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JamHub Inventor Wants to Equalize Music and Sports for Kids

Music making is linked to improved confidence, math skills and science skills, however in most schools, sports programs are flourishing while music programs are languishing. Steve Skillings, the inventor of JamHub silent rehearsal studios, believes that high school music programs can reach more kids through "modern music" bands. Noise and space concerns can now be addressed by the bands playing in small spaces through headphones. - November 09, 2010 - JamHub LLC

Rio School District Celebrates Nyeland Acres Center, 4th Annual Golden Heart Award

Rio School District will celebrate the grand opening of the Office of Student and Family Services Nyeland Center and present the 4th Annual Golden Heart Award honoring a dedicated Rio community leader from 4 – 6 p.m., Nov. 18. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. The event will be... - November 05, 2010 - Rio School District

Ocean & Howell Gymboree Play & Music Supports Emmanuel Cancer Foundation with Santa/Holiday Pictures

The Ocean & Howell Gymboree Play & Music Centers today announced its commitment to support the Emmanuel Cancer Foundation with Santa/Holiday Pictures. “Supporting local charities is an important priority for us because it directly affects the lives of the families in our... - November 04, 2010 - Gymboree Play & Music of Ocean & Howell, NJ

Free Community Health Fair in Santa Maria

Life Steps Foundation-Santa Maria Wisdom Center would like to invite the residents and community members of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties to take advantage of a free community health and resource fair on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1414 N. Broadway,... - November 03, 2010 - Life Steps Foundation

The Documentary Race to Nowhere, the Dark Side of America's Achievement Culture, to Air at Adams International School on December 2nd & 9th 2010 at 7:00 pm

Adams International School to screen the acclaimed educational documentary Race To Nowhere. The film shows the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives, creating unhealthy, disengaged, unprepared and stressed-out youth. - November 01, 2010 - Adams International School

The New Y in Santa Ana is Now Open: Aquatics Center and Soccer Arena Provide New Opportunities for Youth & Families

Today, the Y begins a new chapter in its history with the opening of the new Aquatics Center and Speed Soccer Complex in Santa Ana, Ca. Swim & Sports programs begin November 1st; a Registration Day will be held Saturday, October 30th at the new Y. Y Programs provide new experiences and growth opportunities for all ages and celebrate common values of respect, responsibility, and caring. A Grand Opening Celebration Event will be held on November 20th at 10am, this is a free community event. - October 30, 2010 - YMCA of Orange County

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recent Headlines Within Child Care Services & Elementary & Secondary Schools

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