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Little Keeper Sleeper New Product Styles Have Arrived
Miraquad Corp., home of the Little Keeper Sleeper is happy to announce they recently expanded their line of zippered back “sanity saving” toddler sleepers. - February 28, 2010 - Miraquad Corp. Little Keeper Sleeper
Chic Diapers Announces Grand Opening Sale
After a soft launch last December, Chic Diapers, a Utah-based soft cloth diaper company, is celebrating the Grand Opening of their online store. As part of that Grand Opening, the company is holding a special 15% off sale. “The Grand Opening is a chance for us to showcase what we have to... - February 25, 2010 - Chic Diapers.com
NANNYGUARDS(SM) Announces Nanny Security Training
NANNYGUARDS(SM) a premiere nanny security training organization announces its new training program Child Protection Specialist (CPS) program. Designed for all nannies, but specifically geared to those that work with families that travel extensively, are influential corporate heads, celebrities and athletes, NANNYGUARDS trains nannies in operational security revolving around children. - February 25, 2010 - NANNYGUARDS(SM)
kajeet Publishes Free Guidelines for Teen and Tween Cell Phone Use
kajeet advocates use of cell phone contracts to set usage limits before giving kids mobile devices. - February 24, 2010 - kajeet Inc.
In the Economic Downturn, AuPairCare Live-in Childcare Does Its Part to Provide Families with Affordable Childcare
AuPairCare provides families with affordable, personalized care. Families come to depend on their au pairs greatly for the balance they bring to their family, and some families even nominate their au pairs for the "Ultimate Au Pair" contest. - February 23, 2010 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
Insight HD with Host Hugh Downs Announces New Series on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Insight HD's new series, focused on Autism Spectrum Disorders, will highlight the organizations and effective treatments helping to positively impact the lives of families whose children struggle with autism. - February 19, 2010 - Insight HD
ADD Coach Kristi McClanahan to Discuss Hunter vs. Farmer ADHD Theory on Attention Talk Radio Hosted by Jeff Copper, Attention Coach, Presented by DIG Coaching Practice
Host and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews ADD coach Kristi McClanahan. Hear Kristi share her entertaining personal experience as she came to realize she has ADD and embraced it, and gain insight on ADHD in the context of Thom Hartmann Hunter vs. Farmer ADHD theory. This show promises to be fun, lighthearted, and very insightful. - February 18, 2010 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
MyPrincessPartytoGo.com Now Offers a New Line of Cost and Time Saving Princess Birthday Party Supplies to Help Busy Moms Called "Sheer Fun" Party in a Bag
The new product line from MyPrincessPartytoGo.com is called Sheer Fun Party in a Bag. It's a Party. It's a Favor. It's a Cost and Time Saver. Shimmering Organza Bags come complete with princess theme dress up and craft inside. The dress up and craft are used throughout the party and later put back in the bag to take home as party keepsake favors. - February 17, 2010 - Princess Enchanted Parties, LLC
goAUPAIR Representative in Dallas/Fort Worth Available to Help Families Find Affordable Childcare
goAUPAIR is pleased to confirm Denise Petty as the Local Area Representative for the Dallas/Fort Worth area. As a Local Area Representative, Petty helps educate families about the Au Pair program and provides year-round support to those who host an Au Pair from goAUPAIR. Petty personally meets... - February 16, 2010 - goAUPAIR Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Award-Winning Writer Publishes Groundbreaking Book on Adoption
New book offers unique insight into adoption from the adoptive parent’s perspective. - February 13, 2010 - Sally Bacchetta - Freelance Writer/Author
G. Emerson Dickman, Esq. to Speak at Special Parents of Teaneck (SPOT) Monthly Meeting About Learning Disabilities and Delinquent Behavior
Who: Special Parents of Teaneck (SPOT) and G. Emerson Dickman, Esq., an attorney who specializes in the representation of children with disabilities and currently the president of the International Dyslexia Association. What: Workshop Focusing on the Link Between Learning Disabilities And... - February 11, 2010 - SPOT NJ
Kidz Comfort Has New Parent Support Blog: Kidz Comfort’s Blog Supports Parents with Useful Parenting Guides, Parent Support and Articles
Kidz Comfort has changed their blog to focus more on the topics that all parents are wanting to learn more about. This blog is now geared towards helping other parents with their parenting concerns. It features many articles on topics such as “Guidelines for Safe Computer Use at Home”,... - February 10, 2010 - Kidz Comfort
Free Empowered Parenting Workshops Offered for Parents of Young Children
Parents of young children want to raise children who feel good about themselves and care for others, yet they often feel overwhelmed and confused about how to be a confident parent. Dr. Kathleen Cuneo will be offering workshops to empower parents to be the best parents they can be. - February 05, 2010 - Kathleen Cuneo, Ph.D.
