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.
Varsity Baby Launches Flush & Cheer Potty Chair as Entry Into Potty Training Market
Newest design in toddler potty chairs will be available this fall in time for retailers to include them with their holiday season merchandise. Distributors of baby products and sports-themed items will now have a completely unique potty training product to offer their retailers. - August 05, 2008 - Varsity Baby, Inc.
Personal Best Educational Services Set to Expand Tutoring Services
Personal Best Educational Services is very proud to announce its plans to expand tutoring services due to increasing demand. "Recent news and discussions about WASL scores and the community's increased sense of the importance of education and achievement is causing increased interst in... - July 27, 2008 - Personal Best Educational Services, LLC
For Parents in Academia, the Right Life Coach can Make the Difference Between “Tenured” and “Terminated”
Parents in academia make great strides toward succeeding as professors, parents, and partners when they work with the right academic and life coach. Dr. Mary Coussons-Read, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Founding Principal of Powerful Mind Coaching, discusses her work with parents in academia and her clients’ results. - July 26, 2008 - Powerful Mind Consulting and Coaching, LLC
Children's International Obesity Foundation Appoints Goldberg, Kovitz to Board
Robert Hinnen, Chief Operating Officer of Children’s International Obesity Foundation (CIOF) announced this morning that Jay D. Goldberg and Adam J. Kovitz had been appointed to CIOF's Board of Advisors. - July 25, 2008 - Children's International Obesity Foundation
Baby Banz Announces New Banz for Special Vision Needs
Baby Banz announces its new clear lens version of its popular Baby and Kidz Banz wrap-around infant and child sunglasses for special vision needs. Their new clear lenses offer the same quality UV protection and wear as their original tinted frames, but cater to a diverse set of special vision needs. - July 25, 2008 - Baby Banz, Inc.
Strabismus Surgery – A Family’s Journey with Strabismus
What began as a written documentary of a young family’s journey in learning about and overcoming the obstacles of an eye muscle condition in their first born child is now being read by many across the country as a story of inspiration, hope, and faith. - July 25, 2008 - Our Journey with Strabismus
6 Year Old Son's Parents Proactively Raise Money for Diabetes Research and Care by Forming AdamsCure.Org, a Non-Profit and Providing Concerts and Various Entertainment
AdamsCure.Org is about providing a service in the form of quality entertainment to raise money for diabetes research and care. Concerts will run about a month apart. In addition to musical entertainment, they plan to have comedy acts, talent shows, bull roasts, crab feasts, golf tournaments, etc. Ticket prices are extremely fair and available by calling 877-725-8849 or by visiting their web site at www.adamscure.org. - July 23, 2008 - AdamsCure.Org
Taking Some of the Stress Out of Parenting: Minimus.biz Launches Its New Line of Family Care Kits
Perfect for new and expectant parents, babies, toddlers, and grandparents. - July 20, 2008 - Minimus.biz
New, College Student Care Package of the Month Club from Minimus.biz
Start Your College Bound Kid Off Right: Join the New College Student Care Package of the Month Club - July 20, 2008 - Minimus.biz
The Bumpil Company Goes Belly with Product Line
The company known for the award winning versatile Bumpil On the Way pillow expands product line with BellyT shirts. - July 18, 2008 - Bumpil Company
Mamanista.com announces 2008 Tips for Traveling with Babies and Children
Mom-owned company helps parents travel in safety and style with their children. - July 14, 2008 - Mamanista.com
Announcing the First Annual Celebrity Co-Parent Award During National Child-Centered Divorce Month
Not all celebrities create divorce disasters. The first ever Celebrity Co-Parent Awards were created to recognize celebrity co-parents -- like Demi Moore and Bruce Willis -- who are positive role models for parents facing the challenges of divorce. - July 12, 2008 - Child-Centered Divorce
