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.
Partnership Launches Statewide Initiative for Child Safety
“Operation Safe Scout” is the launch of a statewide initiative to educate parents and children and to raise funds for the Boy Scouts of America. The first event will be held on October 31st, at 25 Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland, NJ at 8:30 am. The proceeds generated from this launch will help Boy Scouts of America continue to carry out their mission in times of economic hardship. - October 28, 2009 - Amber Ready, Inc.
Leah Koenig, MA, Parent Coach, to Present a Five Week Love and Logic® at Sammamish Montessori in Redmond WA Starting November 5, 2009
Leah Koenig, MA, Parent Coach, to present the five week Love and Logic® class, "Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!®" at Sammamish Montessori School in Redmond WA starting November 5, 2009. - October 27, 2009 - Bellevue Family Counseling
Lawless Entertainment Named as Worldwide Publishing, TV and Licensing Agent for Erik Daniel Shein Storyland Series of Books
Acclaimed writer/producer, Erik Daniel Shein, has named Lawless Entertainment as the worldwide agent for all media for his new 13 book collection entitled "Storyland". Each story features a beautiful holiday story for the entire family, featuring magnificent illustrations created by Lina Safar of Kiev Ukraine, veteran sales agent Richard Ellman’s IPG brokered the deal. - October 25, 2009 - sheinstoryland holdings LLC
Need Good-looking Maternity / New Mom Clothes and Diaper Bags?
Cecily Plum has just opened in the US after a fabulously successful first year in the UK. Look no further if you need gorgeous Maternity Clothes to help you feel great while baby grows, or fabulous Nursing Clothes so you can feed baby the natural mom way, or Diaper Bags that look fantastic. Cecily Plum also does a beautiful range of gifts for moms. - October 24, 2009 - Cecily Plum
Holiday Gift 09: Investing in the Future
Trends are proving parents want value, education and quality in what they buy for their children, even if parents are cutting back, they are still willing to splurge on items they believe will help their children build skills for the future - October 22, 2009 - Prosperity4Kids, Inc.
How to Treat Baby Dry Skin and Eczema With…… Chocolate
Sweetsation Therapy is announcing the arrival of Yummi*Tummi Organic Choco Butter with Calendula – Yummi skin treatment for babies and kids with dry skin, eczema and other skin problems. And it smells like Chocolate. - October 21, 2009 - Sweetsation Therapy
Chinese Pregnancy Calendar
Golden Triangle Distribution partners with Planning Family to provide Expecting Moms with tools to help make their overall experience easier. - October 21, 2009 - Golden Triangle Distribution
Olive’s Organic Botanicals Goes Pink with "Harmony" to Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Olive- The New Pink. - October 20, 2009 - Olives Organic Botanicals
The Hottest Halloween Costumes of 2009
HottestCostumes.com has published its list of the Hottest Costumes for Halloween 2009. The list is compiled through surveys of multiple online costume retailers. Their answers are compiled into four costume categories, hottest girls costume, hottest womens costumes, hottest boys costumes and hottest mens costumes. - October 20, 2009 - Hottest Costumes
Examville.com Launches New Features to Make Test Preparation and Tutoring Affordable for Everyone
Examville.com, a global online supplemental education platform, launched its new and improved site with enhanced features for social learning. Features such as live online classes and extra-help sessions, unlimited standardized practice tests, downloadable study aids, homework help and much more provide a highly affordable alternative to expensive educational extras. - October 20, 2009 - Examville.com, LLC
Successful Single Parenting Workshop
In our grandparent’s day the most accepted way to do family was to have mum, dad and children living together under one roof. ‘Nuclear’ family is still predominant today, however more and more we’re seeing families become ‘extended’ and through divorce,... - October 18, 2009 - SuccessfulSingleParenting
Philip Morlan Joins BlogTalkRadio Host Michelle Uhri on “Incorporating Family Worship at Home and at Church” October 22, 2009, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Director of Children’s Ministries at Fellowship Church in Brentwood, TN, will discuss how to begin family worship at home. - October 18, 2009 - Seeds Family Worship
ZisBoomBah.com Launches Beta - an Innovative Kids Dinner Planning Tool
Zisboombah.com is an innovative online approach to engaging children in planning dinner and alerting their parents to the dinner, it’s nutritional value and health recipes. - October 17, 2009 - ZisBoomBah
New Novel From Ghetto to Greatness Gives New Hope to Drug Addicted Teens No More Derrion Albert Situations
First time novelist Kevin “Coach” Brown has created a timeless story that gives a formula for inner-city teens to stay in school and away from crime, gangs and drugs. Although set in the 1970’s, the book, which is based on his real life experiences as a 13 year old drug addict, is still relevant to young readers in this millennium. It can help prevent deaths like that of Derrion Albert in Chicago. - October 16, 2009 - Brown Publishing & Seminars
Khush Announces Its Reverse Karaoke iPhone Application LaDiDa Has Been Approved by Apple
Khush Inc. announced today that Apple Inc. (AAPL) has approved its reverse karaoke iPhone application after two months in review. LaDiDa uses artificial intelligence to analyze sung vocal tracks in real-time and automatically compose matching music. Users can sing into the iPhone, and LaDiDa will analyze the pitch and structure of the melody in order to generate a unique accompaniment. The patent-pending reverse karaoke technology was developed by NSF-funded scientist Dr. Parag Chordia. - October 16, 2009 - Khush Inc.
