Parenting News
Is the babymoon over? Look here for the latest on parenting, child rearing, managing family relationships and more. Experts, influencers, authors and companies feature news on books, resources, websites, products and services that help single parents and families survive every stage of life.
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
DNASwab by DNAExam Combines Convenience with Confidentiality at Home
The DNA Identity Testing Center is pleased to launch the DNASwab™ DNA Testing Collection Kit, a line of DNA test products that representatives hope will add a new level of confidentiality to its private DNA testing process. "Our DNA kit provides convenience and ease of use in the... - September 09, 2010 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Back-to-School Season Spurs Sales of Special Needs Tool
Small Canadian company garners multi-year contract with DynaVox Mayer-Johnson, the world's leading provider of communication and education products for people with significant speech, language and learning disabilities. Kid Companions is a chewable and wearable therapy accessory that is safe, stylish and effective for the Special Needs market. - September 07, 2010 - Pida IMP Ltd
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
Essential New Book, ‘Autism Tomorrow’, Features Temple Grandin
16 authors, including Temple Grandin, Stephen Shore, Bill Davis and Karen Simmons, deliver real world advice to help children with autism transition into adulthood. - September 04, 2010 - Autism Tomorrow
ToysN’Tayls Presents a New Product Line, "Wizarday - When Our Stuff Went Away!"
Toys’NTayls strengthens its innovative product concept line of educational books and toys by introducing its new product line called “Wizarday—When Our Stuff Went Away!” - September 02, 2010 - ToysN'tayls
MyDigitalFamily's Dr. S Assists Parents in Managing Kids' Media
Child psychiatrist guides parents in exploiting the electronic world that surrounds children. - September 01, 2010 - MyDigitalFamily
Leah Koenig, PCI Certified Parent Coach® & Child & Family Therapist and the Orange Blossom Society Announce the Presentation of a Five Week Love and Logic® Class
Leah Koenig, PCI Certified Parent Coach® & Child & Family therapist and the Orange Blossom Society announce the presentation of a five week Love and Logic® class: "Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!®" for birth to age six. The class will be presented at the Orange... - August 30, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Leah Koenig, Parent Coach & Child Therapist, Announces the Addition of Two Reading Resource Pages to myparentcoach.net
Leah Koenig, parent coach & child therapist, announces the addition of two reading resources page to www.myparentcoach.net. One for parents and one for parents to use with their children. - August 30, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
First Ever Children's Wear-Moldable Arch Support Insoles
KidZerts has created the first wear-moldable arch support insoles for children. These innovative children's insoles slowly mold to the unique contours of the bottom of each foot and will provide children with the support their growing feet need. KidZerts have a doctor-recommended design and will only benefit your child's feet. - August 28, 2010 - HealthyFeetStore.com
September is Baby Safety Month 2010
Babies possess an innate curiosity about the world around them. Unfortunately, this can expose them to many household hazards. - August 28, 2010 - Palmetto Childproofing
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
Snugg Launch Fills the Massive Choice Shortage in Designer Children's Nightwear
An online boutique especially for children's nightwear ages 0-10 years. A unique collection of UK and international designers. Affordable, great quality PJs and sleepwear. - August 23, 2010 - Snugg
Bottle Snugglers Reduce Baby Feeding Time Stress (Now for Less)
Prices were recently reduced to allow Moms of multiples to more easily buy two or three - August 22, 2010 - Bottle Snugglers
Covertly View Children’s Computer Screens in Real Time from Anywhere in the World with New Parental Software Developed by 24 Circle Group
