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Dig in Dirt to Find Unique Mother’s Day Gift for Mom – Ideal Way to Get the Kids Involved
Tue, 08 May 2012 13:08:26 -0400 EDT

DEARING, Ga., May 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — What could be more fun than playing in the dirt? How about playing with your kids in the dirt? With Mother’s Day approaching Sunday, May 13, now is a great time to create a beautiful blooming gift for mom, suggests Gardener’s Confidence Collection. With a little quick and easy research, dad and the kids can plant a decorative container of repeat blooming plants to provide a unique gift and long-lasting flowers for her enjoyment.

Bookstand Publishing Makes its Mark on the Bestseller List
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:06:40 -0400 EDT

MORGAN HILL, Calif., April 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Traditional publishing companies reject 98 percent of new authors, but authors like Moshe Kai Cavalin are quickly discovering that self-publishing can be done effectively with today’s Print-on-Demand (POD) technology. In March of 2012, Moshe Kai Cavalin’s ‘We Can Do’ (ISBN-13: 978-1618630452; paperback), published using POD technology by Bookstand Publishing, made Amazon’s Top 100 list, showing how successful an author with a dream can be.

Life on the Playground: It’s Not All Bullying – Season Two of ‘Recess Stories’ a Comedy for Kids Begins April 27!
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:12:06 -0400 EDT

ELLSWORTH, Maine, April 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Beeswax Productions is excited to announce the Second Season of ‘Recess Stories,’ its ground breaking online comedy series for kids about life on the playground. It’s ‘Peanuts’ meets ‘The Little Rascals’ with a dash of ‘Seinfeld.’ Real kids. Real stories. Really funny.

Grades of Green VERTE Event to Recognize Environmental Heroes at Annenberg Community Beach House
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:00:32 -0400 EDT

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., April 25, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Environmental education nonprofit Grades of Green has announced its annual awards and green fundraising evening, VERTE, will be held at the LEED Gold-certified Annenberg Community Beach House in Santa Monica, Calif. on April 27th from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. The evening will feature singer/songwriter, Gregory Alan Isakov, sharing his lyrical hit, ’3am,’ featured on the hit series ‘Brothers and Sisters.’

Jackie Fame Joins Forces with The Weinstein Company to Promote the Movie ‘Bully’
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:57:26 -0400 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 12, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jackie Fame, Inc. (FAME), the leading kid/teen social network www.JFame.com, is joining forces with The Weinstein Company to promote the movie ‘Bully.’ After much debate over the rating, the PG-13 version of the anti-bullying documentary will open in 115 theaters.

New Criminal Tracker App Identifies Criminals and Sex Offenders in Real Time
Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:59:21 -0400 EDT

DETROIT, Mich., April 5, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — U.S. Publications, Inc. announced this week the launch of an application – Criminal Tracker – designed for the new Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It quickly tracks criminals and sex offenders within a requested 40-mile radius.

NCH Helps Individuals and Families Plan for Important Healthcare Decisions
Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:59:50 -0400 EDT

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., March 30, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) in Arlington Heights is holding a free seminar to provide individuals with guidance and resources for expressing their healthcare wishes before an unexpected medical circumstance occurs. Join the Reverend Gwynne Wright of NCH’s Spiritual Care Services from 10 – 11 a.m. on Monday, April 16, in the hospital auditorium at 800 W. Central Road in Arlington Heights, as she leads ‘Making Healthcare Decisions Work for You and Your Family.’

Bouncy Fun Rentals: Fantastic Party Rentals in Seymour, Indiana
Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:56:11 -0400 EDT

SEYMOUR, Ind., March 26, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bouncy Fun Rentals is Seymour, Indiana’s home of the $99 inflatable bounce house. These bounce houses are a must have for a child’s birthday party or public event where you want to be seen. Mark Bowling, the owner of Bouncy Fun Rentals, got the idea to start the company after an experience he had with renting a bounce house that almost turned into a nightmare.

Remembering Flopsy Parker, the $7.50 Rabbit That Tried to Change the World for Real Easter Bunnies
Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:53:18 -0400 EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C., March 12, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘The Easter Bunny That Grew Up’ (ISBN: 978-1-4685-5496-0) is a children’s book that pays tribute to a little rabbit that captured the hearts of people around the world on Facebook and the contributions he made to rabbits in rescues and shelters. On September 26th, 2010 Gretta Parker started a journey she was not planning on when she adopted a little white rabbit for $7.50 from a local shelter.