NHL Wife Invents Best Selling Pacifier Accessory to Eliminate the Problem of Lost Pacifiers
Paci-Plushies™, Available at PaciPlushies.com, are Big Hit Among NHL Hockey Wives and Moms Everywhere. - July 11, 2008 - Paci-Plushies
Washington & Lee Wins 2008 Wooldridge Champions Cup: Farm Bureau Insurance Sponsors ODAC Athletic Achievement Award
Washington & Lee University has earned the prestigious Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup for the 2007-08 academic year. The award is presented to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) top overall sports program. Points for the Commissioner’s Cups are based on... - July 09, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
SEE Science Center Continues to Broaden with New Exhibits
Science Center Gets New Exhibits for Summer Traffic. - July 09, 2008 - SEE Science Center
PortlandPreschoolDirectory.com New Website for Parents of Portland Area Preschoolers
Pattie Gowing launches new website PortlandPreschoolDirectory.com. With over 20 years of experience with children, Portland native Pattie Gowing has launched a new, better than ever, website for parents of preschoolers with the most comprehensive listing of preschools in the Portland metro area... - July 09, 2008 - Portland Preschool Directory
Babies for Bamboo; Pure and Natural Luxury
Bamboo, the new fabric for our baby’s lives. They love the pure softness and comfort of this next generation textile. In this new age of environmental and social awareness, one California based on-line business, Recurrent Dreams Baby Boutique is way ahead of the eco-curve with their bamboo unique baby clothes. Pure natural luxury, bamboo. - July 08, 2008 - Recurrent Dreams Unique Baby Boutique
babyCraz Gifts That Speak Volumes
Announcing babyCrāz Unique Line of Baby and Toddler Clothing That’s Sure to Set the Trend on Products That Create Healthy Boundaries for Your Little Ones. - July 07, 2008 - babyCraz Gifts that speak volumes
Getting "the Most Bang for the Buck" When It Comes to Children's Clothes
Money is tight for many families these days, and kids clothing can be one of the most costly investments. How can parents spend their money wisely and get the biggest bang for their buck when it comes to clothing? One inexpensive way is through accessories. The C.belly belt (www.cbellybelts.com) is one accessory that children and parents love. C.belly belts, designed for kids, can add life to clothing and put money back in parents pockets. - July 05, 2008 - C.belly belts
MommyTalk.com Hosts Virtual Launch Party for Wishpot Baby - Wed, July 9 @ 9 pm EST
MommyTalk.com Partners with Wishpot Baby; Hosts Live Chat and Giveaways With Chief Mom Officer. - July 04, 2008 - MommyTalk.com
Jim Burwell's Petiquette Announces Great Dog Training Tips Blog
Jim Burwell of Jim Burwell’s Petiquette announces a great new blog for dogs. Jim Burwell’s Blog On Dog Training Tips is an outstanding resource for information, accurate, helpful and thought provoking information on different training topics. - June 30, 2008 - Jim Burwell's Petiquette In Home Dog Training
New Option Emerges for Students Moving to College
Customized moving service provides parents of college students with ease-of-mind. With increase in gas prices and vehicle rental rates, the cost of moving has dramatically increased. New service handles moving process for affordable prices. - June 29, 2008 - Division 1 Movers
Sylvan Dell Publishing Supports Meteor Day 2008
Sylvan Dell Publishing offers children's literature and fun activities for families to do together in honor of Meteor Day. - June 28, 2008 - Arbordale Publishing
¡Hola!® the Language & Learning Center Now Offers Extended Hours from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Montessori Preschool and Child Care Program. - June 25, 2008 - Hola The Language & Learning Center
Candelari’s Pizzeria Introduces the Kid’s Take ‘n Make Pizza Kits: New Concept in Family Dining and Fun
The Take ‘n Make Pizza Kit is a new concept in the pizza industry. Its purpose is to create a fun, at-home activity for children and their families. - June 24, 2008 - Candelari's Pizzeria
Can a Comfortable T-Shirt Convey Self-Worth and Positively Impact the Lives of Women? The Founder of Jordanns Positive Apparel Believes, Yes It Can.
