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Gingerbread LittleVersity Announces Flexible Childcare Program
Gingerbread LittleVersity announced today its new GingerFlex childcare program. Developed to address the changing needs of the greater Triangle workforce, GingerFlex provides flexible childcare options for families facing reductions in work hours, four day work weeks, telecommuting and part time... - December 10, 2008 - Gingerbread LittleVersity
Is World Peace Possible? Noted Anthropologist’s New Book - 5 Steps to World Peace: Women’s Wisdom That Can Change the World - Offers a Scientifically Proven Plan
Anthropologist Reveals How to Achieve World Peace. - December 06, 2008 - Zoe Weston LLC
Proactive Education Benefits Community Westchester, NY Practice Helps Boost Awareness for Overall Health
While many dentists focus on treatment of various conditions, one local woman, Colleen Watson DDS PC of Buchanan Dentist, is taking her knowledge and expertise to the streets. Dr. Watson visits local nursery schools educating young children (and subsequently their parents) to the importance of good... - December 04, 2008 - BuchananDentist.com
The Peanut Shell® Launches Serendipity, a New Collection of Designer Baby Slings and Nursing Covers
Essential Parenting Gear for the New Mom. - December 03, 2008 - Goo-Ga Style, Inc DBA the Peanut Shell
A New Event for Moms
The secrets of real-life moms are now revealed. The hit stand-up comedy show, Mom's Night Out! is available for fundraisers and events. - November 30, 2008 - Mom's Night Out!
Keep the Magic of Santa Alive for the Child in Your Life While Helping Struggling Families This Christmas
Jefferson, GA based business, NorthPolePostOffice.org creates personalized letters from Santa Claus to children. Imagine the look on your child’s face when they receive a real letter from Santa. - November 27, 2008 - North Pole Post Office, LLC
Seasonal Pacifiers Now Available
Baby's 1st Christmas & Happy Hanukkah for the holiday season. - November 27, 2008 - Personalized Pacifiers
CuteBabyShoes.com Reveals Its New Designer Holiday Baby Shoe Gifts
Taking care of baby feet is a priority for parents, and the right shoes is an important choice in order to promote proper development. Cute Baby Shoes has announced that they now provide beautiful designer holiday baby shoes that are available online just in time for the holidays. - November 27, 2008 - CuteBabyShoes.com
Family Preservation "Hero of the Year 2008" Award
Family Preservation and Advocate Publications present the 2008 Hero of the Year Award to Jennifer and Todd Hemsley. - November 26, 2008 - Advocate Publications
Attention Parents and Holiday Shoppers; PTPA Media Announces Their Award Winning Products for the 2008 Holiday Season
PTPA Media is pleased to announce their award-winning products in time for the holiday shopping season. - November 25, 2008 - PTPA Media
Mom Owned Nookums™ Offers Substantial Savings to Fill the Stockings of Santa’s Tiniest Tots
Nookums™, a manufacturer of innovative baby products, announces its annual Black Friday Holiday Sale with savings of 25% off its entire stock of Paci-Plushies™. Ideal for infants from two months and up, Paci-Plushies™ are the only detachable pacifier holder of its kind that... - November 23, 2008 - Paci-Plushies
Nannies Sharpen Skills in Soft Job Market
Employees and job seekers alike are looking to increase their value in hopes of keeping the job they have or getting the jobs they want. A Friend of the Family Home Services, Inc., an in-home childcare and adult care referral service, offered an opportunity for all nannies and in home care... - November 21, 2008 - A Friend of the Family Home Services, Inc.