Social Network for Kids, Jackie Fame Launches FAME 2.0
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:59:29 -0400 EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 28, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jackie Fame (www.JFame.com), which bills itself as the ‘kid/teen social network,’ a Facebook alternative for kids and teens, announced today the launch of its most anticipated FAME 2.0 social network. Jackie Fame is an investment capital funded, Charlotte and Los Angeles based company.

San Bernardino County Youth Take a Roadtrip to Discover Their Career Interests
Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:59:02 -0400 EDT

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Continuing its support of young people facing obstacles to employment, the Workforce Investment Board of San Bernardino County partnered with the Roadtrip Nation Experience to provide an intensive curriculum to the Year-round Workforce Investment Act youth program.

New Web Site Offers First Time e-Tool for Cloud Based Emergency Access to Personal Information
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:57:11 -0400 EDT

PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ClanGistics(TM) announces the launch of their ClanGistics.com website which includes a first time ever e-product called the ClanGistics Planning System(TM). The planning system utilizes secured ‘cloud’ server technology and data file encryption allowing users to login through a secured web portal and enter personal information safely and securely for instant access in cases of medical or family emergencies.

As President Obama Proclaims January National Mentoring Month, Dallas-Area Women Have the Opportunity to Serve as Role Models through Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas’s New Mentoring Program
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:30:38 -0400 EDT

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On December 28, 2011, President Obama issued a proclamation designating January 2012 as National Mentoring Month. He stated: ‘Every day, mentors help young Americans face the challenges of growing into adulthood. By setting a positive example and sharing their time, knowledge, and experience, mentors play an essential role in preparing our Nation’s youth for a bright future.’ Themed ‘Invest in the Future: Mentor a Child,’ January 2012 marks the eleventh annual National Mentoring Month.

Lehigh Valley Couple Receives Early Christmas Present: Free IVF Treatment
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:53:19 -0400 EDT

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Dec. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sher Fertility Institute announced today that Joel and Mary Roberts of Slatington, PA would be receiving free In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments as the winners of a contest that the company offered this month. The donation is part of Sher Fertility Institute’s Giving Back initiative, intended to help some of the estimated 1 million couples in the U.S. that need advanced fertility treatment, but aren’t able to afford it.

Hudson Valley Couple Receives Early Christmas Present: Free IVF Treatment
Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:13:15 -0400 EDT

BEACON, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sher Fertility Institute announced today that Victoria Lyons and Walter Henkel would be receiving free In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments as the winners of a contest that the company offered this month. The donation is part of Sher Fertility Institute’s ‘Giving Back’ initiative, intended to help some of the estimated one million couples in the U.S. that need advanced fertility treatment, but aren’t able to afford it.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Toys for Tots
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:59:47 -0400 EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 9, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Gingrich Foundation is proud to honor the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation as its December Charity of the Month. Toys for Tots distributes millions of gifts each Christmas to brighten the holidays of our nation’s less fortunate children.

ROC the Day with Children Awaiting Parents
Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:55:05 -0400 EDT

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — An epic one-day giving event, ROC the Day, will take place on December 8, 2011. ROC the Day will be the first of its kind in the greater Rochester area and all of New York State. On this day, thousands of community members can help support Children Awaiting Parents through 24 hours of online, unprecedented giving.

Protecting Kids Announces the Release of Book, ‘Avoiding Sexual Dangers: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Child’
Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:18:53 -0400 EDT

ATLANTA, Ga., Nov. 8, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Protecting Kids LLC, a Georgia-based publishing company for mental health professionals, today announced the launch of the book titled ‘Avoiding Sexual Dangers: A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your Child’ (ISBN: 978-1463772819).

Inventive Minds Introduces Motivational Workbook for Kid Inventors
Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:56:00 -0400 EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 1, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Inventive Minds continues to add useful and inspirational media products to its line of tools for inventions. Most recently, it has created and released ‘A Workbook For Young Inventors’ (ISBN: 978-0983344803). This workbook for kids incorporates colorful characters known as the ‘Dreamalings(R)’ that are used to educate and motivate children to imagine and create, and ultimately – invent.

