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Parent Finds Answers for Autism, Publishes Five Doctor-, Teacher-Approved Books and Gives Them Away for Free
With child development awareness on the rise a Toronto born publisher has turned “adversity into an opportunity for personal growth, giving and love.” Mr. Chaplin authorizes the releases of his five published (in print) Encouragement Stories© books & poems to the public online... - October 20, 2007 - MasterpieceFactory Inc.
"The View's" Elisabeth Hasselbeck Chooses a BabyCrazy Product to Highlight for Her on Air Baby Shower
Elisabeth Hasselbeck of ABC’s “The View” has selected BabyCrazy’s Diaper Bag Organizer Pouches as a “must have” product for busy moms. Elisabeth will be receiving the product during her baby shower on the popular daytime show on Tuesday, October 23. - October 19, 2007 - BabyCrazy
Fresh and Modern Photo Birth Announcements with Free Mommy Cards
Sophie and Spice offers photo birth announcements with free mommy calling cards or free shipping with orders of fifty or more - October 19, 2007 - Sophie and Spice
March of Dimes Trips Across USA with Every Baby Has a Story Onboard
Actual "real-time" Trailways GPS Tracking of the March of Dimes (MOD) studiocoach is available for each, every mile and at each stop while gathering baby stories. Blog and Track the MOD-Trailways Traveling Studiocoach for the entire 30-day scheduled tour. - October 16, 2007 - Trailways Transportation System, Inc.
New DVD Teaches the Ancient Practice of Yoga to Help Modern Parents Calm Their Babies
Itsy Bitsy Yoga “Sleep n’ Grow” DVD will be in stores beginning in January 2008. This baby yoga DVD teaches parents techniques to calm fussy infants, help with digestion and improve sleep, all while creating lasting emotional bonds. - October 16, 2007 - Itsy Bitsy Yoga International
October is National Window Covering Safety Month
October is a great month to focus on the many ways we might improve the health or safety of our children, and it’s set aside for awareness-building campaigns for many causes, from fire safety to getting kids to walk or bike ride to school. Window treatments might not immediately come to mind... - October 16, 2007 - smith+noble
Mia Farrow Appearing at the Ridgefield Playhouse as Part of the Series for Women and Girls
Mia Farrow has appeared in more than forty films and won numerous awards. However, most of all, she is a humanitarian and an advocate, especially for children, and most recently for the situation in Darfur. Her inspirational life and relationship with her children will be the topic as the first presenter at The Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts on Tuesday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m as part of the Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Series for Women and Girls. - October 15, 2007 - Ridgefield Playhouse
National Conference on Nonverbal Learning Disorders, November 2 & 3 Stamford, CT
“This is an opportunity for everyone affected by NLD to learn more about the diagnosis and effective interventions and promote collaboration among service providers,” said Patricia Carrin, President of the Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association, a non-profit organization based in Simsbury, CT. “It is also a chance to meet others who are dealing with these challenges on a day-to-day basis.” - October 13, 2007 - Nonverbal Learning Disorders Association
Sweet Peas and Polka Dots Launches Lux Baby Birth Announcements
Sweet Peas and Polka Dots expands their selection of hip, modern baby stationery with the exciting launch of Lux Baby at www.sweetpeasandpolkadots.com. The exclusive Lux Baby line offers birth announcements, baby thank you cards and baby note cards. - October 13, 2007 - Sweet Peas and Polka Dots
Anna’s Preemie Announces 2nd Annual McCharity Event
Now through November 17, 2007, the Second Annual McCharity Drive founded by Anna's Preemie and in collaboration with the March of Dimes Southern Colorado Division is being held to benefit families with premature babies. Donations of new and gently used preemie-sized clothing and accessories are being sought. Anna's Preemie will present all donations collected to both The Southern Colorado Ronald McDonald House and Penrose Community Hospital Birth Center. - October 12, 2007 - Anna's, LLC
Pennsylvania Mom Introduces Solution for Fussy, Sleepless Babies
A new take on an old idea, the Stowers Swaddler helps weary parents soothe their crying newborns to sleep. - October 11, 2007 - Stowers Swaddlers & Stationery
New “Safe” Halloween Cupcakes Are Made to Share
Divvies, a food allergy-friendly sweets manufacturer, has released their new line of Halloween-inspired cupcakes and jellybeans just in time for the ghoulish holiday. Available to order online, for fresh delivery throughout the United States, all of Divvies’ products are egg-, dairy-, tree... - October 11, 2007 - Go Dairy Free
