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Pastels, Eggs and Bunnies, Oh My! Easter Isn’t Over Just Yet
TheCuteKid.com Launches Easter and Springtime Photo Contest - April 18, 2009 - TheCuteKid.com
New Way for Kids & Families to Help Planet - Plant Trees in Coconut Husks
Helping to reduce global warming and learning about sustainability just got quick and easy with the PlantBest Healthy Planet Tree Planting Kit™ – a new product that uses coconut husks for planting tree seeds. Planting a tree is an important step in helping to reduce global warming. What the tree seed is planted in is important too. Hyper-renewable coir (pronounced “koi’er”) - the spent rind of coconuts - is a sustainable alternative planting medium to peat moss. http://www.plantbest.com. - April 17, 2009 - PlantBest Inc.
PenPal Notes: Educational Lunch Notes Put a New Spin on the Traditional Lunch Note
It's now even easier for parents and children to stay connected throughout the day. Explore all the possibilities that sharing good thoughts can lead to with PenPal Notes: Educational Lunch Notes. - April 17, 2009 - PenPal Notes: Educational Lunch Notes
The Critical Thinking Co.™ Announces the Latest Additions to the Mathematical Reasoning™ Family of Products
Three new books join the award winning Mathematical Reasoning™ product line. The Critical Thinking Co. announces the release of the newest additions to the top selling Mathematical Reasoning™ series: Mathematical Reasoning™ Beginning 1 (age 3), Mathematical Reasoning™ Beginning 2 (age 4), and Mathematical Reasoning™ Level D (Grade 3). - April 17, 2009 - The Critical Thinking Co.
One Million UK Children and Counting
It's time the problems of children with alcoholic parents were addressed say Linwood Group with results of recent study showing that there are almost one million children living with an alcohol-dependent parent in the UK today. - April 16, 2009 - Linwood Group
1-800-DENTIST® Launches Website Upgrades
1-800-DENTIST®, the nation’s leading free dentist referral service, launched a newly redesigned website in response to the growing number of visitors to 1800dentist.com. The new design also aims to strengthen 1-800-DENTIST’s position as the leading dental resource for U.S. consumers. - April 15, 2009 - 1-800-DENTIST
Documentary Follows Minnesota Family’s Journey with Autism
“Surprised by Autism” to air on cable channels throughout the US as well as on YouTube. - April 14, 2009 - Government Television Network
Brazilian Male Caregiver Named International Au Pair of the Year
Local Au Pair Agency Wins International Honor for Second Year. - April 12, 2009 - Cultural Care Au Pair
Liles Parker PLLC, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Announce the Appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as Partner of the Firm
Liles Parker is pleased to announce the appointment of Vance R. Redmond, Esq. as a Partner of the firm. Mr. Redmond’s practice will focus on family law and domestic relations matters. Additionally, Mr. Redmond will continue to represent clients in commercial litigation and complex civil... - April 11, 2009 - Liles Parker, PLLC
Oral Storytelling Moves Into the 21st Century on The Art of Storytelling Show, Now Entering Its Third Year of Podcasting
The Art of Storytelling Show successfully fuels the rebirth of the storytelling community in a new technological format. The podcast has created a format where anyone can learn the ancient art of storytelling. - April 10, 2009 - Brother Wolf Storytelling
Prevent Child Abuse: 5 Safety Tips
For National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April), author Julie Scandora offers parents five tips to help their child remain safe when they're not around. Her new prize-winning children's book, "Rules Are Rules," supports the safety tips. - April 10, 2009 - Julie Scandora
Win UPF 50+ School Sun Hats for Your Child's Class from Coolibar
Coolibar to equip five classrooms with Sun Protective Hats to promote SunAWARE practices in schools. - April 10, 2009 - Coolibar, Inc.
Children of All Nations Reaches Beyond Borders to Make a Worldwide Difference
New Adoption and Outreach Agency Works to Raise Awareness and Offer Aid to Children in Need. - April 09, 2009 - Children of All Nations
Putting Pencils in the Hands of Future Leaders: Oakland Community College Partners with Operation: Kid Equip to Change Children's Lives
Call it a lesson in social responsibility, the “pay it forward” concept, or just smart educating. Whatever you call it, Oakland Community College has partnered with Michigan-based Operation: Kid Equip on a college-wide school supply drive called “You can Be the Change in a... - April 06, 2009 - Operation: Kid Equip
This Mother’s Day, Moms Want Timesaving Organization – Mom-Invented, Cargot Roll & Go Organizers Deliver
Mother’s Day is approaching. Frankhaus, LLC suggests, “let’s not just give Mom breakfast in bed, let’s give her time-saving solutions.” Cargot Roll & Go organizers keep the baby essentials moms need close at hand. - April 06, 2009 - Frankhaus, LLC.
April 8 Is Zoo Lovers Day. Find Out What's New at the Zoo.