The Best of KidSpirit Online Print Edition Showcases Teen Creativity and Resources for Teachers
Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:34:13 -0400 EDT

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 4, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — What do teens think about cheating? How do youth approach depression or becoming vegetarian? How do traditional religious backgrounds influence young people’s choices and character development? These questions and more are tackled by teens in the pages of KidSpirit’s new print issue released today, the Best of KidSpirit Online.

Tammy Rudden Krause to Serve as New Executive Director of Starlight Children’s Foundation Colorado
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:59:23 -0400 EDT

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 3, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Starlight Children’s Foundation has named Tammy Rudden Krause the new executive director of its Starlight Colorado chapter. Krause comes to her position with extensive experience in philanthropy, having worked many years as a volunteer with Denver-area nonprofits that include the Junior League of Denver, Children’s Hospital Colorado, CASA, Rise School, Seeds of Hope and the Morgan Adams Foundation.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Reading Is Fundamental
Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:59:32 -0400 EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In Recognition of International Literacy Day, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized Reading Is Fundamental as its September Charity of the Month. For nearly 45 years, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) has provided books to children to foster a love of reading and develop skills that are critical to learning.

Roger Shiffman to Serve as New Global Board Chairman of Starlight Children’s Foundation
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:59:54 -0400 EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Starlight Children’s Foundation has named Roger Shiffman its new global board chairman. A well-known figure in the toy industry, Shiffman built in separate phases of his career, two highly successful companies – Tiger Electronic Toys, makers of Furby, and more recently, Zizzle.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes the National Military Families Association
Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:41:16 -0400 EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C.(SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In honor of those Americans whose loved ones serve in the United States Military, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized the National Military Family Association as its August Charity of the Month.

California IVF Updates Name to Reflect Consolidation of Sacramento Area Fertility Centers
Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:59:56 -0400 EDT

DAVIS, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — California IVF: Davis Fertility Center, Inc. announces a name change for their Sacramento area fertility centers. The infertility treatment center will now operate under the name California IVF Fertility Center and the shorter version California IVF. The name change was made to reflect the operation of clinics at various locations throughout the Sacramento area.

Bridging the Digital Divide – Help to Close the Achievement Gap in California Schools
Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:53:01 -0400 EDT

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a workshop held at the California Latino Superintendent’s Association, Summer Institute, Business Management Consultant, and Publisher of Family Literacy Journal, Cyndi Fischer, addressed school administrators on the impact of the digital divide on California’s Latino students.

Carlsbad Attorney Certified as Divorce Specialist
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:46:06 -0400 EDT

CARLSBAD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Carlsbad, California attorney Stanley D. Prowse is pleased to announce that on June 1, 2011 he became a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS). Specialist certification is conferred by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar. Certification requires that an attorney devote the majority of his practice to family law.

Adoption Mentors Web Page Launched
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:33:48 -0400 EDT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Children Awaiting Parents is proud to announce the unveiling of a new web page ‘Adoption Mentors,’ which is part of the organization’s focus on providing resources and support to adoptive parents, social workers and the adoption community.

Swiss Design Company des p’tits bonheurs Introduces bambinapp – Birth Announcement for iPhone
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:59:02 -0400 EDT

YVERDON, Switzerland (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Swiss design company des p’tits bonheur announced today that its first application, bambinapp, is now available exclusively on Apple’s App Store. Bambinapp allows users to choose, personalize, and send their child’s birth announcement, all directly from their iPhone. The application is available worldwide in English, French, German, and Spanish.

New Website Opens The Door to Employment and Education Opportunities for Inland Empire Youth
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:12:33 -0400 EDT

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board Youth Council has designed a new website specifically for San Bernardino County youth, ages 14 through 21 at SBCountyJobOps.com. The site features videos that profile careers in the County’s top demand industries and the short-term vocational training programs that provided young people with the skills to enter these careers.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Boy Scouts of America as Charity of the Month
Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:47:59 -0400 EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Gingrich Foundation has selected the Boy Scouts of America as Charity of the Month for June in commemoration of President Woodrow Wilson’s signing into law a national charter for the Boy Scouts of America on June 15, 1916.

Fertility Specialists of Texas Offers Comprehensive Care Addressing Oocyte Cryopreservation
Mon, 23 May 2011 15:25:02 -0400 EDT

DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Women delaying childbearing or requiring fertility preservation prior to undergoing treatment now have an option with the launch of oocyte cryopreservation at Fertility Specialists of Texas. Now there is an option – egg freezing – that enables women to have eggs (also known as oocytes) aspirated before undergoing cancer treatment, and frozen for later use.