Kids At Heart Photography Grants Another Franchise in the State of NJ (Burlington County & Cherry Hill, NJ)
Kids At Heart Photography continues to grow in the Garden State granting their 5th franchise in NJ. Kids At Heart Photography now has 10 franchises that service the youth photography industry in PA, NJ, DC, VA, MD, CA and FL. Kids At Heart offers photography services to daycare/preschools, elementary/middle schools, youth sports leagues, dance and camp photography. - October 10, 2007 - Kids At Heart Photography
La Leche League International Nursing Bras & Intimates by Q-T Intimates Launches Collection for the Stylish New Mom
Fashion Conscious Breastfeeding Mothers Now Have A Choice of Styles to Suit Every Occasion - October 10, 2007 - Q-T Intimates
The DVD Every Parent Will be Fighting for This Holiday Season
On October 1, 2007, Responsible Family Company, LLC released the DVD Care for Kids: The Essential Guide to Preparing Caregivers. This groundbreaking video program is designed to prepare caregivers of children in the event of a medical emergency. - October 09, 2007 - Responsible Family Company, LLC
Put Away Your Picture Frames: New Company TADABABY Debuts Its Unique Personalized Wall Art for Babies, Kids and Parents
Newly formed TADABABY offers personalized canvas wall art that combines children's photographs with unique designs and hand-painted details. - October 08, 2007 - Tadababy
Nixie Clothing Fall/Winter 07 Collection Launch
Top eco-friendly label Nixie Clothing is launching their Fall/Winter 07 Collection and a new look for the web site. - October 04, 2007 - Nixie Clothing
Rapidly Changing Face of Adoption Creates New Challenges for Parents and Professionals
New book from Perspectives Press offers adoption placement and counseling professionals specific guidance for screening and preparing adoptive parents and children and offering them appropriate therapy. - October 04, 2007 - Perspectives Press, Inc.
Growing Up is Easy to do, Thanks to the Corner Stork
Online baby & children's gift boutique proudly debuts gifts and keepsakes to make baby feel "just like Mom & Dad." - October 03, 2007 - Corner Stork Baby Gifts
Autism Support Seminar for Parents Offer Coping Strategies and Guidance
This interactive seminar is for parents and caregivers of autistic and special needs children. It offers them coping strategies and proven techniques to maintain a healthy, emotional outlook. For information or to register, visit www.yourautismcoach.com or call (866) 372-9421. - October 03, 2007 - Your Autism Coach
Juvie Celebrates Anniversary with Cupcakes and 20% Off
Juvie, the store for tweens, is turning one in October and celebrating with a weekend 20% off sale in the store and online at www.juvieshop.com. - October 01, 2007 - Juvie LLC
Baby Nursery Theme and Decor Picture Contest
Unique Baby Gear Ideas, Nursery Themes and Decorating Ideas contest launch. - September 30, 2007 - Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding and Decorating Ideas
Toddler Out of Control? Kidaddles Releases New DVD Line to Help Parents
Learning to share can be hard for toddlers. Learning to have self-control can be harder. It is common for toddlers and preschoolers to exhibit bad behavior in the form of hitting, yelling, screaming and having tantrums. Sharing is also a common hardship for young children. Children of this age need to be reminded endlessly about these topics. - September 30, 2007 - Kidaddles
Two Blue Peas Enters the Blogoshpere Full Throttle
Twobluepeas.com Co-founders Reach Out to Customers on a More Personal Level Through ‘Two Peas and a Blog’ - September 29, 2007 - Two Blue Peas
Mother's Day 2007 Rescheduled for Oct. 1, 2007 International Six-Day Momference Finally Gives Mom What She Wants: Time for Herself
Momference - A Meeting of the Moms is a week long tele-summit celebrating, educating and empowering women who are moms. Held October 1-6, 2007, this inaugural event will bring thousands of mothers together from across the country and yet not one of them needs to leave the house. The entire conference will be conducted by phone and online Webinar so at their convenience, mothers can simply dial in to hear the many inspiring experts discussing challenges, share successes and offering tips for moms - September 28, 2007 - Jaffe Life Design
Moms Find Resource for Social Disconnect on MommyTalk.com
MommyTalk.com helps moms reconnect and form friendships - September 27, 2007 - MommyTalk.com
Def Poetry Co-Founder Deborah Pointer Launches College Admissions Consulting Services
A Successful College Admissions Application is not a Secret. Def Poetry co-founder Deborah Battle Pointer has launched a college admissions/financial aid consulting service www.collegeadmissions-financialaid.com to demystify the college admissions and financial aid process for high school students and their parents. - September 26, 2007 - Edwina Inc.
