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Kinderstart “KinderGuides” Knowledge Experts
Kinderstart.com, the mini-search engine and in-depth parenting directory, introduces “KinderGuides.” - October 27, 2010 - Kinderstart.com
For Kid's Sake Early Learning Center to Open Second Location in Dexter
For Kid's Sake Early Learning Center is bucking the trend and expanding to a second location in Dexter, Michigan. - October 25, 2010 - For Kids Sake Early Learning Center, LLC
Girls Inc. of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Joins Dove® in Helping Girls and Families Celebrate Self Esteem
On Sunday October 24, Girls Inc. of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area is hosting a mother-daughter “Strong, Smart, and Bold Girl” self-esteem booth from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Mall at Prince George’s, 3500 East West Highway, in Hyattsville, Md. Families are encouraged to bring girls to the booth, located at the Mall’s center court, to participate. - October 23, 2010 - Girls Inc. of the Washington, DC Metrpolitan Area
Child1st Publications Relocates to Gastonia, North Carolina
Child1st Publications recently moved offices to a larger facility in Gastonia, North Carolina in order to accommodate recent expansion. Formerly located in Lincolnton, the company is now positioned just off Highway 85 on South New Hope Road. Child1st has seen unprecedented growth in the past year... - October 23, 2010 - Child1st Publications
Baby Fingers Offers Quality Music Programs
Lora Heller, music therapist, teacher of the deaf, and founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, has expanded her mommy and me sign language program to incorporate quality music education and music therapy. Children with special needs and those who are “typically developing” can now... - October 23, 2010 - Baby Fingers
Exhibit Featuring Artists with Autism
The 2nd Annual ArtShare for HeartShare, featuring artwork created by individuals with autism, cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities runs November 2 through November 13, 2010. It is being held at the New Century Artists Gallery, located at 530 W. 25th Street, Suite 406 (between 10th... - October 23, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
AT&T Awards YMCA of Orange County $5,000 Grant to Purchase New Computers for Afterschool Care Program
AT&T has awarded the YMCA of Orange County a $5,000 grant to purchase new computers for the Benson YMCA Afterschool Program. This grant will support the development of a technology center and will extend learning and enrichment opportunities for children participating in the program. Computers will be used to support student's academic needs and enhance Afterschool Curricula to include relevant and self-directed learning opportunities as well as computer clubs and other enrichment activities. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
The Y in Santa Ana Opens November 1st - New Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Arena
On November 1st, 2010, the Y in Santa Ana will begin a new chapter in its 130 year history with a brand new Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Complex. Programs begin November 1st; registration is now open. Y Programs provide new experiences and growth opportunities for all ages and celebrate common values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring. - October 23, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County
Nannies4Hire.com Releases New Book "The Nanny Factor"
In her new book, available October 1, 2010, The Nanny Factor: A Parent's Guide to Finding the Right Nanny for Your Family, Candi provides the same know-how to parents and grandparents that she gives to the Dr. Phil show and one of the most famous Moms, Kate Gosselin, TLC's star of Kate Plus 8. - October 22, 2010 - Nannies4hire.com
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Releases New Teen Holocaust Series
True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust series provides a great resource that can be used for Holocaust curriculum and International Holocaust Remembrance Day connections. - October 21, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Nannies4hire.com Launches New Childcare Program: Event Childcare on Demand
Nannies4hire.com and Care4hire.com are launching a new childcare alternative on a national scope with their Event Childcare on Demand program. By pre-registering for the service, businesses, non-profits, event and meeting planners, wedding planners and community organizations can have a roster of... - October 21, 2010 - Nannies4hire.com
SOAR® Learning, Inc. Wins Top Honors in Mom Business Competition
From among thousands of contestants, SOAR® Learning, Inc. of Lake Orion, MI has ranked in the top 3% (#53) in StartupNation.com’s 2010 Leading Moms in Business competition. (http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/7992/index.php) Over 709,000 votes were cast in... - October 20, 2010 - SOAR Learning Inc.
