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Schools in Philadelphia Prepare to Open to Students and Head Lice in September
According to Wendy Beck, owner of LiceDoctors, every year with the end of camp and the beginning of school, there are significant outbreaks of head lice in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. August through October is peak head lice season. - September 02, 2013 - LiceDoctors
New Children’s Book Helps Parents Manage Bedtime
Stories to Make You Dream, the new book by John Roozen, includes seven stories, each about 20 minutes long, each with a new cast of characters and setting, and each striving for a successful night’s end. - August 30, 2013 - Windoggle Publications
Darling Homes Announces the Start of Pre-Sales of Its Villa Product at Its Long Anticipated Community Lakeside DFW in Flower Mound
Darling Homes has announced the start of pre-sales of its 30-foot Villa product in its new community Lakeside DFW in Flower Mound. Designed to offer Dallas-Fort Worth residents the opportunity to live, work and play in the desirable community, Lakeside is gaining attention from DFW home buyers for... - August 29, 2013 - Darling Homes
The Allstate Foundation Funds High School Teen Safe Driving Campaigns; High School Students Are Empowered to Become Smart Driving Activists
Safety Center receives a grant from The Allstate Foundation to fund contests for high schools students to create teen safe driving campaigns reinforcing safe driving attitudes and behavior. Car crashes are the #1 cause of teen fatalities. Contests will provide incentives for teen-to-teen high school campaigns using the power of peer influence to change perceptions about taking risks behind the wheel and helping to make safe, responsible driving behavior become the socially acceptable standard. - August 29, 2013 - Safety Center
10 Years Ago, Spas Became Mainstream for Expecting Moms
Until 10 years ago this September, the idea of prenatal massage for moms was nearly nonexistent. When the country's first prenatal spa opened it's doors in Northern California, it symbolized the beginning of a new era of specialized services for expecting moms. Now, through Belly Friendly, spas across the country have access to tools to help them create a pregnancy-friendly environment with outstanding services. - August 29, 2013 - Belly Friendly
Schools in Phoenix Check for Head Lice as Students Return from Summer Vacation
Wendy Beck of LiceDoctors, a leading national in-home professional head lice treatment service, says that the incidence of head lice increases each year and this is largely due to the growing resistance among head lice to the chemical treatments. - August 29, 2013 - LiceDoctors
Easing the Transition Into College for Students and Parents
College offers the first year student exposure to world of new things both in and outside of the classroom, but there will be both challenges and success for students and parents. - August 29, 2013 - American International College
New Production Company Brandon Street Films Has Announced an 9-Picture Film Slate, Beginning with "The Disappearance of Dinosaur Stan"
Brandon Street Films is in advanced development with a number of projects including, The Disappearance of Dinosaur Stan, written and directed by Gordon Michaels, based on the book, "The Disappearance of Dinosaur Sue," by Joseph Kchodl and Wendy Caszatt - Allen. Other projects in the script stages of development include the Detroit based heist drama, "Overtime," written by Gordon Michaels, "One Way Ticket," and the comedy, Harold Undercover, a sequel to the critically acclaimed, Unbeatable Harold - August 28, 2013 - Brandon Street Films
Savingforcollege.com Releases Q2 529 Plan Performance Rankings
529 plans from District of Columbia, Alaska, and Nevada garnered top spots in Savingforcollege.com’s Quarterly 529 Plan Performance rankings for investment performance through June 30, 2013. - August 28, 2013 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
Free Workshop - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend an Educational Workshop featuring Susan Conners, M.Ed. on Sept 29th (Elmhurst)
Internationally recognized speaker and author, Susan Conners, M.Ed., will lead a free workshop on the impacts of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and associated disorders (OCD, ADD/ADHD and anxiety) on social, emotional well-being, school performance and behavior on September 29th. CPDU credits are available. On-line registration by Sept 25 is mandatory. - August 28, 2013 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
LiceDoctors Advises: Do Your Homework Before Hiring a Lice Removal Service
LiceDoctors Lice Treatment Services reports that the number of head lice services in the New York area has increased tremendously over the past three years. With low barriers to entry in the industry, it is particularly important that clients do their research before hiring a company. - August 27, 2013 - LiceDoctors
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service Expands Service Area in Denver-Boulder, Colorado
LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment and Nit Removal Service, the premier in-home treatment service, Expands Coverage Area in Colorado. LiceDoctors mobile head lice treatment travels to many cities in the Denver and Boulder areas as well as other areas around the state. - August 27, 2013 - LiceDoctors
Back to School in Dallas Launches Peak Head Lice Season
Back to School in Dallas means peak head lice season. LiceDoctors offers guaranteed solution to head lice problem as schools open. - August 26, 2013 - LiceDoctors
Houston Schools Open to Students and Head Lice
As schools all over Houston launch their school year, children return from summer vacation bringing unwanted guests in the form of head lice. LiceDoctors Head Lice Treatment Service reports that head lice are on the rise and that September is the peak of head lice season. - August 25, 2013 - LiceDoctors
Plush Pants Cloth Nappy Trial Scheme Keeps Over 1 Million Disposables Out of UK Landfill
Plush Pants Cloth Nappies, a leading UK online retailer, has kept over one million disposable nappies out of landfill, by converting parents to using reusable nappies instead - reducing nappy waste by a minimum of 213,750kg since 2004. Plush Pants offers a nappy trial scheme – both online... - August 23, 2013 - Plush Pants
Checking for Head Lice Simplified by Hair Whisperers
Download the Proof of Lice card from Hair Whisperers to determine if your child has head lice. - August 22, 2013 - Hair Whisperers
Brick Houz Presents "The Happy Mommy Hustle" a Web Series About a Working Mom and a Stay-at-Home Mom
Brick Houz Productions is releasing episodes of its new fictional comedy series “The Happy Mommy Hustle” (formerly titled “Mom Enough For Ya?!”) on YouTube now. Episodes can be seen on the dedicated channel, youtube.com/thehappymommyhustle - August 22, 2013 - Brick Houz Productions
From the Mind of a Nine-Year-Old to the Shelves of Harrods
BrickStix® reusable stickers and decals, the latest in LEGO® brick accessories from award-winning child inventor Greyson MacLean, hit the shelves in Harrods’ Toy Kingdom. - August 21, 2013 - BrickStix LLC
Building Peaceful Families Unveils "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" Exhibit: a 7-Year Tribute to Positive Male Role Models Serving Bay Area Children and Families
Building Peaceful Families today unveiled the new "Silicon Valley Fatherhood Hall of Fame" display at the Santa Clara County Government Cente (70 W. Hedding Street in San Jose). The exhibit includes the names of nearly 80 Top Community Dads, prominent Bay Area men who have been honored and celebrated by BPF over the course of seven years. - August 17, 2013 - Building Peaceful Families
Community Workforce Solutions Launches Clean Start Diaper Service and Offers Affordable Option for Eco-Conscious Parents
Community Workforce Solutions, Inc. (CWS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment, announces the launch of Clean Start Diaper Service with weekly home delivery and pickup of cloth diapers, which are made of sustainable and renewable 100% cotton. In-home customer consultations are also available to train parents-to-be on the use of cloth diapers as an environmentally friendly alternative. - August 16, 2013 - Community Workforce Solutions, Inc.
Acclaimed Music Together® Classes to be Offered in San Rafael and Novato
Sing-Dance-Play Music Together® will begin classes this fall in new locations in Novato and San Rafael, announced Sing-Dance-Play director Elina Coulter. The next ten-week semester of classes starts the week of September 9 at Marinwood Community Center in San Rafael, and Hamilton Community... - August 15, 2013 - Sing-Dance-Play
Michigan Fertility Center 3rd Annual Baby Reunion, Celebrates Nearly 1,700 Babies Born
A popular event started in 2010 continues as Reproductive Medicine Associates of Michigan holds their 3rd Annual Baby Reunion on August 17, 2013 at Clawson Park in Clawson, MI. - August 12, 2013 - Reproductive Medicine Associates of Michigan
WESPN-TV.com Preserves Childhood Memories
WESPN-TV.com announces a unique TV product that preserves childhood sports memories in the form of a TV Sports Show. - August 11, 2013 - WESPN-TV.com
About Families Center Opens in Palm Desert, CA
About Families Inc. announces the opening of their resource and education center in Palm Desert. The About Families board and volunteers have worked very hard on raising enough money to rent a space for the center. They are proud to announce that they are now open at 74350 Alessandro, Suite B6 in Palm Desert . - August 11, 2013 - About Families Inc
Magnitude.IO Reaches Space, Expands K-12 EdTech Catalog
Magnitude.IO announced today that its first client, Nanosatisfi, has reached Low Earth Orbit with its cube satellites, Ardusat-1 and Ardusat-X. In addition, Magnitude.IO is pleased to announce LightUp, Roominate, and ManyLabs have been added to its project-based catalog of Science, Technology,... - August 09, 2013 - Magnitude.IO, Inc.