Foster Parent College Offers 19th Web Course: "Working with Schools"
Northwest Media’s Foster Parent College -- the industry leading, web-based training program for foster parents -- has added a 19thth course to its online and DVD learning products catalog: “Working With Schools.” The course discusses problems of foster, adoptive and kinship... - September 26, 2007 - Northwest Media Inc.
Long-Term Care Planning Goes Digital (and Free) with Gilbert Guide Online
First-of-its-Kind Web-Based Service Connects Caregivers with Top U.S .Long-Term Care Facilities and Services - September 25, 2007 - Gilbert Guide
Get Syked: Famed Designer Kiddie Couture Fashion Show in Phila. Area for Benefit
Lucy Sykes, sold at Bergdorf Goodman, select Saks, and Harrod's of London will be in Southern New Jersey for the first time to meet people at a Shop and Give which benefits Children's Hospital of Philadelphia A portion from every sale will be donated to CHOP. Little Lovebugs is the store that has put this all together. Lucy will be previewing her spring collection 2008 and Little Lovebugs will host the Kiddie Couture fashion show. - September 24, 2007 - Little Lovebugs
New Designer Clothes Lines from Kumquat, Mimi & Maggie and Kissy Kissy Now Available at ZaraBella.com
ZaraBella.com (http://www.ZaraBella.com), an online retailer of high quality designer baby clothes and accessories, announced it has recently added and expanded several designer clothing lines on its website. - September 22, 2007 - Atterdag Kids
Official Santa Mail Website Rings in Holidays with Oprah Inspired Program
Official Santa Mail is launching a global campaign to teach children about Random Acts of Kindness. Encouraging educators the world over teach a lesson plan on kindness. Official Santa Mail will feature participating classrooms throughout the holiday season for an International Kindness Leadership Award. - September 22, 2007 - Official Santa Mail
12 Quick Tips for "Raising a Self-Disciplined Child"
Bestselling authors and child psychologists, Dr. Robert Brooks and Dr. Sam Goldstein, have set-out to change the way we raise children in their new book, Raising a Self-Disciplined Child (McGraw-Hill, September 2007). - September 22, 2007 - McGraw-Hill
Busy Mom Launches The Kid Compass, a Unique Online Directory for Busy Families on the Go
Busy mom Alexandra Taber formed a team to create The Kid Compass, a unique website that caters to families on the go while giving back to the community and supporting family-friendly businesses. - September 20, 2007 - The Kid Compass
Wikiparenting.com Launches; Gives “Power to the Parents”
Wikiparenting.com launches on the world wide web. It gives choices and an interactive forum for parents to share ideas and share knowledge on any topic they wish having to do with pregnancy, parenting or children of any age. - September 20, 2007 - Tribal Internet Projects, BV
The Baby Bath Gate Named Top Choice of the Year by Creative Child Magazine
Innovative Bath Time Safety Product Selected as Top Baby Bathtub Accessory - September 14, 2007 - Baby First Corporation
Free Educational Coloring Book from PreschoolRock.com
PreschoolRock.com has created an educational coloring book to help parents and teachers teach the alphabet to preschoolers. The coloring book is offered as a free download on PreschoolRock.com. - September 14, 2007 - SchoolRock, Inc.