Come celebrate Zoo Lovers Day with your family by pre-ordering a copy of Sylvan Dell Publishing's Fall 2009 title, What's New at the Zoo. - April 02, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
Calling All Math Enthusiasts; April is Mathematics Awareness Month
Sylvan Dell Publishing helps parents get their children excited for math. - April 02, 2009 - Arbordale Publishing
JumpSport Announces New Distributors in New York and New Jersey
World's safest trampolines now available in new locations in New York and New Jersey. - April 02, 2009 - JumpSport
Jason Houser Joins BlogTalkRadio Host Michelle Uhri on “Seeds Family Worship” Thursday, April 2 at 11:00 Central
Songwriter and founder of Seeds Family Worship discusses the history of Seeds and how a church can integrate a family worship service into their programs. - April 01, 2009 - Seeds Family Worship
Supportive Solutions, Inc Markets New Guidebook Targeted to Easing the Transition of Incoming College Freshmen
Supportive Solutions, Inc. and Dr Susan Orenstein have partnered to bring to market ‘College Companion: Your Survival Guide to College Life’, a comprehensive and well-crafted handbook created to help guide incoming freshman navigate the often turbulent waters of college... - March 29, 2009 - Supportive Solutions, Inc.
Nookums™ Announces the Launch of It's Spring 2009 Line of Paci-Plushies™ Pacifier Holders
Nookums™, a manufacturer of innovative baby products, announces the launch of it's Spring 2009 line of Paci-Plushies™ with BPA and Phythalates Free Pacifiers. - March 26, 2009 - Paci-Plushies
In Challenging Times … Jamba Juice is Up to the Challenge
Raising Money and Awareness for the Safety of America’s Children During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month - a Partnership with Love Our Children USA - March 26, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Sending Out an S.O.S. - Message in a Bottle: Eternal Youth Empire Highlights National Foster Care Month by Celebrating Children and the Young at Heart
National Foster Care month happens May and now is the time to shine a spotlight on several worthy causes that champion children as well as the inner child in us all. Read on to find out how to make any talented child’s dream come true for free, especially yours. - March 25, 2009 - Eternal Youth Empire
Bunny in a Bear Market. Tom Arma Costumes Are a Great Investment.
Tom Arma Costumes, Inc., has had a stellar first quarter. Despite the economy, sales are up over 60% from last year. Customers don’t just buy costumes, they purchase Tom Arma heirloom designs that have a terrific resale value on auction sites such as eBay. When a style sells out for the... - March 25, 2009 - Tom Arma Costumes, Inc
New Head Lice Detection Research Validates Service Provided by Leading Lice Removal Salon
German research study concluded that wet combing is more accurate than a visual inspection for discovering an active case of head lice. Hair Fairies has utilized wet hair screenings as part of their unique Nit-Zapping™ process for removing head lice for 10 years. - March 24, 2009 - Hair Fairies
Daycare Centers Can Earn Customers & Gain Credibility via New Online Parents’ Rating Resource
Concerned parents across the USA locate top-rated daycare centers and services while reading feedback and ratings or leaving their own reviews. - March 24, 2009 - Top Daycare Centers
4little1s.com Launches the New Baby Hamper Gift Range
4little1s.com are offering an amazing range of baby hampers all handmade on the day. - March 21, 2009 - 4little1s.com
4little1s.com is a Credit Crunch Success Story
The owner of the business 4little1s.com explains how when forced to make money she set up her own business. - March 21, 2009 - 4little1s.com
Curry and a Baby?
For fun, 4little1s.com is running an online poll of just 3 questions asking 'Did you have a curry the days before baby arrived?' - March 21, 2009 - 4little1s.com
Infant Massage Training Now Being Offered in Metro Milwaukee
A new training service is now available for parents in the metro Milwaukee area that teaches parents how infant massage deepens the connection between a parent and their baby. - March 20, 2009 - Massage for mommy and me
Pregnant? Know Boy or Girl with IntelliGender Gender Prediction Test an Affordable, in Home Test Now at Walgreens
Walgreens, the largest U.S. drug store chain now sells the IntelliGender Gender Prediction Test an affordable, in home, simple urine test that provides immediate gender results bridging the curiosity gap between conception and sonogram. - March 18, 2009 - IntelliGender
New Natural Merino Sleep Sacks for Toddlers Now at Babysleepbags.com
Babysleepbags.com today announced that parents of toddlers aged two to four years old now have a choice of large-size 100% natural merino sleep sacks from Merino Kids of New Zealand. These large-size toddler sleep sacks are modeled on the award-winning stylish design of the popular Merino Kids Baby... - March 18, 2009 - Babysleepbags.com
In The Economic Downturn, Working Parents Look For Affordable, Quality Childcare Options
Leading au pair agency launches a promotion to help families burdened with finding affordable childcare. AuPairCare introduces families to a live-in childcare solution that doesn't immediately come to mind for many U.S. families and is much more affordable than daycare or other live-in nanny options. - March 17, 2009 - Intrax Cultural Exchange
Math Goes Digital with the MobiStories Release of First International Picture Book
Children love picture books. Children love having stories read to them. But will children love stories about math? "Walter One" is the first narrated video mobistory of the year with music and sound effects that children will love to watch and hear over and over again. - March 16, 2009 - Still Motion Media
TheCuteKid Gets a Facelift
TheCuteKid.com Upgrades Member Homepage and Adds New Features. - March 14, 2009 - TheCuteKid.com
Blog Reviews Requested by ThumbPeople, Inc.