Kids R Kids of Clayton NC Announces Implementation of SMARTboards Into Curriculum
Kids R Kids of Clayton has installed the TeachSmart® Learning System in its Preschool, Jr. K., and Kindergarten classrooms. This System is the first comprehensive interactive whiteboard software package developed specifically for early childhood. - October 17, 2010 - Kids R Kids of Clayton NC
Kids R Kids of Clayton NC Announces Family Fall Festival
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Clayton NC will be holding their 2010 Family Fall Festival on Friday, October 29, from 4:30pm - 7pm. - October 17, 2010 - Kids R Kids of Clayton NC
IDEAL School Students Get Personalized History Lesson
Native American history classes wrap up unit with visit from Seminole and Choctaw tribal representatives. - October 14, 2010 - IDEAL School
Visions In Education Charter School Celebrates Student Success
Visions In Education Charter School invited 950 of their students to an event which celebrated their academic growth on state-mandated tests. - October 10, 2010 - Visions In Education K-12 Charter School
Rocket City Sitters is the Big Winner at the 2010 Small Business Awards
Rocket City Sitters wins the Madison Chamber of Commerce’s 2010 Start Up of the Year Award. Owner Adrienne Stephens wins Ambassador of the Year. - October 10, 2010 - Rocket City Sitters
Sagemont, a College Prep School Serving Cooper City and Plantation, Encourages Students to Compete in French Competition
Sagemont, an Independent School in Broward, Fl Encourages Foreign Language Students to Compete and Reach Their Potential. - October 09, 2010 - The Sagemont Schools
TakeCare Launches the NannyTest Personality and Risk Assessment for Agencies
TakeCare launches NannyTest for agencies, a hosted assessment-center solution that is accessed over the Internet, does not require any upfront investment and can be deployed by agencies in no time. - October 08, 2010 - TakeCare
Video Au Pair Introductions Get a Rave Review from National Consumer Website
AuPairClearinghouse.com, America’s best consumer resource on au pairs, constantly surveys on-line au pair recruitment, and provides unbiased reviews & ratings of all 13 U.S.A au pair agencies. Its independent assessment of newcomer VideoAuPair.com reports a positive impression of the site’s distinctive user-generated content. - October 07, 2010 - videoaupair.com
VideoAuPair Introductions Impress Host Families
The Au pair introduction business has shifted from expensive bureaux to accessible websites. Now one website has adapted the YouTube concept to enhance online au pair introductions further. - September 30, 2010 - videoaupair.com
TakeCare Announces Availability of NannyTest in Spanish and Portuguese
TakeCare announces availability of NannyTest personality and risk assessments in Spanish and Portuguese, allowing more parents to use NannyTest to screen nannies and Au Pairs. - September 29, 2010 - TakeCare
Give Children the Gift of Anxiety Coping Skills with My Worry Box
People with anxiety disorders who receive treatment are more likely to lead more productive, healthier lives, according to clinical research. With more than 9.6 million children (13 percent) in the United States afflicted with anxiety disorders, parents and caregivers would be remiss not to teach children anxiety coping skills while they are young. Parents now have an affordable self-help therapy tool called My Worry Box. - September 28, 2010 - Whitney Development Group, Inc.