KidSpirit Online, the Publication by and for Teens, Named Finalist in AEP’s 2011 Golden Lamp Awards
Thu, 19 May 2011 15:16:09 -0400 EDT

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — KidSpirit Online, the magazine and social networking site for 11- to 15-year-olds, is pleased to announce that it has been named a finalist in the 2011 AEP Awards, the highest standard for quality, professional educational resources and excellence in educational marketing. The Association of Educational Publishers’ annual awards program and its seal of excellence are widely recognized by educators, administrators, and parents as a mark of outstanding educational value.

Psychologist Offers Essential Tips for Parents on and Before Prom Night
Thu, 19 May 2011 13:06:48 -0400 EDT

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — While prom night is a cultural right of passage, every year teens die, or injure themselves or others drinking and participating in high risk behavior. Peter Favaro, Ph.D., who manages a child and teen psychology practice called Tribeca Kid Coach, offers words of advice for parents as we approach prom season.

Child Psychologist Coaches Parents on the News of Osama bin Laden’s Death
Tue, 03 May 2011 12:34:26 -0400 EDT

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Osama bin Laden’s death can present challenges to parents who might not know what to make of their own mixed feelings. Dr. Peter Favaro, child psychologist and parenting expert, offers advice to parents who want to know how to help children cope with information and images they might encounter on television, on the streets and playgrounds and in the classroom.

Sher Fertility Institute Donating Free IVF Treatments – Donations Coincide with Infertility Awareness Week and Mother’s Day
Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:20:47 -0400 EDT

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sher Fertility Institute announced that it is donating free In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments at upcoming fertility education seminars on May 1 and 2, dates that fall between the conclusion of Infertility Awareness Week (April 24-30th) and Mother’s Day on May 8.

Juju Band Family Adds a New Collection to Aid Colic Relief in Babies
Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:49:34 -0400 EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Julie Acevedo and Julio Guerra of Juju Concepts LLC announce the new additions to the Juju Band family. The Helmet collection was inspired by an invitation to attend the 2010 Super Bowl. ‘Our company wanted to focus on something that included the well being of the entire family and sports were the natural choice for us.’

Families Uniting Families Launches Project Fatherhood with ‘Family Game Night’
Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:48:54 -0400 EDT

LONG BEACH, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Families Uniting Families will be extending an invitation to those in the community to join in a ‘Family Game Night’ on March 24, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at their offices in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, located at 525 E. 7th Street, Long Beach.

Gingrich Foundation Recognizes Girl Scouts of the USA
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:24:01 -0400 EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In honor of Women’s History Month, the Gingrich Foundation has selected Girl Scouts of the USA as its Charity of the Month for March. Girl Scouts of the USA has become a premier leadership experience for young women since its founding in March 1912 when founder Juliette ‘Daisy’ Gordon Low saw the need to mentor and encourage girls.

The New English Language Test for Partners of British Citizens and Permanent Residents
Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:35:30 -0400 EDT

NEW YORK, N.Y. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Marriage Visa Help, a leading global immigration consultancy firm specializing in fiancee, partner and marriage visas for the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand reminds that effective today all UK settlement visa applicants are required to pass a mandatory English language test prior to submitting the application to the British Embassy, Consulate or High Commission.

Toresco Family’s Journey with Epilepsy a Long and Winding Road
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 08:02:12 -0400 EDT

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. This year’s theme, ‘Get Seizure Smart,’ encouraged Dominick and Kristina Toresco of Readington, New Jersey, to share their son’s experience with his neurological impairment. The Torescos are generous fund raisers for the Epilepsy Foundation, through their New Jersey auto dealerships.

Jacqueline Ibrahim to Serve as New Chief Executive Officer of Starlight Children’s Foundation
Mon, 15 Nov 2010 03:58:45 -0400 EDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Starlight Children’s Foundation has named Jacqueline Ibrahim its new chief executive officer. Ibrahim comes to Starlight with 22 years of experience in the financial sector in roles that included Division General Manager at Household International, SVP/Group Head at Wells Fargo and SVP at Neuberger Berman.