Largest U.S. Surrogacy Agency to Host Private Consultations in London
Growing Generations, the largest U.S.-based surrogacy agency, will be in London, England in March to perform consultations with prospective clients. The private surrogacy consultations for interested future parents will be conducted by Growing Generations’ CEO, Stuart Miller, from March 8-12, 2010. - January 31, 2010 - Growing Generations, LLC
Study Shows Public Funding Contributes to Family Success
A new study released by the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) examines the vital importance of child care subsidies for families and their communities. The report, funded by the California Department of Education, illustrates that publicly funded programs allow lower income parents to work and... - January 29, 2010 - child care resource center
New Internet Radio Program: Holistic Children Radio Can be "Your Family Survival Guide"
Cathi Curen, author and educator will host Holistic Children Radio, providing alternative guidance for family challenges. - January 28, 2010 - Holistic Children Radio
MyDigitalFamily Releases New Book by Child Psychiatrist Urging Texting Ban While Parenting
Who even heard of texting five years ago? Now we have federal and innumerable state bans on texting (and cell phone use) while driving, providing yet another example of how we are a step behind in reacting to the explosive changes wrought by technology in our lives. But the impact of technology on our kids and families has been just as explosive and can be even more destructive than traffic accidents. So how about a texting ban while parenting? A doctor tells why and shows how. - January 27, 2010 - MyDigitalFamily
New Book Offers Pregnant Women Relief from Aches and Pain
The new book titled “Be a Fit Mama: The Essential Pregnancy Stretch Manual,” by fitness consultant Kenya Moses, provides women with stretches that will help alleviate the aches and pain associated with pregnancy. - January 27, 2010 - Be A Fit Mama, Inc.
Temple Touch Mini Thermometer Wins Family Review Center Award
Revolutionary thermometer wins editor’s choice award in health and beauty category - January 27, 2010 - Temple Touch
babymomstreet.com Connects the Dots for Indian Moms
Pregnancy and Parenting Portal for Indian mothers, babyMomStreet.com, continues to deliver value to moms and dads. - January 26, 2010 - babyMomStreet.com
Summit Series for Families Offers New Twist on the Traditional Book Club
Organizers of Summit Series for Families 2009 announce plans to expand program in 2010. - January 25, 2010 - Summit Series For Families
Lifft™ Baby Slings Become New Addition to Little Possums’ Family
Lifft™ Baby Slings are proud to announce they have recently joined Little Possums, the UK’s baby sling retail specialist. - January 24, 2010 - Lifft Slings
Mangrove Seed, Inc. Announces New Guidebook for Self Discovery and Authentic Expression
A new guidebook for individuals and groups seeking new ways to discover their True S(s)elf and authentic personal expression in daily living. - January 22, 2010 - Mangrove Seed, Inc.
Gift Card Girlfriend: 5 Lessons Kids Learn from Gift Cards
From setting a budget to calculating sales tax, Shelley Hunter, the Gift Card Girlfriend (GCG), says parents can teach their children valuable lessons when redeeming gift cards. - January 22, 2010 - Gift Card Girlfriend
Friendly Class and Home Settings to Support Children with ADHD, with Dr. Sydney S. Zentall
Host and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews Dr. Sydney Zentall, professor at Purdue University, to get an educator’s insight on creating a positive ADD environment. Dr. Zentall will share her insight on what she pays attention to, directed at revealing key concepts and drivers to promulgate an enriching environment to nurture children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). - January 22, 2010 - DIG Coaching Practice LLC
Disney-Inspired Children's Playhouses for Your Backyard
Lilliput Play Homes, Inc., makers of quality children's playhouses, introduces Disney-inspired children's playhouses for the backyard: Mickey's Diner, Mowgli's Hut, and Snow White's Cottage. - January 22, 2010 - Lilliput Play Homes, Inc.