A New Service to Spy On Your Child’s Computer (Legally). Stealth Viewer is a new software service that enables parents, with just One Click, from anywhere, on the road, the office, a hotel room or just sitting in their living room, to drop in on their children's computer screens and view live all of their children's online activity, chat conversations, tweets, emails, Facebook, MySpace and any other Social Networking interaction. - August 18, 2010 - 24 Circle Group LLC
One-Stop Spot for Back to School Bargains @ PlayPennies.com
PlayPennies.com hunts down the biggest bargains, discounts, vouchers and deals for Back to School savvy parents - August 18, 2010 - PlayPennies
U.S. Ambassador, Nicole Avant, Raises Autism Awareness in The Bahamas
Actress, bestselling author, and international autism activist Holly Robinson-Peete, and her husband former NFL quarterback, Rodney Peete, will be the special guests of United States Ambassador Nicole Avant at a reception on Monday August 16 to raise awareness about Autism. - August 14, 2010 - US Department of State, U.S. Embassy, Nassau
Leah Koenig, Parent Coach and Child Therapist in Bellevue, Washington Announces the Launch of Her New Website at myparentcoach.net
Leah Koenig, parent coach and child therapist at Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC in Bellevue, Washington announces the launch of her Parent Coaching and Child Therapy website located at www.myparentcoach.net. Parents searching for help with behavioral issues often turn to... - August 13, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
New Heat Sensitive Potty Training Sticker Hits the Market
PottyTrainingStickers.com Invents Toilet Stickers for Potty Training - August 13, 2010 - PottyTrainingStickers.com
Mansion Entertainment Premiers First-of-Its-Kind Product at MOPS
Mansion Entertainment recently premiered their new product, The Timmy, at the national MOPS Convention in Orlando, FL. MOPS, Mothers of Preschoolers, is an international organization providing information, products, and representation for Mothers/Grandmothers of young children. The Timmy, Mansion... - August 13, 2010 - Mansion Entertainment
MyBirthClass Receives The New Parent Guide "Seal of Approval"
The New Parent Guide chooses MyBirthClass for the 2010 Seal of Approval. Perfectly Prepared: Prenatal Birthing & Fitness by MyBirthClass gets recognized for excellence in providing prenatal education to expectant parents on fitness, birth, and newborn care. - August 13, 2010 - MyBirthClass
Leah Koenig Graduates from The Parent Coaching Institute as a Certified Parent Coach®
Leah Koenig, MA, graduates from the The Parent Coaching Institute (The PCI™), an innovative, distance-learning parent coach training program, the first graduate-level program of its kind in the nation. - August 09, 2010 - Bellevue Family Counseling
iCohere® Partners with World-Famous Author/Educator Howard Glasser to Produce Nurtured Heart Approach™ Workshop
Transforming the Difficult Child, All Children Flourishing methodology already used in hundreds of thousands of homes and classrooms around the world. - August 06, 2010 - iCohere
Palm Beach County School Kids Scramble for Back to School Physicals & Shots at MD Now Urgent Care
No Shots, No School, No Kidding! The Back-to-School rush has begun as MD Now Urgent Care Centers discount their School & Sport Physical Exams and mandatory Immunizations for school children this 2010/2011 School Season. - August 05, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
12 Million Americans Have Food Allergies: Unique New Website Helps Them Find Accommodating Restaurants
AllergyEats Allows Users to Find (and Rate) 600,000+ Restaurants, is Fastest Growing Source for Finding Allergy-Friendly Establishments. - August 04, 2010 - AllergyEats
We R' Moms Announces Addition of Free, Private and Secure Carpooling Tool
We R' Moms announced today, the addition of a free and private carpooling tool on their website. We R’ Moms, a free, online social community of moms, dedicated to helping each other get through their busy days is pleased to announce that they have added a free carpooling tool to their website. This addition enables moms to privately and securely get their children to their myriad of activities. - August 03, 2010 - We R' Moms