Stroller.com Offers Free Shipping in USA
A trusted name in quality strollers for babies and toddlers, stroller.com offers parents the advantage of home delivery of their orders. This free shipping is valid for all orders above $50. - November 20, 2008 - Stroller.com
Mommie911.com - Help for Moms: the Real Superheroes
Ziggity Zoom LLC has announced the launch of its new Mom site, www.Mommie911.com. This site is a destination site for moms, and as it’s tagline suggests “Help for Moms: The Real SuperHeroes” it offers relevant information that is easy to find and quick to read with resources for... - November 20, 2008 - Ziggity Zoom LLC
New Book Helps Parents Protect Their Children
Seattle Attorney Chris Davis’ New Book, ‘Little Kids, Big Accidents,’ Helps Parents Understand the Settlement & Legal Process Involving Injured Children - November 19, 2008 - Sprouts
ZuiGames.com Now Offers 84 Kids Games
ZuiGames, the online kids games portal, now offers 84 free kid-friendly Flash games on its site. - November 17, 2008 - KidZui
City Kidz World Magazine Sponsors Writing Contest
This press release promotes the "Imagine Your Future" Writing Contest sponsored by City Kidz World magazine. - November 17, 2008 - City Kidz World magazine
Santa's Good List Available Online for the First Time Ever
Santa Claus is finally publishing his good list online for the whole world to see. Children can now chat with an elf and find out if they have made the coveted list at www.SantasGoodList.org. - November 14, 2008 - SantasGoodList.org
Children Can Now Experience the Mood of Cool Music While Watching Digital Picture Books
Still Motion Media to Create MobiStories, Virtual Books for Kids, of two Baby Loves Jazz books and one Baby Loves Salsa book. - November 14, 2008 - Still Motion Media
RuffleButts Announces Special Edition Personalized Ruffled Diaper Cover for the Holidays
RuffleButts, Inc. (www.RuffleButts.com), a hip and trendy line of infant apparel and home of the RuffleButt Baby Bloomer, announced this week the availability of their new limited edition Holiday diaper cover. Priced at $25, this unique and personalized bloomer is a special edition of their well... - November 08, 2008 - RuffleButts, Inc
MixedBlessing®, Interfaith and Multicultural Cards Offer a Solution to the December Dilemma
MixedBlessing, is dedicated to offering interfaith and multicultural holiday cards that send an inclusive universal message. Each card design connects people by acknowledging both Christmas and Hanukkah and bringing people together of all faiths, backgrounds and culture to embrace the Oneness of our world. - November 03, 2008 - MixedBlessing, Inc.
Sure Practical Advice to Survive the First Year of Motherhood You Never Thought You’d Hear
Ann Tillage, the Entrepreneur, Inventor, and now Author will have her first book signing on Nov. 3rd. 2008 at Smarty Pants Village Children’s Boutique. The Book Launch of the highly anticipated publication of “Don’t Rock That Baby! The Other Advice: 46 Steps to Survive the First Year of Motherhood.” ($15.95) will have Q & A and door prizes. The Sharmooz Company kicked off the Patent Pending Baby Sharmooz exactly one year ago to the date of the book launch. - October 28, 2008 - The Sharmooz Company
This Halloween, Treat Your Family to Oral Health
The Children’s Dental Center of Greater Los Angeles Educates Southland Children About Oral Health & Safety. - October 28, 2008 - 1-800-DENTIST
ThumbPeople Children’s Books Gain Momentum at Literary Festival
ThumbPeople books and music featuring the children’s self-worth building character, “Thumbuddy” created a buzz at this month’s Twin Cities Book Festival sponsored by Rain Taxi. The day-long autumn gala gathers the diverse Twin Cities book community to celebrate literary... - October 27, 2008 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding Designs and Decorating Ideas Expands Product Line and Information Service
Unique Baby Gear Ideas, after two years in operation, has announced an expansion in article categories and products. - October 26, 2008 - Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding and Decorating Ideas
Keep the Kids Busy Till Halloween
fun-with-pictures.com have released a free halloween coloring activity book. You can download it from http://www.fun-with-pictures.com/halloween-coloring-book.html. The website offers this as a Printable Halloween Gift for Kids. This Activity book in PDF format has ten coloring book activity pages. Print out and have fun with these draw and color sheets, bookmarks, printable cards, masks and Halloween borders. Requires Acrobat Reader and is compatible with all operating systems. - October 26, 2008 - fun-with-pictures.com
Two South Florida Companies Team Up to Promote Pool Safety Awareness