New Book Mixes Therapy and Cooking to Aid in Communications
Cookbook mixes therapy and recipes to act as a tool for families to come together at dinner time. - August 08, 2013 - ASD Publishing
Whilly Bermudez Publishes First in a Series of Positive & Inspirational Children’s Books
Critically acclaimed children’s book aims at instilling the value of good deeds in children. Book Signing Event planned for Miami Lakes, Florida. - August 05, 2013 - WB Media
NewProductHelp.com to Lead Marketing Efforts for Play Pen Tent Cover Invention
Tobi C., California resident and inventor, has contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Play Pen Tent Cover concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new twist on a commonly used children's accessory, the Play Pen Tent Cover features a... - August 04, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.
Operation KidSafe Announces Fingerprint Station Location in Langley, BC
One of the Operation KidSafe digital fingerprinting units will be available at no charge to area families, starting in August 21, 2013 in the Vancouver metro area. This system produces a lifetime safety record for a child and only the parent gets a record of the visit. Safety tips and education are also provided so parents can help arm their children with knowledge. - August 03, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Northern Virginia Parents of Two Launch CareLuLu.com, an Easy and Free Online Child Care Search Tool
After struggling to find a daycare, a local entrepreneurial couple creates website to simplify search for other parents. Patrick Matos and Evgeniya (Jen) Usmanova, parent of two girls ages 4 and 2, together with co-founder Gabriel Chagas Marques are on a mission to help families find safe, affordable and high-quality child care and early childhood education. - August 03, 2013 - CareLuLu
YES Youth Education Support
NAMI Lansing is sponsoring a dialogue with Joanne Riebschleger, PhD, MSU School of Social Work, to discuss YES- Youth Education and Support on August 15, 2013 7:00 p.m. at the McLaren Educational Center on the Greenlawn Campus, corner of Greenlawn and Washington. YES is part of a greater initiative... - August 01, 2013 - NAMI Lansing Inc
Award Winning Author Launches Together With Alzheimer's Ezine
Author Catherine Gentile has launched Together With Alzheimer's Ezine in hopes her family's experiences with Alzheimer's will help others. - July 30, 2013 - Together With Alzheimer's Ezine
New Website Dedicated to Helping Mother’s Choose the Best Baby Products
A new website has just been launched featuring a hand-picked selection of the World's Best Baby Products and must-haves for mothers with new babies. There are reviews, ratings and sale alerts of these top products along with information on the best places to purchase them. The website was created... - July 30, 2013 - World's Best Baby Products
US Army Europe Band's Grey Cafe to Perform at Mom2Mom KMC World Breastfeeding Week Open House
USAREUR Band Combo brings the party with them as they join other military and private oganizations in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week - July 27, 2013 - Mom2Mom KMC
DogsBite.org Releases "Beyond the Interview" Essay: Father of Child Killed by Babysitter's Pit Bulls Speaks Out After Attack
Jeff Borchardt, the father of a young boy mauled to death by two pit bulls, and the owner of the dogs, Susan Iwicki, speak out to warn others about the myth, "It's all how they're raised," to prevent future pit bull maulings and fatalities. - July 26, 2013 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Mom2Mom KMC Hosts Big Latch On, World Breastfeeding Week Open House
World Breastfeeding Week 2013 highlights the importance of Peer Counseling for breastfeeding mothers. Mom2Mom KMC provides breastfeeding peer support for American military families stationed overseas in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. - July 26, 2013 - Mom2Mom KMC
"American Dream; American Nightmare" – California Jury Returns a $1.525 Mil Verdict in Toxic Asbestos Exposure Case
Plaintiffs’ law firm Weitz & Luxenberg, P.C. helped secure a seven-figure verdict this month on behalf of a Los Angeles man who developed cancer through his exposure to asbestos-containing construction and automotive products. - July 24, 2013 - Weitz & Luxenberg
