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Local Childcare Coordinator, Michelle Carbeck, Attends Cultural Care Au Pair National Conference in Walt Disney World, Florida
Local Scottsdale resident Michelle Carbeck was recently invited to join nearly two hundred of her peers at a national conference in Walt Disney World, FL, hosted by Cultural Care Au Pair. Carbeck is a Cultural Care Au Pair local childcare coordinator (LCC) for Scottsdale and Cave Creek. At the... - May 14, 2010 - Cultural Care Au Pair - Scottsdale, Arizona
Local Interior Designer Receives Los Angeles Children’s Charity Angel Award
Local interior designer was honored and presented with Hillsides Angel Award during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Hillsides, a foster care charity serving children and families living in Los Angeles County, including Pasadena, presented the award to Judith Kenyon Burness during its Annual Angel... - May 14, 2010 - Hillsides
Volunteers Receive Los Angeles Children’s Charity Angel Award
Local jeweler and restaurateurs were honored and presented with Hillsides Community Angel Award during Child Abuse Prevention Month. Hillsides, a foster care charity serving children and families living in Los Angeles County, including Pasadena, presented the awards to Nelson Holdo, owner of Asanti... - May 14, 2010 - Hillsides
Greenspoon Marder Attorney Receives President’s Call to Service Award
William Berger, senior partner, co-chair of the litigation department and managing partner of the West Palm Beach offices at Greenspoon Marder, P.A., was presented with the President’s Call to Service Award, the highest honor awarded by the office of the President of the United States for... - May 12, 2010 - Greenspoon Marder
Clues to Poor Student Performance Given in Rooms of the Mind, Published by Outskirts Press
In his newest release, Rooms of the Mind: Quadrants for Success, published by Outskirts Press, veteran educator Terry M. Brown digs into the external and internal mental stages of learning in schools in order to offer solutions to the significant problems in today’s American education... - May 12, 2010 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
PRS Guitars, Youth Arts Forum, & Shuffleboard Records Present Youth Rock Live! a Simon Malls Performance Featuring Six Volt with Special Guest Whitney Kelly
Youth Rock Live charity concert series featuring Six Volt from Red Bank, NJ to raise money for Homeless Kids across America playing at 22 Simon Malls June - September. Sponsored by PRS Guitars, Shuffleboard Records and Youth Arts Forum. - May 11, 2010 - Six Volt
Bear Travels Around United States for a Good Cause
An ordinary teddy bear will be making an extraordinary journey around the country to raise awareness for Bears on Patrol. He will be documenting his journey with photos and videos at local points of interest. - May 10, 2010 - Bears on Patrol
Cultural Care Au Pairs Say: Happy "Host" Mother's Day!
Moms across the country are appreciated by their live-in au pairs who are in the United States to provide childcare for host families for up to two years. - May 07, 2010 - Cultural Care Au Pair, Mass.
Kids on Broadway to Participate in Human Race
Local non-profit Kids on Broadway will be walking for dollars as they try to raise funds to replace old microphone equipment. - May 06, 2010 - Kids On Broadway
PR Pro Daniel Kennedy Named to Board of Global Medical Relief Fund
Global Medical Relief Fund, the New York-based org. that aids amputee children from around the world, names international PR pro Daniel Kennedy of New York City to its advisory board. - May 05, 2010 - Daniel Kennedy Communications Services
WaterFest™ 2010 Set for May 30 - Thousands of Boats Expected at Family-Friendly Event for Boaters
Boats big and small from all over the Sunshine State will make their way to Port Canaveral’s Ski Island on Memorial Day as BoatFlorida.com launches their second annual WaterFest™ event. 100% of the proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. BoatFlorida.com hopes to raise $100,000 to benefit the charity, which matches adult volunteers to children in need of mentoring. - May 04, 2010 - BoatFlorida.com
Can't See Forrest Through the Trees? Author Publishes First Poet Tree Book.