ThumbPeople, originators of the Thumbuddy children’s book series, Thumbuddy Club preschool curriculum and the ThumbPeople affirmation CD series is requesting blog reviews of its books and CDs. Gaining attention for developing self worth within children, the thumbprint character, Thumbuddy,... - March 12, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
New Children's Book from Capstone Productions Teaches That God is Not so Distant When a Child Needs Help
A touching new storybook helps children understand how to reach and communicate with God. - March 10, 2009 - Capstone Productions LLC
Nicole Richie and Matthew McConaughey Crazy About the Canadian Personalized Pacifiers
As recently reported in People magazine, trendsetting mom Nicole Richie just can't do without the personalized MyPacifier™ pacifiers for her baby Harlow. Nicole joins the ever-growing list of celebrity moms and dads, like Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves, Heidi Klum and Seal, who have... - March 10, 2009 - Personalized Pacifiers
EDSPA Announces New Board Members
The Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association is pleased to announce that two new members have been added to its Board of Directors. Mario Caballero, who is the Executive Director of Extraordinary Conceptions, will represent both the surrogacy and egg donation owners by holding the... - March 07, 2009 - EDSPA
In a Time of Economic Crisis, Families Appreciate a "Peace of Mind Guarantee"
An Affordable Childcare Solution with Financial Safeguard - March 07, 2009 - Cultural Care Au Pair
IT Works Corporation Announces New Release of Its Internet Filtering Software Ez Internet Timer 5.3
IT Works Corporation announces the release of Ez Internet Timer, a versatile and easy-to-use internet filtering software that provides you control, schedule and filter Internet activity on your or your children PC. - March 07, 2009 - IT Works Corporation
Child Shield, U.S.A. Names Local Agent in Massachusetts
Sharon Evans of Melrose, Massachusetts has recently been named as a new Independent Registered Agent for Child Shield, U.S.A.™, a national organization dedicated to the safety of America's children. Mrs. Evans shares with Child Shield, U.S.A.™ its goal of helping to prevent and recover lost, missing, abducted, and runaway children throughout America. - March 06, 2009 - Child Shield USA - Massachusetts
Tresstina, a Luxury Baby and Children’s Boutique, Announces Grand Opening Event
Tresstina will be featuring their Grand Opening Event from now thru April 30, 2009. During the Grand opening customers can receive 10% off their entire order using discount code Grand10. All customers will also receive free shipping with any order over $99.00. - March 05, 2009 - Tresstina Baby and Children's Boutique
Babylolly.com Launches Social Network for Babies & Toddlers
Babylolly.com is an online babybook service that helps parents capture & share the joy of their baby. - March 04, 2009 - Babylolly Ltd.
Michael Chanley Joins BlogTalkRadio Host Michelle Uhri on “Seeds Family Worship Radio” March 5, 2009, at Noon Eastern
Children’s minister and founder of 3 online communities discusses the role of the church in family worship. - March 02, 2009 - Seeds Family Worship
Extended Membership Promotion and Photo Contest
BabyHomePages.net is celebrating its 3 millionth photo upload by offering an Extended Membership package and a photo contest awarding the winner their child’s website free for a lifetime. BabyHomePages.net, a parent-generated baby’s first website platform, reached the 3 millionth photo... - February 28, 2009 - Baby Home Page
EDSPA Comments on Octuplet Birth
Published research confirms that these guidelines set out by ASRM and SART have led to a marked reduction in the number of high order multiple births. - February 21, 2009 - EDSPA
Ashworth College Enlists Life Balance Experts to Lead Working Mom Online Discussion Group
Ashworth College announced today that professional life coaches Georgette E. Correa and Carmine Augustin will be guest speakers for its upcoming live online discussion -- February 25 at 3:00 pm EST. The latest component of the Ashworth Moms Challenge, the live discussion will center on achieving a... - February 21, 2009 - Ashworth College
ThumbPeople Requesting Product and Website Reviews
ThumbPeople, Inc., the company that originated the Thumbuddy children’s book series, Thumbuddy Club preschool curriculum and the ThumbPeople affirmation CD series is requesting public reviews of its product line and website. Recognized as being a vehicle in developing self worth within... - February 21, 2009 - ThumbPeople, Inc.
Palmetto Childproofing Sponsors Charlotte Playgroup
Playgroups offer support, advice, and friendship for new moms - February 20, 2009 - Palmetto Childproofing