2006, WeJustGotBack.com has become a go-to family travel resource, thanks to its unique blend of “real parent” hotel... - February 04, 2009 - WeJustGotBack.com
MyChildCareGuide.com Announces a Site for Parents to Search and Rate Child Care Providers
A unique forum for parents who are searching for or currently using licensed child care or daycare. MyChildCareGuide.com offers guides to finding a quality provider, links to government sites to research the violation and inspection history of a provider as well as a 5 point scorecard rating system. - February 01, 2009 - MyChildCareGuide.com
4little1s.com Now Stocks the Humphrey's Corner Nursery Furniture Range
4little1s.com the hugely successful online baby gifts and nursery furniture retailer is now stocking the Izziwotnot’s Humphrey’s corner nursery furniture range. Sales Director, Christianne James commented today ... - February 01, 2009 - 4little1s.com
The Top 25 Things Black Folks Do That We Need to Stop!!! A Breakdown and Analysis of 25 Self-Perpetuated Issues That Adversely Affect the African-American Community
Publication Date: July 1, 2009 (First Edition) Trade Paperback; $18.00; 248 pages; ISBN-13: 978-0-9792953-2-4, ISBN-10: 0-9792953-2-7; LCCN: 008911817. To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at www.fullsurfacepublishing.com (organizations only please). To purchase copies of this book for personal use or resale, contact Ingram Book Company, Barnes and Noble, or Amazon.com. - January 31, 2009 - Full Surface Publishing
SA's First Blook Hits International Bookshelves This February
So Close: Infertile and Addicted to Hope, Tertia Albertyn's Blooker-nominated journal about her battle with infertility will soon be available to international readers on Amazon, Powell's Books, and practically every e-retailer on the planet. - January 31, 2009 - Electric Book Works
Spend a Day in the Salt Marsh…February 2 is World Wetlands Day
While February 14 is all about spreading the love, why not celebrate a little earlier by honoring some of the world’s most dynamic habitats? February 2 is World Wetlands Day – and it’s celebrated in over 95 countries. Wetlands are found on just about every continent on Earth. - January 31, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
Confidential Dna and Paternity Testing Now Available Locally from Guardian Testing Services
Legal Paternity Testing Service Available for Only $400. - January 31, 2009 - Guardian Testing Services
Green Eyed Monster Lands in US Market
New organic clothing line for baby and kids makes US debut at online boutique, tinyartichoke.com. - January 30, 2009 - tiny artichoke
Bestforbabies.com Offers Parent-Tested Products, Boutique Services Online
Bestforbabies.com Lives Up to Name, Proves They Care for Children and Communities - January 29, 2009 - Best for Babies
Peanut Shell Launches Line of Designer Baby Swaddle Blankets
New Peanut Shell Swaddle Blanket Gives Parents a Good Night’s Sleep. - January 28, 2009 - Goo-Ga Style, Inc DBA the Peanut Shell
Influential Blog Hits a Milestone
Influential Blog Hits a Milestone with giveaways for you. - January 28, 2009 - INeverGrewUp.net
AuPairCare – the Leader in Live-in Au Pair Childcare, Partners with Build-a-Bear Workshop® to Help Local Charities
AuPairCare, a leading au pair placement agency located online at www.aupaircare.com, is teaming up with Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide to hold their Share-A-Bear campaign which invites au pairs to give back to their local communities by making a bear and donating it to a local children’s charity. - January 26, 2009 - AuPairCare of Albany
MN Momprenuer Receives Notice of Allowance from USPTO
Patent Approved for Innovative Bib. - January 25, 2009 - Messy Face Designs, Inc.
