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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.
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
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
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
Preparing Kids for the Start of School … and Bullying Prevention
Love Our Children USA announced today that bullying and teasing is at the top of kids’ issues at schools, and with school set to open in a few weeks, parents, teachers and school administrators should take caution and sensitivity in handling these issues. - August 22, 2007 - Love Our Children USA
New Online Store for Sweet Peas and Polka Dots Baby Stationery Line
Sweet Peas and Polka Dots enthusiastically expands the selection of specialty birth announcements with the exciting online launch of its exclusive Sweet Peas baby stationery line. All Sweet Peas baby cards offer two skin tones for baby and include an option for twins. - August 18, 2007 - Sweet Peas and Polka Dots
PreschoolRock.com Celebrates One-Year Anniversary and Huge Milestone
Launched in August 2006, PreschoolRock.com, the first and largest preschool parenting network, celebrates their one-year anniversary and reaches a milestone that only corporations have been able to do – offer regular paychecks to their writers. - August 17, 2007 - SchoolRock, Inc.
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch, the Leading Boot Camp for Troubled Teens, Helps Parents Recognize Warning Signs that Young People May be Engaging in At-Risk Behavior
At-risk Behavior, including failing grades, smoking, drug use, can often be prevented if warning signs are recognized and acted upon - August 16, 2007 - Mount Carmel Youth Ranch
Two Blue Peas Supports Mompreneurs and Fair Trade
Online Baby Boutique twobluepeas.com Adds Handmade Goods from Work-At-Home Moms in the U.S. and Around the World - August 15, 2007 - Two Blue Peas
Social Psychologist and Author Launches Certification Program for Professionals in Anger Management
Premier state of the art Certification Program for Professionals in Anger Management launched. - August 14, 2007 - Marriage and Family Therapists of New York
Tiny Prints, Inc. Partners with Tea Collection
Tiny Prints, Inc. and Tea Collection announce their partnership today. Tiny Prints will offer a co-branded product launch of Tea Collection stationery featuring Tea’s distinctive prints and graphics found in their Daily Tea collection. - August 14, 2007 - Tiny Prints, Inc.
Corner Stork Baby Gifts.com Offers "Message" Bodysuits with an Attitude
Internet boutique to offer a new line of personalized bodysuits with unique coordinating gift boxes - August 12, 2007 - Corner Stork Baby Gifts
Oikos Game Helps Parents Communicate with Their Children and Wins Platinum Award at Family Review Magazine
Serena Phillips of The Family Review Magazine & Review Center announced today that the game Oikos has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Platinum Award. - August 11, 2007 - Family Review Center
Cushie PushieTM Breast Support Pillow Launches for Breastfeeding Moms
Lois Whittaker, entrepreneur and mother of two, announces the launch of her new product, the Cushie PushieTM. The Cushie Pushie is a pillow designed to help nursing mothers gain the correct breast position for optimal breastfeeding. The patent pending product is made for mothers by a mother. The... - August 10, 2007 - Cushie Pushie Company
Foster Parent College Offer New Web-delivered Course on Visitation
Now foster parent can understand and help their foster kids when visits by birth parents cause turmoil. This online course, costing only $8, meets many state and local requirements for continuing in-service training. - August 10, 2007 - Northwest Media Inc.
Develop Your Self-Esteem and Stop Sabotaging Yourself - Conversations with Mrs Claus Podcast Show Visits Self Development Guru Dr Joe Rubino Who Reveals How
Mrs Claus on Conversations with Mrs Claus podcast show visits self development guru Dr Joe Rubino who shares tips and tools to stop sabotage and develop self esteem for a happy and successful life. - August 06, 2007 - HoHoHo Christmas
The Silent Killer in Your Backyard
Tragically High Number of Child Drownings This Year Has Prompted Authorities to Increase Awareness of Safety Precautions in or Around Swimming Pools - August 05, 2007 - The Appleman Group
White Carrot Media, Inc. Announces Official Launch of WhiteCarrot.com, A National Child Services Directory
WhiteCarrot.com is a National Child Services Directory offering free child care search for parents and affordable business listings for child service. - August 04, 2007 - White Carrot Media, Inc.
Parents Thankful for Innovative Teen Driving Monitor
Surprisingly, a new system for monitoring the driving behavior of teenagers is bringing teens closer to their parents. The program has been developed by MyTeen.com, a Chicago, IL area company. "A phone call and an email" said Brian Parpart, MyTeen’s Director of Research, "is... - August 04, 2007 - MyTeen.com
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Global Software Applications Introduce Missing Children Screensaver
Rotating Updated Missing Child Pictures When the Computer is Idle - August 01, 2007 - Global Software Applications