MyBirthClass Releases “Perfectly Prepared: Prenatal Birthing and Fitness” – A Birth Class in a Box
MyBirthClass launches an affordable and convenient solution to childbirth education for expectant couples with a combination of busy lifestyles and financial pressures frequently prevent women from effectively preparing for childbirth. - July 30, 2010 - MyBirthClass
Willow Bend Learning Center Announces Their Annual Open House & Parent Info Night
Willow Bend Learning Center announces their Annual Open House & Parent Info Night on August 19th, from 6:30 -8:30 pm. - July 30, 2010 - Willow Bend Learning Center
Borders Books, Northridge Has Teamed Up to Help Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) Close the Gap on November Goal of Collecting 100,000 Books
Launched last November, CCRC’s What a Difference a BOOK Makes campaign has a simple mission- ensure every child in the San Fernando Valley has access to age-appropriate books. Borders has stepped in for the not-so-simple part of helping CCRC collect 38,000 more books by November 29 to reach their goal of 100,000 books. Borders is rolling out a book drive exclusively at their Northridge, CA location now through August 30. - July 28, 2010 - child care resource center
Oxford Acupuncture Clinic, Naturechild, Announces New Antenatal Classes and Fertility Workshops for Oxfordshire Couples
A series of antenatal classes and fertility awareness workshops for Oxfordshire couples will be run by Oxford acupuncture clinic, Naturechild, who specialise in fertility, pregnancy and labour treatments. - July 28, 2010 - Naturechild Acupuncture Clinic
New, Improved Technique Yields Great Success in Gender Selection
Marking a great step forward in the field of gender selection, patients have reported great success using a new method that can safely and successfully ensure a pregnancy of their chosen gender. The new method, which combines sperm separation and IVF/PGD, has been in practice by The Silverman... - July 27, 2010 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale
Children and Teens Can Now Experience Relaxation Therapy on CDs to Manage Stress and Improve Self-Esteem
ShambalaKids offers a full line of relaxation therapy CDs for children and teens to manage stress, anxiety, sleep better at night and heighten self-esteem. - July 26, 2010 - ShambalaKids
Animal Printed Baby & Toddler Clothing - Zebra, Tiger, Giraffe and Leopard Onesies, Dresses, T Shirts & Hats
Animal printed onesies, T-shirts, pants, dresses, beanie hats for infants and toddlers available for summer 2010. "Animal prints are an ideal way to bring the taste of the jungle to every child’s wardrobe. These baby animal prints make the perfect gifts for Infants and Toddlers! Children's boutique stores, safari stores, zoos, Halloween retailers - will eat these animal prints up!" says Benson. - July 22, 2010 - Kidsblanks by Zoey
Shot In The Dark Mysteries Sponsors The Campaign to Save Parents' Summer Sanity
Shot In The Dark Mysteries sponsors The Campaign to Save Parents' Summer Sanity with daily activities delivered via Facebook feed to give parents positive time with the kids - and a little peace. - July 16, 2010 - Shot In The Dark Mystery Games
Diane Flynn Keith Presents Unschool Your Teen Seminar
The highly anticipated Unschool Your Teen Seminar: Rethinking, Redefining and Reinventing the Teen Years has been scheduled for October 2, 2010, Palo Alto, California. - July 15, 2010 - Diane Flynn Keith
Combi® USA Launches New Swing with Remote Control
The travel-sized Yurikago Swing with remote control offers parents convenience. - July 14, 2010 - Combi USA
Plachta, Murphy Launches Summer Baby Items Drive
West Michigan law firm Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C., is partnering with Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) to help provide for our local families. Bring in a baby item through August 31 to the office of Plachta, Murphy & Associates and receive a certificate for a simple Estate... - July 13, 2010 - Plachta, Murphy & Associates, P.C.