Blakeney Pigtails & Crewcuts: a Place Made for the Little People
As a mother with twins and a special-needs son, Hailey Arthur knows how hard it is to find a salon that specializes in cutting kids hair. That’s why she opened the Blakeney Pigtails & Crewcuts. - October 15, 2009 - Blakeney Pigtails & Crewcuts
NewProductHelp.com Excited About the Opportunity to Represent New Baby Invention to Industry
Stacy H., Canada resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Interchangeable Baby Bottle concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and highly useful new product sure to resonate with parents and caregivers, the... - October 15, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
White Paper Demonstrates How Digital Watermarking Can Enable Parent-Controlled Viewing of Television Programming on Any Device
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Ensuring Child Safety in a Digital World / A Comprehensive Solution to Parental Controlled Viewing Across Devices and Platforms.” While the ubiquity of readily available content in a variety of contexts provides... - October 14, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
Glow Baby Introduces "Baby’s First Journal" – A Baby Care Journal for Savvy Parents
Glow Baby announces the publication of “Baby’s First Journal – Feeding, Sleeping and Diapering Log.” Easy to use and portable this tool helps parents better understand their newborn’s needs and is a perfect registry addition. - October 14, 2009 - Glow Baby
Goal For Natural Baby Pros Website: Educating Women
New website, NaturalBabyPros.com, educates women about the natural choices for all things baby. From natural fertility, to childbirth, to infancy, the site has all the latest information on pregnancy and baby care. - October 14, 2009 - Natural Baby Pros
H-E-B Stores Introduces Soapopular® Brand Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizers
MGS Brands, Inc., the exclusive US importer and distributor of Canada’s Soapopular® brand, alcohol-free hand sanitizer products, announced that H-E-B Stores, one of the Southwest’s leading supermarket chains, has recently introduced the Soapopular® line of alcohol-free hand sanitizer products as part of its ongoing effort to meet the needs of consumers throughout Texas. - October 13, 2009 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
The Great Shalom Broadcast Goes Worldwide on UCR
The Great Shalom Broadcast, proclaiming that God wants total well-being for all children expands from original Austin, Texas local FM broadcast to worldwide via Universal Christian Radio on satellite. www.greatshalom.org www.universalchristianradio.com - October 13, 2009 - The Great Shalom
"Once Upon A Time in Manhattan" to Benefit Ronald McDonald House Starlet Events Raises Awareness for Children with Life Threatening Diseases and Their Families
Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing, in conjunction with www.Jenmarden.com, will host the Ronald McDonald House Gala, “Once Upon A Time in Manhattan” in New York City on November 19th from 8pm-11pm at celebrity hot-spot, Marquee. - October 09, 2009 - Starlet Events & Entertainment Marketing
Putting an End to School Violence
Love Our Children USA speaks out on school violence which is a national crisis. - October 09, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Deborah McNelis Selected to Advisory Board for Kids Educational & Entertainment Site
ZiggityZoom Advisory Board Names 30 Specialists in Education, Health, Nutrition, Child Development, Parenting, Literacy, Language and Safety - October 09, 2009 - braininsights, LLC
New Line of GPS Teen Trackers at Spy Centre Security / Dallas
Parents of teenagers use newest technology to track their teenagers. - October 08, 2009 - Spy Centre Security
NewProductHelp.com Contracted to Represent New Baby Product
New York resident and inventor Saish H. has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Multiple Baby Crib invention to industry. A simple yet highly effective new product sure to resonate with any parent or caregiver who has more than one baby to care... - October 07, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Willow Bend Learning Center Announces Cover Model Search
Willow Bend Learning Center, a Best of Plano 2009 awardee, announces a Cover Model Search to be held on October 16th, from 4:00-6:00 pm. The Cover Model Search will be conducted during an on-site photo shoot held on October 16th, from 4:00 -6:00 pm. The official photographers for the photo-shoot... - October 07, 2009 - Willow Bend Learning Center
Made Fresh to Order: Pure 100% Organic Skin Care for Baby to Adults
