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JN Prioleau, Author of the Clyde Series, Publishes Her Fourth Children's Book: "Ole' Rabbit"
JN Prioleau (author of the Clyde series) recently published her fourth children's book, "Ole' Rabbit." And it's just in time for Christmas. A fun book that will become every child's favorite bedtime story. Originally from Charleston, SC, JN Prioleau always had a passion for writing since... - October 27, 2016 - JN Prioleau
New Children's Book Sparks Curiosity and Encourages Interest in STEAM Subjects
"Ms. Pearl Makes a Discovery" is a new children’s book designed to encourage curiosity and get children excited about learning! Readers will witness the adventures of Ms. Pearl and her animal friends, who all have a special interest in either science, technology, engineering, arts or math. Together, they explore the fascinating world of STEAM while inspiring the reader to recreate some of the amazing experiments performed in the book. - October 24, 2016 - Christina Washington
It’s Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Enrollment Season
Three Tips to Maximize Your Benefit from the American Association of Orthodontists - October 22, 2016 - Curium
KidMix App Now Available for Teens
KidMix has expanded their platform to include teenage users. Created by parents, Lisa and Clay Goldberg, KidMix is the first kids & teens only social platform that provides a safer social networking experience. Kids as young as 5 and up can connect with friends, share thoughts, upload media, schedule events, and follow social media celebrities. - October 22, 2016 - KidMixApp
Proposed RAISE Act Would Help Families Pay for Healthcare Costs
American Association of Orthodontists urges support for bill that would boost limits on Flexible Spending Accounts. - October 19, 2016 - Curium
Deliciously Healthy Halloween Recipes That Are Easy on the Teeth
Delightfully Devilish Deviled Eggs and Quirky Quesadillas just in time for Halloween. - October 18, 2016 - Curium
NACCE Honors Student Entrepreneurs at 14th Annual Conference
The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has honored outstanding student entrepreneurs at its 14th Annual Conference, underway now in Sacramento. - October 12, 2016 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Teams with the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church to Bring New, Edmond Campus Both Indoor & Outdoor Playgrounds in Time for Their Grand Opening
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church chose Edmond-based, Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, to design and install four new indoor and outdoor playground structures for their new Edmond campus building located at 900 N. Sooner Road (west side of I-35 in Edmond, OK.). - October 12, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Milwaukee Nonprofit Receives Funding from U.S. Department of Justice to Help Young Dads Beyond the Bars as They Transition Back Into Society
The Center for Self-Sufficiency (CFSS) announced today that it is the recipient of an innovative grant from the United States Department of Justice that will help young Milwaukee dads successfully transition back into the community. - October 07, 2016 - Center for Self-Sufficiency
Documentary Film Sheds Light on Postpartum Depression for National Depression Awareness Month
The film that is striking a chord with mothers and health professionals nationwide takes the next step with a special illness screening options and tips for Depression Awareness Month this October. Produced by Fura Films. - October 05, 2016 - Fura Films
ToyToy - Change the Way You Shop Toys. No More Stressful Birthday or Christmas Shopping.
Lisbon-based startup studio, Build Up Labs, announced the official launch of ToyToy, a toy discovery app that enables parents, relatives, and friends to find unique toys for the kids in their lives in a fun and effortless way. - September 30, 2016 - Build Up Labs
The Joyful Journey Baby Expo Extravaganza 2017 Event Caters to Expecting Moms and Their Family
The "Joyful Journey Baby Expo Extravaganza" helps Expecting Moms, Babies, Toddlers and families with vendors who focus on them before, during and after their pregnancy. - September 29, 2016 - Journey of Joy Children's Events
Papa Gino's Relaunches All You Can Eat Program
All You Can Eat Pizza and Pasta for just $4.99 per person with additional $1 sides, including meatballs and breadsticks. Papa Gino’s recently re-launched their popular All You Can Eat Program, where guests can visit any participating Papa Gino’s restaurant and enjoy endless cheese and... - September 19, 2016 - Papa Gino's
Tennessee Funds Innovative Approach to Combating Diabetes and Obesity
REAL Certified Program Ensures Participating Eateries Offer Healthy, Nutrient-Rich Menu Items - September 19, 2016 - United States Healthful Food Council
Fall Allergy News: Guardian Technologies™ Unveils Hi-Tech, Wi-Fi Smart Premium Air Cleaning System
New Wi-Fi-enabled Air Purifier Activated with Downloaded App Allows Users to Monitor and Control Indoor Air Quality from Anywhere at Anytime - September 16, 2016 - Guardian Technologies, LLC
Safe Wheels – The Transportation Solution for Families with Hectic Schedules, Announces Grand Opening in Bedford, NH
Safe Wheels (www.safewheelsforkids.com) announces the grand opening of their business and is quickly becoming the go-to resource for busy families in the Bedford, NH and surrounding area. - September 15, 2016 - Safe Wheels, LLC
New Children's Book Inspired by Theater-Loving Squirrel
ASD Publishing announces release of children’s book author Gregory G. Allen's third book, "Irving the Theater Nut!" that celebrates theater, chasing dreams, and teamwork. - September 08, 2016 - ASD Publishing
5 Things Your Child Should Take to School Everyday
What are the things your child should bring to school every day to ensure success? With school starting, it’s time to help your child learn to get organized, and it’s vital to help your son or daughter be ready to focus and learn. The five items are: something in which to hold pencils,... - September 04, 2016 - Organized for Success
Family Financial Product That Cures Entitlement Set to Launch on Labor Day
Zany parents of 12 uniquely-named children have discovered the cure to the current trend of entitlement. They call it The Moneypants Solution. It is a simple family financial strategy for leveraging the family money and resources to help motivate children to work, to care for themselves and their surroundings, to develop good habits, and to use money wisely. - September 02, 2016 - Rumble Productions, Inc.