Poet Tree has compiled his first collection of more than 100 poems, writing his first volume "Forrever Memories" about Forrest Pettengill's struggle with sexuality and how God helped shape Forrest's mind and soul. The author describes Mr. Pettengill's life during his relationships with both men & women after experiencing child sexual abuse and becoming a survivor. Included with each work, like history, the dates and times are recorded before and after each poem to help decode the past. - May 03, 2010 - Forrest Fyr
Duke Ellington Center’s Free Concert Encourages Music and Arts in Public Schools
Proudly wearing special Duke Ellington “Messengers of Harmony” buttons, hundreds of school children gathered around the Duke Ellington Statue this afternoon, at the northeast corner of Central Park, for a free Duke Ellington Day Concert hosted by The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts. - April 30, 2010 - The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts
Balfour Beatty Construction Builds Ronald Mcdonald Houses on Two Coasts
Balfour Beatty Construction is celebrating its contributions to two new Ronald McDonald Houses—the “House(s)-That-Love Built®”—each on opposite sides of the United States. On Friday, April 23, the House in San Diego, California received the 2010 Project Achievement Award... - April 29, 2010 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Storyteller Eric Wolf to Receive National Oracle Award for Work on the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric Wolf has been selected to receive an Oracle Award for Distinguished National Service to the storytelling community by the National Storytelling Network. - April 28, 2010 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
EnableMart Vendors Unite to Donate Assistive Technology to Orphans in Ecuador
Underprivileged orphans in Ecuador now have access to Assistive Technology to help them communicate thanks to the efforts of student volunteer Suzanne Durrant. Durrant sought support from Assistive Technology store, EnableMart.com in finding devices for the children after she volunteered for the orphanage and saw the need for communication tools. EnableMart enlisted the help of several of the most popular brands in Assistive Technology to donate products. - April 28, 2010 - EnableMart.com
The GSMTFoundation Autism Awareness Project
The GSMTFOUNDATION Raises Funds for Autism Awareness Korbin, the grandson of the founder of GSMFT is autistic and for Joseph Mastroianni, Korbin is special a joy to behold. When Korbin was born Joseph’s son Mark, assumed the role of a stay at home mom a role he finds fulfilling, while his... - April 27, 2010 - GSMTFoundation.com
Abrakadoodle's Kids' Imagination Project to Premiere at Art Whino Gallery
Children's art creations from around the globe will be exhibited at a special Abrakadoodle reception event on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Art Whino Gallery, National Harbor, Maryland. Event is open to the media and the general public. - April 24, 2010 - Abrakadoodle, Inc.
PE4life Joins The Century Council, Apolo Ohno and Dara Torres on Capitol Hill
PE4life, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to getting kids fit in a fun and interactive way joined The Century Council today on Capitol Hill for the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, a widely attended educational event that teaches parents and kids the importance of... - April 24, 2010 - PE4life
12 Year Old Golf Prodigy Shooting for $1 Million at Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County Golf Tournament
Youngest player in field of eight attempting to win prize money. - April 24, 2010 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Denton County
International Bullying Prevention Association Conference to Feature Cyberbullying, Technology and Other Issues Related to Bullying
The 7th Annual Conference of the International Bullying Prevention Association, "Challenge And Promise Of The Cyberworld: Bullying Prevention in the Age of the Internet" will take place in Seattle, Washington, on November 15 - 17, 2010. The Presenting Sponsor is the Microsoft Corporation. Emphasis will be on current issues in bullying, including cyberbullying and the impact on schools. - April 23, 2010 - International Bullying Prevention Association
SWAG-TV Act Outloud! Voice Your View, Vote SWAG-TV with Pepsi Refresh
SWAG-TV Act Outloud! announces submission for PepsiCo's Refresh Project, which grants thousands of dollars to 32 potential recipients voted America’s favorite idea, reflecting positive community impact. Vying for a grant of $50,000 in Pepsi’s category of Health, SWAG-TV focuses on... - April 23, 2010 - SWAG-TV
HotelTravel.com Sponsors BBAP Child-Watch Phuket Charity Golf Event
HotelTravel.com is a Platinum Plus Sponsor of the British Business Association – Phuket Child-Watch Charity Golf Event on 24 April. Child-Watch Phuket provides full-time care for more than 70 underprivileged school kids who have been abused and maintains a day care for children whose parents are incarcerated. - April 22, 2010 - HotelTravel.com
Kidpreneurs Wins Gold