Local Houston Business Glamour Avenue Parties Nominated for Nickelodeon's ParentsConnect Parents' Pick Award for Best Party Entertainer 2010
The Parents' Picks Awards is a nationwide online poll that allows parents to vote for their favorite family places, products and parenting tips from July 7 through August 31, 2010. - July 11, 2010 - Glamour Avenue Parties
Against All Odds, the Journey Through - a True Story from Tragedy to Triumph by LaShawn Butler
Life happens, but we have the ability to decide to strive to achieve more than our circumstances wish to dictate; anyone who desires to can emerge from adversity victoriously with a story to share to strengthen others. LaShawn, a rape victim, and single mother refused to succumb to the many challenges life brings, but confronted them and ultimately emerged victorious in her courageous life story. - July 07, 2010 - Against All Odds, The Journey Through
Kidz Comfort Offers Free Arts & Crafts E-Book
Kidz Comfort is releasing its first Free Rainy Day Activities for kids E-Book - July 03, 2010 - Kidz Comfort
Ohio Mom Invents New Baby Product
Annie Pryor, Ph.D., inventor and mother of three, recently launched a website for her new business – Mommy GeniusTM. Being a stay-at-home mom has prompted Ms. Pryor to invent a product to make a mother’s life easier – a Bib Drying Rack. The Bib Drying Rack is the first product of... - July 02, 2010 - Mommy Genius
Gender Differences in Math Intelligence: Is It a Gift or a Matter of Personality?
PsychTests AIM Inc. reveals interesting gender results from their intelligence test and ponders the potential relationship between personality and IQ. PsychTests’ IQ Test can be found at http://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/2148. - June 30, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Teenage Eating Disorders and Self-Esteem Confronted with Launch of New eBooks for Parents and Teens
Relate Publishing has launched a new eBook series to help parents understand their teenage girls and to provide support for teens struggling with eating disorders and body image. “Problems with self-esteem and body issues among teens are on the rise. A growing number of girls are suffering... - June 30, 2010 - Relate Publishing, LLC
Fireworks and Your Family: Leave It to the Pros. Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caregivers to Prohibit Use of Fireworks.
Many families use fireworks as entertainment during the summer months, especially over the Fourth of July holiday. But is it safe? A surprising number of injuries and fatalities occur each year from using fireworks at home. It is much safer and easier to enjoy fireworks displays at events organized by professionals. - June 25, 2010 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Pregnancy Fitness Group to Debut in July
The LifeFitness4Me Pregnancy Fitness Group offers prenatal exercise classes and nutrition advice to moms-to-be in the San Diego area. - June 22, 2010 - LifeFitness4Me
New Resource to Help Mothers of Multiples (and Singletons) Save Money - from IntelligentMommy.com
IntelligentMommy.com was released this morning. The new website offers users the ability to search a variety of stores, sources to save money on disposable diapers and other baby supplies. - June 21, 2010 - Intelligent Mommy
Water Words That Work Announces the Council of Governments' Launch of New Blog for Area Moms
The Metro DC Mom Blog has launched as a resource for moms in DC and suburban Maryland, and Virginia. The blog will feature tips, interviews, fun articles, and more. The blog is sponsored by a group of area local governments who have family and health related services and requirements for residents. - June 21, 2010 - Water Words That Work, LLC
Ordize Online Daycare Finder Expands Parent and Provider Tools to Further Enhance the Quality of Daycare and Childcare Information
Ordize, the groundbreaking online quality daycare locator service, has announced completion of its Web site overhaul which includes new features offering parents the ability to click simply on state/city combinations to find quality daycare and childcare centers across the U.S. as well as broader... - June 19, 2010 - Ordize
Makewell Helps Nigerian Family Find a Facility to Perform Rare Separation Surgery for Conjoined Twins
Makewell Meditour Ltd., a pioneer in India’s medical tourism industry lived up to its tagline - “Connecting you to good health” when it successfully organised the surgery that gave a new life to eight month old, co-joined Nigerian twins. The eight-month-old twins shared a common... - June 18, 2010 - Makewell Meditour Ltd
Combi® USA Launches New Play Yard with Unique Folding Mechanism
The Tatami Play Yard offers a solution to parents dealing with cumbersome play yard assembly - June 16, 2010 - Combi USA