PAMP Aims to Repeat the Outstanding $30k Proceeds Raised from the 2004 Tsunami Relief Bake Sale for Haiti Victims
The Parents Club of Palo Alto Menlo Park (PAMP) is hosting a Haiti Earthquake Relief Bake Sale in front of Draeger’s in Menlo Park this Saturday, January 23, 2010, from 8 AM to 3 PM. PAMP has a successful history of mobilizing the community in Natural disaster relief efforts. Proceeds from a... - January 21, 2010 - Palo Alto Menlo Park Parents Club
goAUPAIR Representative in Gilbert Available to Help Families Find Affordable Childcare from Au Pairs
goAUPAIR is pleased to confirm Julie Varney as the Local Area Representative for the East Valley. As a Local Area Representative, Julie helps educate families about the Au Pair program and provides year-round support to those who select an Au Pair from goAUPAIR. goAUPAIR is an organization... - January 20, 2010 - goAUPAIR, Mid-West
RefrigeratorArtist.com Announces Latest Recipient of Savings Bond Prize
RefrigeratorArtist.com, a website where parents store and share children's artwork, has awarded second-grader Jessie Kantor $400 in U.S. savings bonds for creating the winning artwork in their monthly contest. - January 16, 2010 - RefrigeratorArtist.com
Weiner Family Studios to Donate Proceeds from Family-Oriented iPhone App to Haiti Relief
A Family Matters is an iPhone/iPod touch application that allows families to enjoy deeper more meaningful conversations. Weiner Family Studios has decided to donate all of the proceeds from the application this week to the Haiti Relief fund, AmeriCares. - January 16, 2010 - Weiner Family Studios
Parent Coaching Institute Offers $900 Tuition Discount to Family Support Specialists Until February 15, 2010
The Parent Coaching Institute offers a $900 tuition discount off of the distance learning Parent Coach Certification® Training Program tuition for all applications received by February 15, 2010. Parent Coach Certification® is designed for family support specialists who are driven to coach parents facing today’s challenges; see the need for an innovative, research-based support model; and seek the most respected certification program available for parent coaching. - January 15, 2010 - Parent Coaching Institute
Medisim Ltd. Establishes U.S. Subsidiary; Names President and VP Sales
Medisim-USA based in Holly Springs, North Carolina; John Wilson named President of Medisim-USA; Mark Jago named VP Sales; Medisim known for fast, accurate, affordable Temple Touch thermometer - January 15, 2010 - Temple Touch
NewProductHelp.com at the Helm of Marketing Efforts for Lil' Pad-dlers Invention
Jennifer A. and Shannon B., Tennessee and Indiana-based inventors, have contracted South Florida invention assistance firm NewProductHelp.com to represent their Lil' Pad-dlers concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet highly effective new product sure to resonate with parents and... - January 14, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Online Baby Retailer Hello Baby is Expanding
Hello Baby, an online baby and nursery shop based in London, is moving to a new office in order to cope with growing sales. The new office remains in trendy Brick Lane and is more than twice the size of the previous premises. - January 12, 2010 - Hello Baby Direct
Poppin Prints Launch Sets New Bar for Custom Stationery
Online custom children's stationery company out of Portland, Oregon launches new site for custom stationery. Entrepreneur and newborn photographer Laura McGraw delivers custom birth announcements, invitations, and stationery. - January 10, 2010 - Poppin Prints LLC
Baby Jake’s Launches New Baby Product Line with Hyper Allergenic and Microsafe Fabrics
Baby Jake’s, a company which provides hip, versatile toddler gear and baby essentials, is launching a new line of products made with hyper allergenic and microsafe fabrics. The flagship product of Baby Jake's new line is its Reversible Micro-safe Stroller Liners. Described as chic and funky,... - January 10, 2010 - Baby Jake's,LLC
Proof That Storytelling Thrives as a Living Art in the 1st Decade of the 21st Century
The Art of Storytelling Show has had over 115, 000 downloads since it began podcasting in 2007. Created by Brother Wolf (Eric Wolf) in the spring of 2007 , the show brings the best and brightest of the storytelling community to the world stage. - January 06, 2010 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Oh What Fun Events' Offers Kids Party Tips to Save Busy Parents Time and Money