Serial entrepreneurs and constant advocates for the fostering of intelligent young minds, the Toren brothers have done something unique with "Kidpreneurs," by outlining the basic tools and strategies adults use to groom their businesses in a simple, straightforward manner that will allow any child to easily understand. - April 21, 2010 - Matthew Toren and Adam Toren
Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make a Difference List
Love Our Children USA announced today the recipients of the Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, which recognize and support mothers in the celebrity and entertainment industries for their balancing motherhood, work and causes around the world. Among this year’s winners are celebrity moms Julianna Margulies, Amanda Peet, Keri Russell, Meredith Vieira, and Vanessa Williams. - April 20, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
Wisconsin Pediatricians Oppose Sale of "Raw Milk" -- WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 628 and SB 434
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics stands opposed to two companion bills currently going through the legislature that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized milk. "Raw milk" is a potentially dangerous food product that would endanger children and individuals with compromised immune systems, as well as the general public. - April 19, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
The 99th Match is Awarded Apex Reviews’ Highest Five Star Rating for Its Compelling Narrative and Relevance to Wrestling Today’s Challenges
Apex Reviews awarded The 99th Match its highest five star rating while its author recently met with more than fourteen hundred students at Brentwood High School where the story takes place to discuss career topics and wrestling with real life. - April 19, 2010 - Celestine Publishing, LLC
AuPairCare of Northeast Ohio Partners with Build-A-Bear and Donates to Akron Children's Hospital
Northeast Ohio AuPairCare Area Director Heather Murray along with local au pairs from 8 different countries participate in Annual Share-A-Bear Campaign. - April 17, 2010 - AuPairCare of Northeast Ohio
Cash4Books.net Partners with DonorsChoose.org to Turn Books Into Cash and New Classroom Supplies
Struggling classrooms around the country are getting an extra helping hand from Cash4Books.net customers with its new DonorsChoose.org Partnership. - April 15, 2010 - McKenzie Books, Inc.
Orange County Wing Chun Kung Fu School Opens
The Dragon Institute puts the Chinese martial arts system of Wing Chun Kung Fu on the map in Orange County, California. As Orange County's first facility dedicated to the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu, The Dragon Institute will teach the same martial arts system to studied by legendary martial arts actor Bruce Lee. - April 13, 2010 - The Dragon Institute
New NAPO® in the Schools Trained Provider Karin E. Fried Ready to Teach Kids How to be More Organized
Teaching your kids organizational skills when they are young will be a lesson they can carry with them throughout their life. NAPO® in the Schools Trained Provider Karin E. Fried is bringing her organizational skills to the kids in the second through fifth grade with a fun and informative program. - April 12, 2010 - Organizational Consulting Services
Boston Author Tries to Hit Funding Home Run for Bats and Books
Sports, exercise and books, natural partners, team up in children's library exhibit. Research shows exercise helps children lose weight and achieve more in school. - April 11, 2010 - Irene Smalls
Petit Confection to Launch at "The Sweetest Thing" Event; MAMAISTA and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer to Serve as Event Partners
Petit Confection, a French inspired children’s clothing line, will debut at “The Sweetest Thing” party on Tuesday, May 4 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at beloved West Village eatery Sweetiepie. The event will be hosted by MAMAISTA, a daily e-newsletter for chic moms and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer™ charity, who raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research through nationwide bake sales. - April 10, 2010 - Petit Confection
Area Women Owned Businesses Work Together to Benefit the Pajama Program
WNYKids.com, Baby’s Sweet Beginnings (Lancaster), Insty-Prints (Cheektowaga) and Monkey See, Monkey Do Children's Bookstore (Clarence) have joined forces to collect new books and pajamas for area children to benefit the Pajama Program. - April 09, 2010 - WNY Kids
Copious Publishing Author, Kijana Martin, Fills the Teen/Parent Communication Gap in the Unparalleled Young Adult Life Reference Book, "Real Life, Real Choices"
In an attempt to fill the gap, explain sensitive subjects with real life experience, or to be accessible when a parent or guardian isn’t, author, Kijana Martin has shared her life in a down to earth fashion to be referenced for a lifetime. - April 08, 2010 - Copious Publishing
Kids ‘R’ Kids Co-Owner Podcasts on Choosing a Summer Camp
Kids ‘R’ Kids Schools of Quality Learning in Cary, Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (www.kidsrkidscary.com) have announced the release of a podcast discussing the criteria parents should consider when choosing a summer camp for their child. In the podcast, Julie Moye, co-owner of... - April 07, 2010 - Kids R Kids
New Book on Teen Depression: "Save the Teens: Preventing Suicide, Depression and Addiction"