Local Business Awards Cute Kid $25,000
The CuteKid.com™ Names Florida Pre-Schooler “The CuteKid of the Year” for 2008. - January 25, 2009 - TheCuteKid.com
High School and College Students Finding the "Formula for Success" in a New DVD
High School and College students looking for the answers to success, now have found the "game plan" in this new DVD. - January 21, 2009 - success4teens.com
UK Nannyshares Triple in 6 Months
UK Nannyshares Triple in 6 Months - Growth in nanny shares fastest in Midlands and Essex . - January 18, 2009 - Nanny Share
Frustrated Parents Will Get Relief
FInventWorld Corp. announces WebScope video service that enables daycare providers to privately broadcast live video to parents. Sending children to a daycare for the first time is frustrating. Separation anxiety overwhelms children, parents, and some moms even decide not to return to work. It is... - January 17, 2009 - InventWorld Corporation
LegalView Informs Parents of Crib Recall Following Several Infant Deaths Caused by Asphyxiation from Improper Crib Mechanisms
LegalView recently reported a Delta Enterprise crib recall following the deaths of several children because of faulty crib mechanisms causing asphyxiation among infants. The drop side of several of the cribs has been the alleged cause of the recent recall. - January 14, 2009 - LegalView
Online Baby Boutique, Two Blue Peas, Moves to Historic East Nashville
Unique baby boutique, twobluepeas.com, makes a new home in eclectic, family-focused Lockeland Springs in Nashville, TN - January 14, 2009 - Two Blue Peas
Concert with Lynn Lewis & Friends at Playtime Village, Monroe, CT
Playtime Village is Proud To Present a Concert with Lynn Lewis & Friends Monday, January 19th at 10:30am. Interactive music and movement for children ages 6 months - 8 years and their families. Featuring live music, surprise characters, singing, dancing and lots of fun. Lynn Lewis and her... - January 13, 2009 - Playtime Village. LLC
Recognized Childcare Entrepreneur, Taniesha Burke, Releases Her First Book, “Raising The Next Barack Obama” A Guide to Develop Core Principles for Success in Your Child
Thinking of sharpening your parenting skills in 2009? This new book is a guide for parents to use in their parenting journey to assist them with developing core principles for success in their children which will ensure that they live a more fulfilling and joyous life. The tips provided in this book are long lasting and profound impact of the entire family. - January 12, 2009 - Preston Childcare Services
Estate Planning for Special Needs Families is Topic of Webinar
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome is hosting a free presentation on January 28th. - January 11, 2009 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Yoga for Baby DVD Released at Target® Stores Nationwide Includes Itsy Bitsy Yoga® Poses and Moves to Boost Your Baby’s Development
Just Say Om… From the publishers of Parents magazine, this new DVD helps parents discover news ways to bond, relax, and play with their babies. Yoga for baby, featuring Helen Garabedian and her Itsy Bitsy Yoga® program, is a unique blend of yoga poses and infant development moves... - January 11, 2009 - Itsy Bitsy Yoga International
TheAct.tv Students Tackle Hollywood’s Pilot Season 2009
It's Pilot Season in Hollywood, an annual event of enormous impact for young actors wanting to secure a role on a new pilot created for a television network. TheAct.tv students are prepared and ready to audition, no matter what the outcome of the current SAG negotiations. - January 10, 2009 - ACT
National News Outlet, Family Net, Features Model Expert
Judy Goss Uncovering Industry Secrets. - January 10, 2009 - TheCuteKid.com
Farm Bureau Insurance Honors ODAC Scholar Athletes
Each year, Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes student-athletes from each of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) 22 male and female sports. The awards recognize student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau... - January 09, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
The Retro Baby - Online Shopping is More Popular Than Ever
Looking for an online retailer that offers great discounts on great brands. - January 08, 2009 - The Retro Baby Inc
School of Rock Students Have Become Familiar Faces on South Florida’s Music Scene
Students at the Paul Green School of Rock Music – Coral Springs have become familiar faces on south Florida’s music scene and fans are in for yet another treat by this group of talented young musicians when they serve up a big helping of Southern rock at two All Ages shows on Friday, January 30 and Sunday, February 8. - January 07, 2009 - The Paul Green School of Rock Music
New Children's Picture Book: Five Baby Swans Cross the Bundoran Road
In Stunning Photos, this picture book tells the story of how a swan mother and father overcame obstacles to get their five newly hatched babies across the busy Bundoran Road to the salt marsh on the other side. - January 06, 2009 - Jane Gilgun Books
Artificial Insemination at Home as an IVF Treatment Option is More Popular Than Ever Before
Couples are now turning to self insemination more than ever before because it is a much cheaper and easier option than IVF treatment. Home insemination or self insemination can help with many unexplained infertility issues, and couples are now realising how easy it is to perform AI at home using their partner or a sperm donor. - January 06, 2009 - Insemination Help