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Selling Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments
Noah's Park & Playgrounds Now Offering Wide Variety of Freenotes Harmony Park Outdoor Instruments to its online E-commerce store, www.noahsplay.com - September 01, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
mSpy Launched a Survey to Examine a School-Bullying Phenomena
mSpy started a “What do you think about school-bullying?” campaign on Facebook to reveal school-bullying threats and asks parents for suggestions. - September 01, 2016 - mSpy
DFW’s Biggest Celebration of National Black Breastfeeding Week
The Chocolate Milk Festival: Celebrating Black Breastfeeding Families is hosted by RootMama Maternal Care at the DeSoto Civic Center on Sunday, August 28, 2016 from 2 pm – 5 pm. The event will convene expecting and new Black parents from southern DFW and beyond to uplift and celebrate... - August 22, 2016 - RootMama
"Exploring the Core" Creates Valuable Tool for Educators and Parents
One teacher aims to demystify the Common Core State Standards with a new app that lets parents and educators see how core skills develop in and across grade levels, according to the Common Core State Standards. This tool will help bridge the information gap between parents and teachers, empowering both to be more informed about what children are expected to know - and why. - August 19, 2016 - Greg Mullen
Boys & Girls Club of Garfield and C.S. Tree Productions Presents “The Back-2-School Experience”
Garfield Resident Organizes “Back-2-School” Benefit to Help Local Students. - August 19, 2016 - CS Tree Productions
U.S. Marine with a Soft Side: Veteran Brings Let Mommy Sleep Newborn Care to Northern New Jersey
At a time when many small businesses are failing, DC based Let Mommy Sleep opens it's first franchise to an unconventional owner -US Marine Veteran Tom Wicklow. - August 19, 2016 - LetMommySleep
Amazon Prime Video Adds Phonics School Cartoon Series to Its Growing Library of "Edutainment"
London based edutainment specialist EnablinGenius Ltd. releases Phonics School cartoon series (16 x 5 mins.) on Amazon Prime Video, the exclusive premium subscription service. - August 18, 2016 - EnablinGenius Ltd.
10th Annual Scottsdale College Fair
On October 22nd, 2016 from 1:00-3:00pm, The Scottsdale College Fair Foundation will bring 100+ colleges and universities from around the world to Desert Mountain High School. The Scottsdale College Fair gives students and parents the chance to converse with college representatives and gather additional information on admissions and financial aid. Info on their scholarship program will also be at the fair. Free to the public to attend. scottsdalecf.com - August 18, 2016 - Scottdale College Fair
Coast Music Debuts New Logo, Website and Focus on Rock and Popular Music Styles
Coast Music Rocks! That's the new message this prominent music school wants their community, students and teachers know - and to emphasize the new focus on teaching real world rock and other popular music styles. The new logo and website represents Coast Music and their faculty of working, professional musicians, all with a passion for teaching music. - August 16, 2016 - Coast Music
Craft Fudge Makes a Comeback
Describing the opening of a new craft fudge concept in the Hudson Valley New York - August 15, 2016 - David Seligmann
ATOM, the First Intelligent Home Security Robot That Learns to Recognize Your Faces
ATOM is a compact robot that recognizes your faces, talks to people, 360-degree auto-tracks intruders, and even checks your new email arrival. - August 13, 2016 - Amaryllo Inc.