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch Featured in Award Winning Film, "The Code Of The West. Alive And Well In Wyoming"
Mount Carmel Youth Ranch was honored to be chosen as a living example of what it means to live by the time honored “Cowboy Code of Ethics.” Mount Carmel Youth Ranch and the founder of this program for troubled teens, Jerry Schneider were asked by The Daniels Foundation to be featured in this award winning film. The Film is based on the book “Cowboy Ethics” by Jim Owens. - September 24, 2010 - Mount Carmel Youth Ranch
Kinderstart.com - the Little Site That Could is Back
Kinderstart.com - a screened and focused, user-friendly source of parenting and child learning information - relaunches today. - September 24, 2010 - Kinderstart.com
Palm Beach Pops and Music Man Serenade IDEAL School Students
Elementary students from 2nd to 5th grade get lessons in science and music from local orchestra. - September 24, 2010 - IDEAL School
Childcare Experts Findababysitter.com Launch Babysitter for a Night Competition for Mums That Deserve a Break
UK online childcare search service Finababysitter.com today launches the Babysitter for a Night competition for mums and dads that deserve a break from endless nights stuck indoors. In a recent poll 73% of Findababysitter.com mums said they didn’t get out for up to 2 years from the birth of... - September 24, 2010 - Findababysitter.com
MathZee Launches Its First Kindergarten and Pre-K Math Game for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
MathZee, a K-5 math education startup, has launched its first math game for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. The game, called Piggy Math, covers math skills like counting, skip-counting, addition, and subtraction. - September 23, 2010 - MathZee
Baby Fingers Launches New Fall Programs
Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, is launching an assortment of sign language and music programs this fall. In addition to NYC area classes, tutoring sessions, workshops, and parties for newborns through adults, Baby Fingers offers sign language Webinars, books, and DVDs. Among... - September 23, 2010 - Baby Fingers
Baby Fingers Partners with the ROC: Resource Opportunity Center
Lora Heller, founding director of Baby Fingers LLC, now partners with the ROC, a resource center for NYC families and students who are home-schooled. American Sign Language (ASL) is the 3rd most used language in the United States. Many schools are now adopting ASL as a foreign language requirement,... - September 23, 2010 - Baby Fingers
Pocket Anatomy Unveils Improved Pocket Body v1.1 for iPad, iPhone & iTouch
Pocket Anatomy has launched the latest revision of Pocket Body, the full human body musculoskeletal anatomy App for medical, nursing, allied health and science students, on the iTunes App Store. Pocket Body v1.1 offers enhanced navigation and a number of content updates as well as revisions based on feedback from existing users of the app. - September 23, 2010 - Pocket Anatomy
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Supports Banned Books Week
Enslow Publishers, Inc. supports Banned Books Week by highlighting their Authors of Banned Books series. - September 21, 2010 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
2011 K-12 and Collegiate Chess Championship to be Held in Raleigh, NC and Hosted by Chess Achieves
K-12 and Collegiate NC State Chess Championship, Raleigh Convention Center, Feb. 18-20, 2011, New Chess Players Welcome, All Grade Levels and Skill Levels, 300+ Trophies and Awards, Start Organizing Your School Team, Visit ChessAchieves.com for more details. - September 13, 2010 - Chess Achieves
Shonda Schilling to Speak on Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Shonda Schilling, wife of World Series pitcher Curt Schilling, will speak about raising a child on the autism spectrum on Friday, October 1, 2010 in Riverton, New Jersey. Her talk will be hosted by Orchard Friends School, whose mission is to serve children with language-based learning differences and educate the community about those differences. - September 12, 2010 - Orchard Friends School
Free Family Event with International Flair in Altamont NY
On September 25th families in the Capital District can enjoy a day filled with friends, festivities and foreign exchange. AuPairCare is hosting its first annual International Family Day Event at Indian ladder Farms in Altamont NY starting at noon. - September 11, 2010 - AuPairCare of Albany
Au Pair Clearinghouse Offers New Membership Feature for Parents Looking for Safe, Reliable and Cost-Effective Childcare