The Bully and Me – Local Kid’s Class to Start a Revolution Against Bullying
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:25:22 -0400 EDT

COSTA MESA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Samurai Cop Self Defense and InControl announce The Bully and Me, a new, comprehensive course that will train children how to handle bullies and avoid becoming bully-targets. The Bully and Me will be offered through Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation starting October 4, 2010 for ten weeks. The class will be open to children between the ages of 9 and 17. Sensei Richard Milenkovich will be conducting the class at Shuyokan Dojo.

New DVD Warns Parents of Criminal and Legal Consequences of Bullying
Tue, 04 May 2010 07:52:27 -0400 EDT

WAREHAM, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Omni Publishing Co. today announced the May 15 release of a DVD aimed at helping parents understand the criminal and legal consequences of bullying. The DVD, ‘Bullying, Hazing and Parents – A Guide for Parents of Middle and High School Students,’ warns parents that they must be aware of and accountable for their children’s behavior.

Life-Prints Child ID Software – Protect a Child This Holiday Season
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:59:45 -0400 EDT

WESTERLY, R.I. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Every second counts in an emergency. Life-Prints child ID software prepares parents for child emergencies, by digitizing medical records, photos, contact information and more. Life-Prints is now available at Toys’R'Us. A special promotion will run from Dec 6 – 12th and Dec 20 – 26th, where all customers purchasing a netbook at Toys’R'Us will be eligible for a 20 percent discount off the regular price of Life-Prints.

Special Equestrians Students Shine at Two Shows in One Week
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:58:25 -0400 EDT

WARRINGTON, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The blustery weather did nothing to dampen the spirits of the Special Equestrians riders at the Annual Spring Festival. Thirty-three students preformed for their own families, members of the community, staff, volunteers, and board members of Special Equestrians.

Walk to Help Foster Children – Family Walk New York, hosted by Nonprofit Children Awaiting Parents
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:41:44 -0400 EDT

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 3 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The weight of the world falls upon all parentless children. That’s why Children Awaiting Parents, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding adoptive families for children in foster care, is hosting its popular Family Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2009.

Children Awaiting Parents’ Essay Contest
Tue, 19 May 2009 05:45:48 -0400 EDT

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 19 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — May is National Foster Care Month and Children Awaiting Parents invites you to share your stories about your experience with foster care. The contest is open to people of all ages interested in reflecting on either their experience being in foster care, being a foster parent, or their experience adopting or being adopted from foster care.

7 Year-Old Patient Designs New Line of Baby Wipes Cases: The ‘HOPE Heart’ – Designed by Children, to Benefit Children
Wed, 13 May 2009 09:17:49 -0400 EDT

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., May 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cover Me Blue has partnered with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to create a new line of baby wipes cases, designed by a 7 year old patient at the hospital. All proceeds of the sale of this collection will be donated to the Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit at CHOP.

New Group for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:26:08 -0400 EDT

WARRINGTON, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Special Equestrians is proud to announce the launch of a new program for children diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum. ‘We successfully completed a pilot of this program and were so pleased with the results that we are opening the group to our currently enrolled riders.’ Deb Saffern, one of the Occupational Therapists who works at Special Equestrians attributes the groups success to ‘the social interaction between the children, the one-on-one attention each child receives, along with the repetition of activities, and the variety of activities.’

Economic Downturn Should Not Prevent Adoption
Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:42:36 -0400 EDT

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The weight of the world falls upon all parentless children. That’s why Children Awaiting Parents, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding adoptive families for children in foster care, reminds potential adopters that the challenging fiscal environment should not be a deterrent to adoption.

Textecution Kills Texting Functions While Driving and Saves Lives
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:00:10 -0400 EDT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 7 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Texting is the new communication wave that is causing countless accidents on the road. This week, Textecution announced a user-friendly application for parents to install on their children’s phone to disable texting and Internet functions while driving. Currently, Textecution can be installed on an Android device such as the Google G1.

President-Elect Obama’s Message of Believe in Yourself Resonates in New and Unique Room Decor for Children
Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:10:47 -0400 EDT

PALESTINE, Texas, Dec. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — President-Elect Obama speaks of ‘Change’ and today more than ever our economy, and overwhelmed and stressful lives, need change. With determination Obama made history, being the first President-Elected African American, making what once seemed impossible possible. His powerful message of ‘Believe in yourself’ and ‘Change’ resonates in new and unique room decor called Motivating Decor, whose mission is to help children live their best life into adulthood.