In response to the recent infant drowning incidents in Broward county, two South Florida-based businesses are teaming up to help raise awareness throughout the tri-county area about swimming pool safety. With the highest accidental drowning death rate in the U.S. for children aged 1 to 4, Florida... - October 25, 2008 - ThePoolZone.com
Ami Moore Says Protect Pets and You Protect People
Ami Moore the Chicago Dog Whisperer, says that if you protect pets you protect people as well. "With my experience as a teacher and occupational therapy provider, I am well aware that animals can be abused when people are abused in a home." - October 24, 2008 - Ami Moore The Chicago Dog Coach
True Tracker Pro on Fox News Orlando
The video can be viewed at the link listed below. - October 23, 2008 - True Tracker Pro, LLC
Vote in Support of a Mother Who Helps Support Mothers: Mompreneur Runs for 2008 Startup Nation Home-Based Top 100
Cushie Pushie Company is looking for other mothers to help support them as they runs to be named one of the 2008 Startup Nation Home-Based Top 100 Businesses. - October 22, 2008 - Cushie Pushie Company
Travelling Mums Can Join the Smile High Club This Summer
Travelling with a breastfed baby can be difficult for breastfeeding mums especially when travelling on planes and in countries with conservative laws concerning women. Every mum can enjoy their holiday with a breastfeeding cover and some of these tips from KissKiss HugHug. - October 20, 2008 - KissKiss HugHug
Journey2Baby.com Announces Winners of "Favorite Boys Onesies" Contest
Journey2Baby.com recently held a contest for it's customer to nominate and vote on their favorite boys onesies. Here are the results of the voting. - October 20, 2008 - Journey2Baby.com
New Product Promises Safe and Comfortable Alternative for Baby Teething
A new product line available on Journey2Baby.com provides a safe and comfortable alternative for teething babies. - October 20, 2008 - Journey2Baby.com
PublishAmerica Presents The Magic Cottage by Hannah Greer
PublishAmerica Presents The Magic Cottage by Hannah Greer. Frederick, MD PublishAmerica is proud to present The Magic Cottage: Book One: The Velvet Bag Memoirs by Hannah Greer of Roswell, Georgia. Eight-year-old twins Asa and Prentiss Fallmark are spending the summer with their grandparents. Grammy and Papa set a goal for the month-long vacation: the twins are to investigate and stretch their imaginations without the use of television, electronic gadgets, or radio. - October 18, 2008 - Hannah Greer Enterprises
Into the Wake of a Major Stock Market Plummet, Quietly Walks a Children’s Book Aimed Directly at the Heart of Materialism
A bold new children's book leads the way to a new way of thinking. - October 17, 2008 - Small Shifts Books & Media Inc.
Melbourne Pest Control Company Recognized by National Magazine for Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Slug-A-Bug, Inc, a termite, pest and lawn care company located in Melbourne was recognized recently by Pest Management Professional Magazine, a national Industry publication, for it’s commitment to reducing the amount of pesticide risk in the environment. While most other pest control... - October 17, 2008 - Slug-A-Bug
The Frog and the Princess Launches New Pregnancy Resources Area of Their Baby Boutique
Established online baby boutique The Frog and the Princess is proud to announce the new Pregnancy Resources area of their website, exclusively for new and future moms. - October 16, 2008 - The Frog and the Princess
Portland Chiropractor, Dr. Jess Barr Desbrow, Naturally Treats ADD/ADHD with Brain Gym, CranioSacral Therapy and Spinal Alignment
Dr. Desbrow gives hope to struggling students and their families with an all-natural approach focused on balance of the spine, cranium and neural connections. Children enjoy her lively approach, parents appreciate her compassion, and she's just following her dream of providing healthy options for optimum brain and body function. - October 16, 2008 - Growing Care Chiropractic, Craniosacral and Massage
"Empower Our Children, Shape the World": La Leche League of New York-East Presents Area Conference and Healthcare Provider Seminar
More than 250 breastfeeding families, advocates, and healthcare providers will come together to participate in the 2008 La Leche League New York–East Healthcare Provider Seminar and Area Conference on October 24, 25, & 26, 2008 at the Holiday Inn, Suffern, NY. Special guests include Nancy Mohrbacher and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, each a prominent figure in breastfeeding research and lactation support practice. - October 16, 2008 - La Leche League of New York-East
Kidwinks Launches; Allows for Family-Friendly Reviews
Park Ridge, IL moms Nina Taluc and Jean Lemke today officially launched Kidwinks.com, Inc., which combines local search and user reviews geared towards kids. Kidwinks.com takes the guess work out of planning family outings by collecting and organizing facts and recommendations in one convenient... - October 16, 2008 - Kidwinks.com, Inc.