A new and exciting website features a collection of empowering T-Shirts for girls and women and is helping to support the fight against domestic violence. - June 24, 2008 - Jordanns Positive Apparel
MRM Classroom Connections New Products for Teachers and Parents
Teaching Is a Calling, Not a Job. Maria Rios-Marrero director of MRM Classroom Connections creator of Word Wall Words for First Grade and Word Wall Words for Second Grade has a passion for teaching and learning. As a teacher for 25 years, she taught children with special needs, language concerns,... - June 21, 2008 - MRM Classroom Connections LLC
Wiggle Giggle Learn Uses Authentic Early Education to Ensure Little Ones Grow to Love Learning
The research is clear - Parental interactions and the quality of the home environment have the single biggest affect on young children’s emergent literacy, social competence and overall educational success. "Mother Nature has plainly not entrusted the determination of our intellectual... - June 21, 2008 - Wiggle Giggle Learn
Enter Belly Painting and Tummy Pictures in the Not Your Average Pregnant Bikini Contest
Enter your baby pictures in a beauty contest before your delivery date. Submit creative belly painting pictures of your pregnant tummy for a chance to win prizes. - June 20, 2008 - Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding and Decorating Ideas
The Party Animals Live Join Forces with Venture IAB
The Party Animals Live, a new Rock n Roll Kid Show, is now teaming up with Venture IAB. Venture is a full service talent and marketing agency who's clients range from Muse Watson (NCIS and Prison Break) to Christopher Knight (The Surreal Life and Celebrity Circus). Together they will market this new brand of family entertainment, - June 20, 2008 - The Party Animals, LLC
Travelers Seeking Vacation Value Find It on New Website
Amenity Services, Inc. unveils a new website, www.GetMoreVacations.com, that connects travelers to vacation rental properties in Florida, Alabama and North Carolina. These properties provide guests with complimentary golf, deep sea fishing, dolphin cruises, eco-tours, water parks, new-release DVD’s and more. - June 19, 2008 - Amenity Services Inc.
Cooking Up Some Fun with New Kid's Music CD: Shake and Bake, Songs About Fitness and Food
Childhood obesity rates are reaching mammoth proportions. Parents, teachers, and medical personal are wondering what steps to take in order to fight the fat. Caroline and Danny are trying to help with their new CD about good eating habits, exercise. - June 18, 2008 - Caroline Figiel
DNA Diagnostics Center Announces Success of “Father’s Day for All Fathers” Campaign: Debts Relieved and Questions Answered
For the fourth year in a row, DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) celebrated Father’s Day by surprising several fathers around the U.S. with two pieces of life-changing news: First, that their DNA testing fee debts had been paid off in full, and second, that their long-awaited DNA test results would... - June 18, 2008 - DNA Diagnostics Center
Re-Release of Paradise Costs-a Victim's Daughter Fights Back Against Elder Abuse Marks International Elder Awareness Day; June 15, 2008
Bennett Blum, MD, a geriatric psychiatrist & columnist Irene Masiello have joined forces to educate Americans about a national pandemic: elder abuse & exploitation. Driven by horrific statistics indicating as many as one-in-three boomers may be victims & a projection by the AMA stating it will take 30-40 yrs. before awareness of elder abuse reaches what child abuse has currently, the authors offer readers a must read, Paradise Costs, depicting what elder abuse is. - June 17, 2008 - Irene Masiello
‘Healing The Gap’ Blog Tour Stops at Chittlin's and Chopsticks
‘Healing The Gap’ Blog Tour Stops at Chittlin's and Chopsticks on Tuesday, June 17, 2008. Personal Empowerment Company, Sisters' Sanctuary™, releases A Five Topic Interactive Audio Discussion Program that will Promote Bonding and Healing Conversation between African- American Women and Teen Girls: "Healing The Gap!" - June 17, 2008 - Lacey C. Clark
‘Healing the Gap!’