Nationally Recognized Consumer Resource on the Au Pair Industry Now Offers New Members Program. AuPairClearingHouse.com Rates and Reviews all au pair Agencies in the USA and Offers a “how-to” Guide on Hiring an Au Pair in the United States. America’s only consumer clearinghouse... - September 09, 2010 - Au Pair Clearinghouse
Gymboree Play & Music Celebrates the Relationship Between Children and their Grandparents
To honor grandparents and provide a great experience for both children and grandparents, Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ would like to invite grandparents to bring their grandchildren to a free Gymboree class. - September 05, 2010 - Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ
Pinnacle Educational Center Presents Free Summer/Fall College Admissions Workshops
Pinnacle Educational Center is offering the opportunity for students and parents to hear an expert who knows, understands and personally experienced, as a parent, the in's and out's of the College Admissions Maze. Dr. Paul R. Lowe, one of the leading independent college and graduate school... - September 04, 2010 - Pinnacle Educational Center
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Cary, Morrisville and RTP to Implement Hatch® TeachSmart® Learning System
Local Preschools Partner with Hatch® for New Learning System - September 04, 2010 - Kids R Kids
Safety is Key for Third Graders at the IDEAL Elementary School
Third graders at IDEAL Elementary School sworn in for Safety Patrol. - September 01, 2010 - IDEAL School
Chef Toni Hosts 1st Annual Farm to Table Awareness Event
Children's cooking academy presents its five scholarship recipients for the year. - September 01, 2010 - Chef Toni's Cooking Academy
Kids ‘r’ Kids of Cary, Morrisville and RTP Launch Eco-Friendly Initiatives
Local Preschools Design “Green” Playgrounds and Implement Recycling Programs. - August 29, 2010 - Kids R Kids
Middle School Triplets Are a Triple Threat at Sagemont, a Weston Private School
Sagemont’s Middle School triplets embody the school’s college prep model to strive for top grades, participate in sports and clubs plus engage in community service work. - August 26, 2010 - The Sagemont Schools
Encourage Child’s Play at Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ
Active Start: a Statement of Physical Activity Guidelines for Children Birth to Five Years - August 26, 2010 - Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ
Fall Enrollment at Discovery Point: Marching to the Tune of Fun and Discovery
Discovery Point gave its fall enrollment season a grand kickoff, with some help from the Gwinnett Braves and all 58 Discovery Point Franchises. Months of planning came together in a day full of fun and discovery. The fall enrollment festivities began on July 31st at the Gwinnett Braves game. As... - August 25, 2010 - Discovery Point
Infinite Wisdom Day United Communities in Dialogue
Sikh Research Institute hosted a multi-faith panel discussion and an interactive audience participation session afterwards on 8 August. The event sparked a discussion on the question of religious tolerance in our communities today and the success of moving from tolerance to acceptance. - August 20, 2010 - Sikh Research Institute
Summer Artistic Expression Workshops Provide Respite for Kids in Foster Care
Voices For Children Foundation, Inc. and Children’s Home Society of Florida have partnered to bring Summer Artistics Expression Workshops to Miami-Dade children in the dependency system who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. The Workshops allow the kids to escape the worries of sexual abuse or other maltreatments and provide a healthy opportunity for positive child development. - August 19, 2010 - Voices For Children Foundation, Inc.
Early Years Playgroup Opens in Sale, Greater Manchester
Piglets is a brand new playgroup for children aged 2-5 and its doors will be open on Saturday 21st August from 10.30a.m. to 2.30p.m. for families to see what the group has to offer. Run by experienced nursery nurse and mum-of-four, Sarah Austin, the group will be operated within the Early Years... - August 19, 2010 - Piglets Playgroup
Discovery Point Child Development Centers Launch New Website
Discovery Point recently launched a newly renovated version of their website. The new website, www.discoverypoint.com, has the same features as the previous site, with some notable upgrades as well. The website offers current and prospective parents access to information about Discovery... - August 18, 2010 - Discovery Point
Little Elly Preschools in Hyderabad and Chennai Soon
Little Elly has proven to be one of the fasted growing preschools in Bangalore, and now has finalized plans for its entry into Hyderabad and Chennai. With 25 Centers operational in Bangalore, the expertise with which Little Elly operates is great. - August 13, 2010 - Little Elly - The Concept Preschool