The title of the new ebook by author Daphne Bousquet, “101 Kids Birthday Party Tips: Save Time, Money and Your Sanity” says it all. The book is designed to help busy parents stay on track with their party planning, which in turn will help them save time and money. - January 06, 2010 - Oh What Fun Events
Oonjal Tech Announces Launch of KidandParent for Toddlers
Oonjal Technologies today announces the launch of Kid and Parent for Toddlers, http://www.kidandparent.in/toddler/home. The website provides parents of toddlers with valuable information on developing the physical, intellectual and social skills of their children. A new tool for choosing Indian Baby Names holding one of the largest collections of Indian baby names has also been released. - January 06, 2010 - Oonjal Technologies
Premium Nanny Cameras Acquires Contracts with Bolide Technology and Productive Electronics
The newly launched security website Premium Nanny Cameras has successfully negotiated several key contracts with top quality suppliers. This achievement will go a long way to improving this budding company’s page rank to a more visible rank. The company’s owner, Andrea Markham is making every effort to increase sales by offering discounts and other promotions. - January 05, 2010 - Premium Nanny Cameras
Leah Koenig, Parent Coach, Offers One Hour of Free Parent Coaching
Leah Koenig, Parent Coach in Bellevue Washington, is offering one hour of free parent coaching to help parents learn how helpful the program can be. - December 31, 2009 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Broome Daycare Centre Announces a New 'Early Years Learning Framework' for Children in Australia
'Belonging, Being & Becoming' - a comprehensive education program for children of all ages. - December 30, 2009 - Broome Daycare Centre
Utah Company, Chic Diapers.com, Says Go Cloth to Save Money
Cloth Diapers help American families save money while reducing impact on local landfills and water sources - December 23, 2009 - Chic Diapers.com
Minutes Count in Finding Your Child - Introducting iChildAlert by Blinglet, Inc.
ChildAlertTM is an iPhone application that offers an all in one solution that makes key information of a child available; in case they go missing. Store the child’s information in the secure profile section of the mobile application. - December 23, 2009 - Blinglet, Inc.
iCaughtSanta.com Announces New Service to Help Parents Catch Santa 'on Camera' and 'Video' in Their Very Own Homes
iCaughtSanta.com now offers instant personalized photos and eGift certificates... for last-minute shoppers. "Imagine the look of wonder and surprise on Christmas morning when children see a photo or video of Santa in their very own home." - December 21, 2009 - Catch a Character, LLC
Inland Empire Magazine's 2009 Best Personal Trainer, Christi MacNee
Christi MacNee, President of T3 Fitness Energy, was voted Inland Empire Magazine’s 2009 Best Personal Trainer. This is the second year in a row that Christi MacNee has received this recognition. “Just like last year, this recognition continues to be an honor and inspiration. In... - December 19, 2009 - T3 Fitness Energy
Rocket City Sitters Announces Collaboration with Monaco Pictures
Rocket City Sitters will be at Monaco Pictures all day on Saturday, December 19, 2009, and Santa Claus will be visiting from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - December 18, 2009 - Rocket City Sitters
A Rousing Reception for Author Jeffrey B. Allen and His Novel, Gone Away Into the Land. The Event Was Sponsored by the Allentown Brew Works and the Writer's Symposium.
Author, Jeffrey B. Allen enjoyed a successful reception for his recently released novel, Gone Away Into the Land, Book I. Being praised for its unique blending of reality and fantasy, Gone Away is being enjoyed by adults and adolescents as well as being quickly accepted into secondary school curricula for its adept handling of difficult social issues. - December 17, 2009 - Jeffrey B. Allen & Co.
Parenting in India Goes Online with Launch of Oonjal Technologies' KidandParent
A new revolution is brewing in the way we guide and educate our children. KidandParent is in the vanguard of this movement in parenting. Visit www.kidandparent.in to learn more on what the buzz is all about. - December 17, 2009 - Oonjal Technologies
Great American Inventor Anticipates VdoBug DVD Navigator Santa's Biggest Hit for Small Children This Season
DVD remote for toddlers teaches and entertains little ones as it develops their sense of mastery and self-esteem. - December 17, 2009 - The Great American Inventor