Personal Empowerment Company, Sisters' Sanctuary, releases A Five Topic Interactive Audio Discussion Program that will Promote Bonding and Healing Conversation between African- American Women and Teen Girls: "Healing The Gap!" - June 17, 2008 - Lacey C. Clark
New Website Helps Parents Recover Child Support
The Child Support Solution connects families and custodians owed past due child support to national enforcement experts. - June 16, 2008 - The Child Support Solution
Family Time Charm; Bold and Refreshing Best Describes New Family Website
Family Time Charm has certainly lived up to their name; Charming. The recent launch of their website will bring much delight to families with children between the ages of 2 and 9. This website can easily be described as fun, innovative, creative, informational and mostly, refreshing. - June 14, 2008 - Family Time Charm
South Florida Law Firm Gives Low Income Clients a Legal Lift
The Law Firm of Caserta, Spiriti & Gonzalez, is providing a helping hand to Floridians, allowing “eligible” low income individuals access to a full service lawfirm with deeply discounted legal care. The services will fall under the firm’s Affordable Legal Lift Program ™. - June 12, 2008 - Caserta, Spiriti & Gonzalez
Casey Cares Announces Kami's Jammies Program Which Provides PJs and Parties to Children on Extended Stay at Hospitals
The Casey Cares Foundation announces a new program: Kami's Jammies which provides pajamas and themed pajama parties to children on extended stays at area hospitals. Founded in 2000, the Casey Cares Foundation provides uplifting programs with a special touch to critically ill children and their families in MD and throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. Named in memory of a child, Kami's Jammies will add to their Family Festivities, Birthday Blasts, Celebration Vacation and Better Together programs. - June 11, 2008 - Casey Cares Foundation
Ready, Set, Art - Abrakadoodle to Open in Central Orange County
Abrakadoodle coming to Central Orange County with summer camps starting in July. - June 05, 2008 - Abrakadoodle of Central Orange County
Looking Like a Princess is Not Enough; Girls Should Know That True Royalty Begins on the Inside
It's time for parents to recognize that girls are crying out for affirmation and self love, not more lip gloss or designer jeans. The High Princess Society offers parents help. - June 05, 2008 - BookWorm Publishing
TheLifeInsuranceGroup.com Launches Its New Life Insurance Agency to Assist in Purchasing Life Insurance. They Are Independent Life Insurance Agents.
TheLifeInsuranceGroup.com launches its new business to help purchasers of life insurance meet needs and goals threw affordable life insurance. heLifeInsuranceGroup.com introduces different types of life insurance products and what they can do for your personal financial plan. - June 03, 2008 - The LIfe Insurance Group
Circle Surrogacy: Baby Mama's Comic Disasters do Not Reflect Real-Life Surrogacies
Surrogacy experts, parents and carriers point to movie's plot holes, and provide guidelines for a well planned surrogacy. “While this funny hit movie may contribute to making surrogacy more mainstream,” says John Weltman, “Baby Mama does not reflect reality.” - May 31, 2008 - Circle Surrogacy
Teaching Kids Science and Math
Educational Children’s Book Publisher Offers New Approach. - May 31, 2008 - Arbordale Publishing
Celebrate World Parrot Day with Your Kids
Sylvan Dell Publishing offers educational children’s book, fun facts and crafts in honor of World Parrot Day. - May 30, 2008 - Arbordale Publishing
NuU Medspa Join the Mission to March for Babies®; NuU Participate in Raising Awareness for March of Dimes®
NuU Medspa has devoted their efforts to The 39th Annual March for Babies held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Wesley Bolin Plaza, AZ. The March of Dimes® Walk heightens awareness and funds for the prevention of premature birth – the leading cause of newborn death and healthy... - May 28, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
First Time in Global History Lonely Indian Parents Attempt to Defeat Death
First time in world history, lonely Indian Parents attempt to defeat death by supporting and serving bereaved children, parents and their families struggling with losses of their near and dear ones. - May 28, 2008 - Samarpan Basu Memorial Trust
Secrets of the Perfect Unique Baby Gift
New baby's entry into our world is a cherished time and choosing the perfect unique baby gift can be overwhelming. Will it be a lasting treasure or another white elephant gift? One successful baby boutique has unearthed the secrets of the perfect unique baby gift. - May 27, 2008 - Recurrent Dreams Unique Baby Boutique
Growing Generations Goes Down Under
Growing Generations, the world’s largest surrogacy agency, is coming to Sydney, Australia next month to perform free consultations. Growing Generations offers surrogacy and egg donation programs for all family types, regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. - May 25, 2008 - Growing Generations