Saving Now Beats Borrowing Later When It Comes to College Costs
In light of the current student debt crisis, 529 college savings plans are emerging as a cost-reducing alternative. - July 22, 2013 - Savingforcollege.com LLC
GradSave Sponsors $5,000 Children’s College Fund Sweepstakes
Enter to win $5,000 Towards a Child’s 529 College Savings Plan. - July 20, 2013 - GradSave
GradSave is Going Fee-Free to Help Customers Save Money for College
College savings registry GradSave.com eliminates fees so parents can save even more. - July 14, 2013 - GradSave
Honoring a Texas Tradition, Newman Village Hosts Third Annual Newman Family BBQ on Fourth of July
Frisco Neighborhood Celebrates the Tradition of “Dinner on the Grounds” with Newman Family - July 12, 2013 - Darling Homes
The Mud was Bittersweet - Fundraiser for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund Organized by The Martial Arts Arena
A group of local residents consisting of men, women, college & high school students from all walks of life & fitness levels raised $6000 for The Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund. - July 10, 2013 - The Martial Arts Arena
Let's Go to China!
Let's Go to China! is a book series for early readers. With wonderful art and interesting facts, the series is designed to capture the attention of both readers and listeners of any age. - July 08, 2013 - Tommy Tong
Innovation Direct™ Designated Official Marketing Representative for Patent Pending Peace of Mind Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve a vital purpose in protecting one’s loved ones, the Peace of Mind, has been developed by George Summerville of Elk Grove, California. The invention’s unique design enables its users to effectively and accurately monitor the whereabouts of... - July 07, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Jelena's Bumpers Invention to Potential Licensees
Jelena O., Louisiana resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Jelena's Bumpers concept to potential licensees in industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet important new product targeted at parents and caregivers of babies... - July 06, 2013 - New Product Help, Inc.
Drug-Free South Turning the Tide of Drug Abuse Across Tennessee
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South is a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World which educates young people on the harmful effects of drugs. - July 05, 2013 - Drug Free South
Mom’s New Book Gives an Innovative Way to Connect with Kids, Offers Life Lessons "from the Road"
Gretchen Breuner pulled her three kids out of school, put them in a used RV and then drove 10,079 miles throughout the United States. Crossing 19 states in three months, and seeing more than 50 historical and national landmarks, Breuner and her children effectively turned the country into their classroom. Breuner offers parents an innovative way to connect with their children and she humorously shares some of life’s greatest lessons she learned while crisscrossing the country. - July 04, 2013 - The RoadScholarz
Taylor Morrison’s Terrain in Castle Rock Celebrates Summer with Summer Splash Weekend Event
Taylor Morrison is marking the opening of its new neighborhood in Castle Rock with a Summer Splash Weekend Event on July 13-14. The Colorado home builder’s new neighborhood at Terrain will celebrate the summer with a visit from the Denver Cupcake Truck, free snow cones and free water toys... - July 03, 2013 - Taylor Morrison
Social Shopping Site MyReviewsNow.net Welcomes Maclaren Baby to Its Online Mall
Online shopping leader and consumer review hub MyReviewsNow.net extends a warm welcome to new affiliate partner, Maclaren Baby to the Children's Apparel and Toy Portal in the online shopping mega mall. Maclaren Baby is the manufacturer of acclaimed baby strollers and other high end children's products. - June 29, 2013 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Gungroo Announces "Let Teens Be," a Facebook App for Parents
Gungroo, a safe, "fun + learn" destination for kids, has announced the release of "Let Teens Be," a Facebook App for parents. The App provides parents with a dashboard overview of who their teens have added as a friend and what’s publicly visible on their teens’... - June 28, 2013 - Gungroo Software