VIP & Customizable Pacifiers a Hit with Stars Now Available in Canada
An international company begins selling personalized baby pacifiers to Canadians. - October 15, 2008 - Personalized Pacifiers
Exergame Fitness Announces Strategic Partnership with XRtainment Zone to Provide Exergaming Wellness Programming
The growing epidemic of Childhood Obesity and Inactivity among kids, teens and adults has prompted the need for entertaining game based fitness solutions that engage users – called Exergames. Two USA companies that have pioneered the Exergaming industry have now joined forces to offer the... - October 14, 2008 - Exergame Fitness
Sarasota Chapter of Compassionate Friends 1st Annual “Loved Ones Remembered” Walk and Balloon Release to Honor Memories of Children
Everyone is invited by the Sarasota Compassionate Friends Chapter to participate in the first annual Walk and Balloon release, being held on Saturday, October 18th at the Twin Lakes Park located in Sarasota, FL. The walk and balloon release is to honor the memory of children who have died, regardless of age or cause of death. The walk begins at 9 a.m. and activities to follow will last until 1 p.m. In addition to the days activities there will be live entertainment. - October 14, 2008 - Nikki Oldaker
Cushie Pushie Company Helps in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Pink Ribbon Cushie Pushie(TM) Sales Benefit Race for a Cure and Susan G. Komen for the Cure Organization. - October 10, 2008 - Cushie Pushie Company
Mom of Two Children Who Have Autism Launches Blog to Help Other Families Coping with Autism
A mom of two children who have autism has launched a blog, Autism Assistance Resources and Information (http://autismassistance.blogspot.com), to help families coping with autism find information about grants, financial assistance programs, autism treatment funding strategies and other resources. - October 08, 2008 - Autism Assistance Resources and Information
Come and Experience the Best Drop-in Centers in Gilbert and Mesa Arizona
¡Hola’s!® drop-in program provides parents with top-rate, dependable childcare on a spur-of-the-moment basis. Whether you need to go to an appointment, get your hair done, watch a movie, go out for lunch, run some errands, or just need a back up to your regular childcare, ¡Hola!® is available to meet your childcare needs, offering first-rate fun for your little one. - October 06, 2008 - Hola The Language & Learning Center
Female Owned Law Firm Opens
Attorneys Tess White and Joan Champagne partnered to form White and Champagne a law firm dedicated to providing simple answers and efficient resolutions to legal problems. - October 03, 2008 - White and Champagne
Women Identity Purpose Organization to Host First 5k Walk & Fundraiser
Women Identity Purpose Organization (WIP), a 501c3 entity, will host their first annual “Step to Empower” 5K walk Fundraiser to support single mothers whose aim is to go to school, or start a business on Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. The event will take place at... - October 03, 2008 - Women Identity Purpose Organization
Bloom Maternity Adds Gift Registry Service Powered by eWish.com
Bloom Maternity offers great maternity clothes and accessories, the hottest baby gear on the market and fabulous gift items for baby, mom and dad and now offers an online baby and maternity gift registry service. Bloom Maternity was born on Labor Day 2004 when owners Allison Hayne and Catherine... - October 02, 2008 - eWish.com
6 Sure-Fire Ways for Children to Succeed in School
Six strategies for parents to help their child succeed in school. The list was compiled by TutorFi.com tutors who work with students, parents, and teachers and understand the key to academic success. - October 02, 2008 - TutorFi.com