Service New to Oklahoma Area Hopes to Go Out of Business
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:15:20 -0400 EDT

SHAWNEE, Okla., Nov. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Child Shield, U.S.A.(TM), a national organization dedicated to the safety of America’s children has recently named a new registered Independent Agent for the Oklahoma City Area. Chad Mathews is a life long resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma and he shares with Child Shield, U.S.A. its goal of helping to prevent and recover lost, missing, abducted, and runaway children throughout America. ‘My goal in bringing this much needed service to the Oklahoma City area is that someday it will no longer be needed,’ says Mr. Mathews.

Zigback – New Internet Web Browser Enhancement Protects Kids from Predators and Harmful Content
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:32:22 -0400 EDT

DALLAS, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kids are now safer while surfing the Web thanks to Zigback Blocker. The Zigback Blocker is an Internet browser enhancement that creates a kid-friendly, condensed Internet by blocking millions of unverified, unknown, and potentially harmful and inappropriate Web sites.

Children Aren’t Playing Much, and Parents Aren’t Happy About It
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:43:23 -0400 EDT

PALO ALTO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Over 80-percent of all children in the United States never play in their neighborhoods without adults present, according to a new survey published on Playborhood.com. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the figure is even higher – over 90-percent.

Revolutionary New Baby Sleep and Playwear is Guaranteed to Change the Baby Garment Industry
Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:57:26 -0400 EDT

CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. – Nov. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This is the new must have item for babies. Stuk On U has created the first ever, patent-pending baby sleep and playwear that opens and closes with the softest-to-the-touch Velcro(R). No more pinchy zippers and snap buttons to button. This is what moms everywhere have been waiting for.

Cherished Photos Transformed into Wearable Art for Mothers
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:28:00 -0400 EDT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Apr. 27 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — BabyFaces.com brings sentimental photos to life by creating three-dimensional charms that can be worn and treasured forever. Just in time for Mother’s Day, moms will be delighted to learn that they can literally keep their loved ones close to their heart with an original BabyFaces 3-D photo or First Footprints charm.

Is Sober Cool? asks BuzzFree Prom
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 13:00:00 -0400 EDT

DALLAS, Texas – Apr. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — How do you make staying sober ‘cool’ during America’s biggest teen party season? BuzzFree Prom, part of a cause-marketing effort dedicated to teen safety and responsible behavior, announces its successful third year of offering safe alternatives to substance abuse and driving. BuzzFree is taking off in markets across the country, including Colorado, where BuzzFree is endorsed by the State PTA.

Hollywood Moms Now Have Place to Put Their Coffee and They Owe it to CarryYou.com
Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:54:00 -0400 EDT

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Jan. 16 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Carry You, LLC, a Minneapolis-based family company, was invited to kick off the awards season and to participate in the Boom Boom Room – the ultimate gifting suite for Hollywood parents and their little ones.

SmartKnit Kids Socks – Seamless Socks for Children with Sensory Processing Disorders
Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:13:00 -0400 EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nov. 15 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In some homes, a kid’s sock is just that: a sock, say the folks at Diabetic Sock Store. But in Melissa Bruner’s home, socks are the inciter of one colossal tantrum. Daily, the crying and screaming commences when Melissa simply asks her 6-year-old son Conner to put on his socks.

Real-Life Mom Launches Web-Based Center for First-Time Moms
Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:14:00 -0400 EDT

HUTCHINSON ISLAND, Fla. – Aug. 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — New moms need all the help that they can get and at a new Web site: www.aNewMom.com, interested moms and their families will have access to multiple resources in one location.

O Yikes! Introduces New Line of Diaper Bags – Active Lifestyle Company Introduces Larger Diaper Bag Without Compromising Style
Tue, 30 May 2006 13:27:00 -0400 EDT

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – May 30 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — O Yikes!, active lifestyle diaper bag manufacturer, today announces the introduction of their second line of ultra-chic urban diaper bags for active parents on the go. The latest design, O Yikes! Messenger bag, still offers the style and functionality of the original O Yikes! Slingback bag while offering a little more room.

Local Reproductive Clinic Celebrates Gift of Life with a 5-Year Baby Reunion
Mon, 22 May 2006 10:05:00 -0400 EDT

GLENDALE, CA – May 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine (SIRM) in Los Angeles celebrated the gift of motherhood in a fitting way – by bringing together families that have been assisted in their efforts to conceive children over the past 5 years by SIRM(SM) physicians Brian Acacio, M.D. and Mory Nouriani, M.D. More than 350 people attended the celebration, which took place in Griffith Park on Saturday, May 13th. Activities included a catered lunch, pony rides, face painting and children’s jumping houses.