Today, the eco-conscious, savvy adult wants to nourish their body and maintain youth a more natural, healthy way. Olive’s Organic Botanicals was developed for these individuals. - October 05, 2009 - Olives Organic Botanicals
Meet Author Lori Lite / Shark Tank Contestant
Lori Lite, author of Angry Octopus: A Children's Relaxation Story. Mompreneur and featured contestant on ABC's Shark Tank accepted partnership with Barbara Corcoran. Lori will be relaxing children at Borders. - October 05, 2009 - Stress Free Kids
Parents Abandon the Baby Cam Says BiKal IP CCTV
Parents all around the world are binning their baby cams in favour of the Candy Bar Cam, a wireless Internet Camera from a company called BiKal that allows parents to view & hear their children from anywhere in the world through an Internet enabled PC or 3G mobile phone. - October 05, 2009 - BiKal IP CCTV
Gifts to Israel with a Twist
Trendibox.Com is a new online gift store delivering door to door in the Holy Land. A memorable shopping experience with a huge selection of out-of-the-ordinary gift sets to spoil someone you love in an unforgettable way. - October 01, 2009 - Trendibox.Com
Finally. Relief for New Moms
New book tells expectant and new parents how to get the most sleep possible. Hailed as “…a definitive, must-have” – Heather Grace Stewart, Lachine, Canada, it is, “…the mom written reality baby book that provides real solutions” – Michelle Johnston, Brussels, Belgium. "…this isn’t just some pie-in-the-sky formula–it’s a tried-and-true method developed from the author’s own experience…a much-needed manual for would-be and already-are parents of newborns" – Editor’s Choice Award, iUniverse. - October 01, 2009 - Crib Sheets Press
10 Warning Signs a Child is Being Bullied and What Parents Can do to Help Keep Them Safe
In every classroom, 2 to 3 children spend their day afraid of being bullied; this fear prompts 160,000 kids in the US to stay home from school each day. The good news is there are proven methods and bully-proofing strategies parents can learn and practice with their children to help them better deal with difficult situations, and feel safer in school. - October 01, 2009 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Brooklyn DA Charles J. Hynes to Appear on Reality Check Radio Show
Charles J. Hynes, District Attorney of Kings County (Brooklyn), New York will appear as a guest on the Reality Check Radio show on Saturday, Oct 3rd 8am – 9am. Hynes will speak with Lawrence Lawton the show’s host regarding his many innovative criminal justice strategies including the ComALERT (Community and Law Enforcement Resources Together) public safety program which Hynes started in 1999. - September 30, 2009 - Reality Check Program
Celebrities STOMP Out Bullying with Love Our Children USA
Love Our Children USA announced that NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proclaiming October 5th Blue Shirt Day to signify the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, October 4th – 10th. - September 29, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
The Peanut Shell® Launches Its Designer Line of Front Carrier Covers, Offering Baby Sling Style
The Peanut Shell®, designer and manufacturer of industry leading parenting essentials including baby slings, nursing covers, swaddle blankets and front carrier covers, releases its newest product today, the Peanut Shell® front carrier cover; a new way to add a bit of fashion to your front carrier. - September 28, 2009 - Goo-Ga Style, Inc DBA the Peanut Shell
New Association Unites 5 Million US Parents Who Work from Home
A new association has launched to help the estimated 5 million US parents who choose to work from home after having children. - September 28, 2009 - hiremyparents.com
New Book The Momma Guide
As a Momma have you ever said “I wish this kid came with an instruction manual!”? Well here is a book for you. Written by Traci Davis & Vicki Holleman-Perez -The Momma Guide (461 pages) gives everyday practical advice for Mommas everywhere. - September 28, 2009 - The Momma Guide
The Baby Planner Announces New Book, Certification, and Academy
CEO and founder of The Baby Planner, Mary Oscategui will be releasing a new book at the end of October, titled “The Baby Planner’s guide to becoming a baby planner and starting your own baby planning business.” The book was born naturally as Mary saw the tremendous need to... - September 27, 2009 - The Baby Planner
Birmingham NICU Nurse Wins Award for Babywearing Advocacy
Mandy Welch of Montevallo, Alabama, a nurse in the St. Vincent's Hospital neonatal intensive care unit in Birmingham, Alabama, wins the award for Outstanding Babywearing Advocate in the Healing Professions, in connection with International Babywearing Week. - September 24, 2009 - Babywearing International, Inc.