Psychic Medium in Search of Paranormal Kids
Psychic medium Beckah Boyd is on the lookout for children with psychic abilities as case studies for her new book Raising Your Gifted Child a handbook for parents who are dealing with psychic children. She is offering one on one help for free. - January 06, 2009 - Beckah Boyd Psychic Consultations
A+ Children’s Academy Hosts Seminar
A+ Children’s Academy is proud to be hosting a seminar on early childhood development presented by owner Michelle Didesch January 24th at their new facility at 6431 North Big Hollow Road in Peoria. The seminar is sponsored by the Heart of Illinois Association for the Education of Young... - January 05, 2009 - A+ Children's Academy
ThumbPeople Announces Thumbuddy Buddy Award
ThumbPeople, Inc. has established the Thumbuddy Buddy Award to be awarded twice a year to encourage and recognize individuals who are truly being “Thumbuddy” in life – that is they are making a positive imprint in the lives of others. ThumbPeople spokesperson, Cathy Kirschner,... - January 04, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Win "MyPacifier(tm) Personalized Pacifiers for a Year" Contest
New promotion for 2009. Happy New Year from MyPacifier.ca. - January 03, 2009 - Personalized Pacifiers
Personal Best Educational Services, LLC Keeps Up with Demand for Tutoring
In response to the need for tutoring within the K-12 community in Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Personal Best Educational Services, LLC (Monroe, WA) has added new staff and expanded the available tutoring appointments. "Our client base has grown tremendously since we opened our doors... - January 02, 2009 - Personal Best Educational Services, LLC
Journey2Baby.com Announces the Addition of Organic Baby Products to Their Offering of Unique Baby Gifts
Journey2Baby.com announces the addition of Ja*Lu Organic products for babies. - December 28, 2008 - Journey2Baby.com
Cute Baby Shoes Reveals Its New Infant Baby Shoes and Infant Crib Shoe
Taking care of infant baby feet is a priority for parents, and the right crib shoe is an important choice in order to promote proper development. Cute Baby Shoes has announced that they now provide beautiful designer infant baby shoes and infant crib shoes that are available online. - December 27, 2008 - CuteBabyShoes.com
'Daddy Baby Boom' - CNN Reports That Men Are Taking the Lead Among Surrogacy Parents
CNN's American Morning featured today Circle Surrogacy dads in a story about single men who turn to surrogates for children. CNN reports on the growing number of single men, straight and gay, who choose surrogacy in their baby quest. The reports states that surrogacy in general quadrupled over the last decade, and that men are leading the trend. - December 24, 2008 - Circle Surrogacy
Dr. Rosenfeld Has Posted a New Article at His Website: the "Controversy" of ADHD
Many mistruths are perpetrated about the diagnosis of ADHD, particularly on the internet. The article written explores some of these "controversial" issues. Issues touched upon include ADHD testing, diagnosis, and treatment. - December 20, 2008 - Dr. Michael Rosenfeld
Author Has Chance Meeting with Young Illustrator and Completes a Children's Illustrated Picture Book in Under 30 Days
First time author writes a book, meets an illustrator and publishes a children's horse book fast. - December 16, 2008 - Falken Media Group
Brand New Kissy Kissy Lines Now Available at AtterdagKids.com
AtterdagKids.com (http://www. AtterdagKids.com), an online retailer of high quality designer baby clothes and accessories, today announced that it has recently added the latest fashions from leading children’s clothing designer Kissy Kissy. Kissy Kissy’s newest lines, Summer Safari,... - December 15, 2008 - Atterdag Kids
Safety Doesn’t Take a Vacation: Protective Parents Put Baby’s Safety First When Traveling
Protective papas and yummy mummies have high expectations when they travel. They insist on the safest, best quality baby equipment rentals. One Tiny Suitcase in Calgary has added the BRITAX Marathon and PEG PEREGO SIP infant car seats to meet this demand just in time for the holiday travel season. - December 14, 2008 - One Tiny Suitcase Baby Equipment Rentals
ExpressPlay - New Easy Open Toy Service Announced by Paradise Robotics
Paradise Robotics has launched a new service to improve holiday gift opening and make parents' holiday experience easier and better. ExpressPlay is a new service Paradise Robotics offers on all of its robotic toys. For a nominal additional cost, the robot toy's box is opened, the annoying tape,... - December 12, 2008 - Paradise Robotics
Give the Holiday Gift of Self-Esteem to Your Loved Ones: ODT's Self-Esteem Passports Are the Ideal Stocking Stuffer
With the look and feel of a real passport, this booklet from ODTmaps.com is an engaging and upbeat resource for improving self-esteem - the "passport" to a happier, healthier life. Sections focus on the recognition of personal strengths, triumphs, and achievements -- the essential self-esteem catalysts. A great tool for individuals and groups, it also makes a fantastic holiday gift. - December 11, 2008 - ODT, Inc.
How to Build Self Worth
ThumbPeople, Inc. continues to move forward with its four-tiered approach to encourage the development of self worth within children. ThumbPeople founder, Mark Arens, believes that a foundation of self worth will support efforts to combat bullying, peer-pressure, poor self-image, violence and other... - December 11, 2008 - ThumbPeople, Inc.