FLChildcare Conducting Survey of Florida’s Parents
Thu, 11 May 2006 10:17:00 -0400 EDT

ORLANDO, FL – May 11 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FLChildcare.com is seeking to get information from Florida parents about finding child care and other child-related options in their local area. Survey will be used to improve services offered by FLChildcare.com for Florida’s minor children (tots to teens).

The Katie Elise Lambert Foundation will be in Booth 305 at the Genuardi’s Baby & Toddler Expo in Fort Washington, PA, April 21 – 23, 2006
Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:00:00 -0400 EDT

JENKINTOWN, PA – Apr. 12 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Katie Elise Lambert Foundation will participate in the Genuardi’s Baby & Toddler Expo at the Fort Washington Expo Center, 1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA, 19034. The Katie Elise Lambert Foundation will be in booth 305. Their Main Goal is to educate the public on the hidden dangers that present themselves in everyone’s home. The Expo runs from April 21 – 23, 2006 and is open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Child Care Made Easy
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:52:00 -0400 EDT

ORLANDO, FL – Mar. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A family service that is making headlines in states across the country is now available in Florida. Please help spread the news about FLChildcare.com. It is a one-stop resource for parents searching for child care and other youth services / activities – from a newborn baby to a 17-year-old.

ANNOUNCING: The First International Parliament of Night Owls
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:13:00 -0400 EDT

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Canada – Mar. 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The First International Parliament* of Night Owls (nightowlnet.com) will be held in Saskatoon, Canada, June 2 – 4, 2006, and presented by the Night Owl Network. (*In nature, a group or gathering of owls.)

Frustrated Developer Dad Invents Interactive Incentive Chart
Tue, 17 Jan 2006 06:04:00 -0400 EDT

LOS ANGELES, CA – Jan. 17 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Barton Listick, the creator of the popular JumpStart(R) series of children’s educational software, announces the public release of My Reward Board, a new software program that provides a fun way to motivate children to do their chores and tasks. The program emphasizes a positive approach for encouraging kids to complete their chores, achieve their goals, improve their behavior, and save their money. My Reward Board is available as a free trial and for purchase at www.myrewardboard.com.

CarryYou.com’s Milan Cup Holders for Strollers Let Parents Combine European Elegance with American Convenience
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 08:59:00 -0400 EDT

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – July 22 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CarryYou.com, a web shop specializing in life’s little necessities for moms and dads in the business of parenting, today announced the launch of their latest stroller accessory, the Milan Cup Holder designed to outfit today’s trendy European strollers with American ingenuity and convenience.

WUSA*9 TV Brings Teen Driver Training Program to Frederick MD
Wed, 13 Jul 2005 04:49:00 -0400 EDT

FREDERICK, MD – July 13 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Car crashes are the number one killer of teenagers, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. And, the National Safety Council reports that the number of motor vehicle crashes involving teen drivers in Maryland, per 10,000 licensed teen drivers, has been on the rise since 1996. The nationally-acclaimed New Driver Car Control Clinic(R) from Advanced Car Control Techniques teaches only accident avoidance and defensive driving to teens and their parents. Sponsored by WUSA*9 Television, the Clinic will be in Frederick, Maryland the weekend of July 29, 30 and 31.

WUSA-TV Sponsors Teen Driver Training Program in Washington DC Area
Thu, 02 Jun 2005 03:15:00 -0400 EDT

WASHINGTON, DC – June 2 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — WUSA TV, Channel 9 is sponsoring the nationally-acclaimed New Driver Car Control Clinic(R) in the Washington DC area beginning June 17. The Clinic is a hands-on, behind-the-wheel accident avoidance and defensive driving program for teens and their parents available in ten states.

New Book Offers Revolutionary Treatment Options for Children with Autism
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 03:26:00 -0400 EDT

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – April 25 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Etham Books today announced the publication of ‘Diagnosis Autism: Now What? 10 Steps to Improve Treatment Outcomes’ by Dr. Lawrence P. Kaplan. The book presents parents of children who have autism with immediate answers and achievable teaching strategies contained in an easy-to-follow 10-step program.


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