L. Ron Hubbard Foundation Gets the Common Sense Guide Into Use
"The Way to Happiness" is a helpful little book that reminds us—and gives a little direction. Now with Public Service Announcements which will be showing on media outlets around the country. - September 11, 2007 - L. Ron Hubbard Foundation
Diaper Years Website Launches
Taylor Inc. today launched a new website on babies and toddlers. Parenting is the most important job in the world and new parents or soon to be parents need all types of information to help them succeed at doing it the most effectively. There are so many things that a new parent must understand as... - September 11, 2007 - Taylor Online Companies
BellySock Company, of Washington State, Has Received Two Very Favorable Reviews
For products offered for both expecting parents (BellySock Maternity) and for breastfeeding mothers (BellySock Nursing). - September 11, 2007 - Family Review Center
Des Moines Photographer Launches New Web Site Just in Time for Senior Picture Time
Living Photos, a professional photographer for hire based out of Des Moines, IA, announced today the launch of a new web site, http://www.handymandesmoines.com/DesMoinesPhotographer.htm. With a lifetime of photographic experience and many successful clients under its belt, Living Photos offers the the simplicity of hiring a great photographer with no additional fees, or fear of being sold a portrait package. Living Photos just takes a lot of photos and provides them to you on CD. Period. - September 10, 2007 - Handy Guy
Eco-Friendly Gift Shop Sponsors Youth Soccer Team, Inspires Green Thinking
Ryan North, owner of Re Gifts gift shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is sponsoring a youth soccer team. - September 10, 2007 - Re Gifts
New Release, Princess Bubble, Strikes Chord with America’s 51% Single Women Who, for the First Time in U.S. History, Outnumber Married Women
Princess Bubble; A Modern day Fairy Tale for Girls of All Ages. Happily Ever After: Without the Prince? - September 09, 2007 - Bubble Gum Press
Parenting 2.0: Social Networking - A Resource for Parents
Social networking technology is now reaching today's generation of parents with a new advantage: resource-based collaboration. Parents are working longer hours on average which leaves them short on time for childcare, and quality time with kids. Web-based matchmaking can help parents find the local help they need. - September 06, 2007 - KinderFind.com
Hola! Language Center Offers free Spanish Trial Classes for Preschoolers and Moms
Preparing Children to Succeed in a Multicultural World - September 01, 2007 - Hola The Language & Learning Center
Moon Costumes Has Expanded Its Line of Anime Character Costumes to Include Sixteen Children's Styles in Two Sizes
Moon Costumes has expanded it's line of Anime character costumes to include sixteen children's styles in two sizes. This is the first time a full selection of children's cosplay styles are being mass produced and distributed in the US. This year's limited release of children's costumes are... - September 01, 2007 - Moon Costumes
Basq Skin Care Introduces a New Lavender Soy Candle
Basq skin care introduces a new Lavender Soy Candle to the Aromacology Spa line. The clean buring soy wax infused with lavender essential oil offers pregnant and new mothers a fresh way to relax and soothe the senses. The frosted glass globe has a beautiful, modern appeal. The candle when unlit can be used to freshen the room. Basq's newest addition brings the benefits of Lavender to the home with ease and beauty. - August 27, 2007 - basq skin care
Coomacka Island Announces Book Tour to Begin in September
The Coomacka Island series, written by Don P. Hooper and illustrated by Darnel Degand, will be touring the United States and the Caribbean starting September 2007. The third book in the Coomacka Island series, Lenox Lizard and the Kukumacka Duppy, was released in June 2007. - August 27, 2007 - Coomacka Island
Fine Moments Announces Eco-Friendly Line of Contemporary Birth Announcements
Birth Announcements Cater to Eco-Luxury Market - August 25, 2007 - Fine Moments
Vast Majority of Filipino Mothers Believe They Have the Right to Choose Whether to Breastfeed Their Children
New survey from Mother Knows Best finds that women in the Philippines rely mostly on the advice of doctors and family – not government or media – when deciding whether to breastfeed. A new report released by Mother Knows Best (www.mother-knows-best.org) indicates that the vast majority... - August 23, 2007 - Mother Knows Best