“Save the Teens: Preventing suicide, depression and addiction” written by Carolyn C. Zahnow, gives help and hope for those whose lives are touched by teens by providing the signs of depression and substance abuse – all in an effort to prevent the loss of life by suicide. - April 05, 2010 - Carolyn C. Zahnow, author
Dental Office in Fairfield, CT Now Accepts Husky for Children
Dr. Mariana Conant a Fairfield Connecticut Dentist is now accepting State of Connecticut - Children Husky program at her office. - April 04, 2010 - Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Fairfield
TIAS ARMS 9th Annual Benefit for Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
"Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are." Nkosi Johnson, 12 year old South African Aids Victim 1989-2001. Tias Arms, a non-profit, non-denominational organization founded by local Hoag Hospital nurse, Joanne Baker, is holding its 9th annual fundraising benefit, Sunday April 18th from noon to 4:00 pm, at Chapman University, Beckman Hall 404, Orange, California. the highlight of the event will be the auctioning of a "Dr. McDreamy" eligible bachelor. - April 02, 2010 - Tias Arms
Easter 2010 Freebies at EliteDresses.com
Kids may now download free Easter coloring pages at EliteDresses.com. These Easter coloring pictures were specially illustrated by Ms. Leanne Franson, who has illustrated more than 100 published titles. - April 02, 2010 - ChildBook-EliteDresses
comCables Wine Tasting Benefit is a Tremendous Success
Denver-based comCables sponsored the Here’s Life Inner City - Denver (HLIC-Denver) Wine Tasting & Silent Auction Benefit for the 6th consecutive year. The HLIC-Denver Wine Tasting Benefit was held at the Tivoli in Denver on the evening of March 27, 2010. The event, attended by 115 wine... - April 01, 2010 - comCables
Raising Money and Awareness to Keep America’s Children Safe on National Love Our Children Day on April 8th… a Kickoff to National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Love Our Children USA announced today its partnership with UNO Chicago Grill to enhance efforts to keep America’s children safe by kicking off the 27th National Child Abuse Prevention month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities with a celebration of children. - April 01, 2010 - Love Our Children USA
Learn to Lie like a Pro for April Fools Day with the Host of the Art of Storytelling Show
Eric Wolf, the host of the Art of Storytelling with Brother Wolf Show, is available to be interviewed on or before April 1st, 2010 on how to lie successfully for April Fools' Day. In 2009 he was interviewed on Fox 45 local News in Dayton, Ohio. Eric Wolf was a Master of Ceremonies’ at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C 2009 Folk Life Festival. - March 31, 2010 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
ARISE Celebrates 24 Years of Reaching Out to At-Risk, Incarcerated Youth Through Exciting Group Life-Skills Lessons and Compelling Interactive Activities
For nearly a quarter century, ARISE has motivated troubled youth to open up about their lives and express themselves while learning the crucial life skills in the dynamic ARISE curriculum. - March 31, 2010 - ARISE Foundation
Kuk Sool Won of Menlo Park, California - Martial Artists Raise Over $7000 for Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital
http://www.menlokuksool.com - Kuk Sool Won Martial Arts and Character Development Center – Martial Arts Kids raise money for other kids at second annual Kick-A-Thon. - March 30, 2010 - Kuk Sool Won of Menlo Park
Teens Against Distracted Driving Campaign
Roswold Foundation for Injured Children and Roswold Law Group Launch TADD Campaign To Raise Awareness of the Dangers of Texting While Driving Amongst Teenagers Roswold Foundation for Injured Children joins forces with Roswold Law Group and Teens Against Distracted Driving (TADD) in a campaign to... - March 28, 2010 - Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys
Sandbox Couture Offers 15% Discount Off Baby Clothes, Baby Gifts and Children's Clothes
Back to School Sale on Baby Clothes and Baby Gifts with VIP Discount Code of spring2010. - March 26, 2010 - Sandbox Couture
Blog Community Helps 36 Families in Real Life
Liz Logelin, a mother for only 27 hours before passing away, inspires thousands to help grieving families. The Liz Logelin Foundation grants $20,000 to grieving families. - March 26, 2010 - The Liz Logelin Foundation
Children’s Cancer Research Fund Announces Celebrity Spokespersons Team for 5th Annual Kids 4 Kids Run/Walk Event
Event Scheduled on April 25 to Support Children’s Cancer Research Fund. - March 26, 2010 - Children’s Cancer Research Fund
Keeping Kids Safe from Bullying and Cyber-Bullying; Child Abuse Prevention Services March 26 Legislative Breakfast in Melville, NY
The recent tragic suicide of 17-year old Alexis Pilkington on Long Island once again puts the spotlight on bullying and cyber-bullying, and how damaging and sometimes fatal bullying can be. The implications of the use of technology by bullies, and its impact on the school and community is a new frontier for legislators and educators that will be explored during the conference. - March 26, 2010 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)