The Post-Pregnancy Belly Band is the Latest Product in the Flats Belly Wraps™ Postnatal Abdominal Compression Lineup
Flats Belly Wraps™, innovative designers of medical post-pregnancy compression garments, releases its post-pregnancy waist belly band product today, the Flats Belly Wraps waist cincher. The postnatal belly band is for new moms that want to bounce back into pre-pregnancy shape. - September 21, 2009 - Flats Belly Wraps, LLC
From Bust to Bliss, the Kiwi Squirrel Shows Money Magic
Kiwis use a squirrel to show young New Zealand families how to stop the financial damage done by their parents. - September 17, 2009 - Silbo Systems
Leah Koenig, Parent Coach, Becomes a STARS Certified Trainer Through the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC)
Leah Koenig becomes a STARS Certified Trainer through the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC). Leah Koenig MA, is a Parent Coach, Love and Logic® facilitator and family therapist at Collaborative Couples & Family Counseling, LLC in Bellevue Washington. - September 17, 2009 - Bellevue Family Counseling
OrlandoTravelHotels.com Launches Blog that Gives Travelers the Inside Scoop on Orlando
The OrlandoTravelHotels.com Blog contains helpful information and traveling tips for visitors to the Central Florida area. Whether visitors want the inside scoop on local attractions and information on the best restaurants, shopping spots and more, the Orlando Travel & Hotels Blog is a must read for anyone looking to visit Orlando. - September 16, 2009 - Xcellimark
NewProductHelp.com Contracted to Represent Travel Cloud Invention to Industry
Vivian B., a California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Travel Cloud invention to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet innovative new product that promises to bring comfort to young vehicle passengers, the... - September 15, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Spirit Thinking Offers Two Free Gifts for Sign Up on Subscriber List
Free eBook of Teenage Girl's Parent Action Alert to be given to new subscribers of Spirit Thinking Inspirations, the newsletter of spirituality expert Reece W. Manley's Spirit Thinking website. Spirit Thinking is a division of Advocate USA, LLC. - September 12, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
The Reign of 'Grandma' and 'Grandpa' is Over as Boomer Grandparents Opt for More Fitting Names
Baby boomers have redefined every aspect of our culture and grandparent names are no exception. New book You Can Call Me Hoppa! The Grandparents' Guide to choosing a name that Fits helps modern grandparents find the answer to the 'what to be called?' question. - September 11, 2009 - You Can Call Me Hoppa! The Grandparents' Guide to Choosing a Name that Fits
Detroit Area Baby Signs(R) Instructor Offers Classes This Fall
Baby Signs (R) Independent Certified Instructor and On the Grow Educator announces fall class schedule. - September 11, 2009 - Baby Signs Program with Janet Callahan, Independent Certified Instructor
NewProductHelp.com at the Helm of Marketing Efforts for Baby Invention
John M., a Utah-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Baby Scents concept to industry. An innovative new product sure to appeal to parents and caregivers of infants worldwide, the Baby Scents boasts unique features that render... - September 10, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.