South Nassau Communities Hospital Earns "Baby Friendly" Designation
The designation - awarded by the World Health Organization (WHO)/United Nations Children's Fund's (UNICEF) via Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. (BFUSA) – has been won by only two hospitals on Long Island. - August 12, 2016 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Modani Furniture's Back to School Sale
Modani Furniture is having a nationwide sale from August 8th to August 21st, 2016. Customers can walk into any of 9 showrooms across the U.S. and Canada or browse online at www.modani.com to take advantage of this limited time event. - August 08, 2016 - Modani Furniture
CHERP™ Answers Parents’ Most Worrisome Question - What Happens to Your Kids If You Die
A new legal, self-help product hits the market today that aims to give parents peace of mind around the common worry of what would happen to their kids if something happens to them. The Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP™, is an emergency response action plan designed by mother,... - August 04, 2016 - Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP
Back-to-School Shopping in Style with NorthPark Center and The Fairmont Dallas
Savvy shoppers are invited to experience a fashionable back-to-school getaway at The Fairmont Dallas just in time for Texas’ Tax Free Weekend, which takes place August 5-7, 2016. Shop at Dallas’ premier shopping destination, NorthPark Center, with over 230 unique retailers, restaurants... - August 01, 2016 - The Fairmont Dallas
Christmas in July Event to Support FeedMore
Kid to Kid Midlothian sponsors fund-raiser to feed Richmond. - July 27, 2016 - Kid to Kid Midlothian
BeAKidsHero Online Training Series Helps Parents Protect Children from Sexual Predators
BeAKidsHero has launched a free 3-part online training series for parents about child sexual abuse prevention. - July 25, 2016 - BeAKidsHero™
"Charlie" the New Family TV Series Premieres Exclusively on Roku TV September 2017
"Charlie" is a unique single camera half hour sitcom for preschoolers and their parents starring a baby and her dog who solve neighborhood problems with the help of their animal friends. - July 22, 2016 - Camille Solari
Baila Baila Spanish Through Music and Movement Opens in Santa Monica
Baila Baila is an innovative studio where parents and kids ages 0 to 5 can sing, dance and play while learning Spanish. - July 05, 2016 - Baila Baila
Northwest Christian Church to Reach New Families with the Addition of a Certified Special Needs Children’s Ministry
As part of its long term vision to connect the local community to Christ, Northwest Christian Church announced today that it will launch a new ministry for Special Needs Children in early October called “UNlimited.” It will be part of NWCC’s current KidsTown children’s... - July 05, 2016 - Northwest Christian Church
Anchors Away! Break of Dawn Coaching Releases Latest Book and Pays Homage to Daughter Leaving for the Navy
Break of Dawn Coaching has a newly released book that will make an impact on your life and the lives of your children. Owner and master coach Bradley Anderson felt compelled to write this book to honor his daughter who shipped out to join the US Navy in June of 2015. The book is full of advice, lessons, and affirmations that will be beneficial to all who read it. - June 25, 2016 - Break of Dawn Investments, LLC
Dark Helix Press Announces "Feeding the Kraken!" - A Crowd Source Recipe Book for Children
New mother needs help to decide what to feed her Kraken or child monster! - June 22, 2016 - JF Garrard
Fathers’ Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving Empowers Divorced Dads on WCIU-TV
On Thursday, June 16, nationally renowned family law attorney, and celebrated Fathers’ Rights author, Jeffery M. Leving will appear on the You & Me morning show, (broadcast on WCIU-Channel 26, at 6:30 a.m.), discussing legal tips for divorced dads for Fathers’ Day. Many children... - June 15, 2016 - Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd.
Daycare Pros Author Book for Working Parents
The authors of "Dear Daycare Parent: The Must-have Guide to Daycare for Working Parents," recognized an information gap in the parenting book market. Parents could learn all about different teaching philosophies or get guidance on how to raise their kids, but no one was talking to them about how to handle the daycare experience: until now. - June 15, 2016 - Dear Daycare Parent
Eta Nu Sigma Brooklyn & Queens Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated in Partnership with the Bedford YMCA Presents Swim1922 /Water Palooza
The USA Swimming Foundation raises funds to support programs that save lives and build champions in the pool and in life. USA Swimming Foundation works to increase swim participation and decrease drowning rates in the community. - June 08, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
Drug-Free South Prepares for Roundtable Discussion on Drug Prevention
The Drug-Free South is bringing several organizations together to discuss the drug epidemic and solutions to counter it in honor of International Day Against Drug Abuse on June 23rd. - June 03, 2016 - Drug Free South
Yes, Parents, Summer is Peak Lice Season
As summer 2016 unofficially launches, owners of LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Services, advises parents to be on the look-out for head lice. As resistance to chemical treatments increases, lice are becoming harder to eradicate and the incidence continues to grow. - June 02, 2016 - LiceDoctors
Cuddle Baby Up in Style and Comfort from Rothwood Row
Surround your newborn with exquisite taste and refined luxury with the five piece Candy Land Collection releasing on June 1st. - May 25, 2016 - Heather McCormick
Silicon Valley Baby-tech/ BabyFlix.net and Conquest Imaging
Silicon Valley tech company, BabyFlix® (www.BabyFlix.net), launches its US operations in partnership with Conquest Imaging (www.conquestimaging.com), the leading supplier of ultrasound parts and services in the US. BabyFlix simplifies sharing and enhancing ultrasound imagery for patients while... - May 25, 2016 - BabyFlix Inc.
"Exploring The Core" App Series Provides Valuable Tools for Educators and Parents
One teacher from Los Angeles demystifies state standards. - May 24, 2016 - Greg Mullen
Avoiding Scams Against Seniors - Learn About Current Scams Targeting Seniors and How to Protect Yourself - with Jason Novotny, Johnson County District Attorney's Office
Waddell & Reed, Estate Planning Kansas City, and ReeceNichols Leawood South are proud to announce a Seasons of Retirement event: Scams Against Seniors, 11:00am Wednesday, June 8th at 6300 Lamar Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas. - May 24, 2016 - Estate Planning Kansas City