http://www.prnewsnow.com/News for the world!en-ushttp://www.prnewsnow.com/firebase_images/prnn.jpghttp://www.prnewsnow.com1254381835>>Mabel is a young girl whose parents' reckless decisions dealt her a cruel blow in life. She embarks on a journey trying desperately to escape a dysfunctional and abusive home but the journey takes her through ill treatment and neglect. It is only through others that she begins to learn to practice the art of forgiving so as to lessen the crippling weight and burden of unforgiveness. But just as she...]]>1253530578>>/p PRedwood City CA September 14 2009 As students settle into their new classrooms Care2 is partnering with GreatSchools to announce a new way for parents educators and communities to rally around their school. From September 14th through November 8th anyone can vote in the America's Favorite School contest at http://www.AmericasFavoriteSchool.com to help their favorite...]]>1253530155>>Norbert Georget founder of Parenting Today's Teenager http://www.parentingtodaysteenager.com/ has launched his new book NoNonsense Parenting For Today's Teenager How To Feel Like A Good Parent Even When Your Teenager Hates You. It was released online and within a few days he had hundreds of parents successfully discipling their disrespectful or abusive teenagers at home. Parents are treated to a series...]]>time()>>Thousand Waves Martial Arts 38 SelfDefense Center NFP will feature Anne Parry the Director of Chicago's Office of Violence Prevention as guest speaker for its upcoming Meditations on Activism presentation taking place September 19 and titled quotPsychological First Aid: An Adaptation for Communities.quot The event will focus on the various tools adults can use to provide immediate psychological...]]>time()>>Operation HomefrontSouth Carolina is distributing 100 backpacks stuffed full of supplies to area military children to help them get off to a great start for the new school year. Volunteers will hand out the backpacks Thursday Aug. 13 from 3:006:00 at The Citadel.It's part of Backpack Brigade a program that collects donations of school supplies from generous supporters. Volunteers then stuff new backpacks...]]>time()>>Rick McCreary of Huntsville AL HAS RECENTLY BEEN NAMED AS A NEW INDEPENDENT Registered Agent for Child Shield U.S.A.8482 a national organization dedicated to the safety of America's children. Mr.McCreary shares with Child Shield U.S.A.8482 its goal of helping to prevent and recover lost missing abducted and runaway children throughout America. According to the United States Department of Justice these...]]>time()>>8211 Red Phoenix International Inc. http://www.redphoenixintl.com a marketing firm that specializes in outsourced sales for servicebased Fortune 500 companies recently participated in the March of Dimes 8220March for Babies8221 in New Jersey raising more than 250 for the organization. Nine staff members from Red Phoenix International owned by President Michael Mounter walked four miles during the...]]>time()>>Today the BAM Radio Network BRN a joint project of Moving 38 Learning and Jackstreet Media announced that the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers has launched NCCCC Radio online. The new media channel will offer its members in eleven states the nationally syndicated program quotBody Mind and Childquot with host Rae Pica along with selected programming from the BAM Radio Network.The program...]]>time()>>The roar of a grid full of formula race cars putting out a combined 3000 horsepower umbrella girls television cameras marching bands the noise of the crowded stands in one of the most exciting and demanding race tracks in the world such was the setting last weekend at the famous Shanghai International F1 Circuit for the latest race event in Pete Olson's Racing for Children program which uses the glamour...]]>time()>>Vital Choice Wild Seafood 38 Organics http://www.vitalchoice.com the leading toyourdoor provider of premium wild Alaskan salmon wild seafood and select organic and kosher foods today announced the first vitamin D3 dietary supplement http://www.vitalchoice.com/vitaminD3180x2000IU to deliver this critical quotsunshineandseafoodquot nutrient in a natural base of whole unrefined wild Alaskan sockeye salmon...]]>time()>>One hundred young people who have been in foster care were named Outstanding Young Leaders of 2009 in celebration of National Foster Care Month. The recipients from all across the U.S. were honored by FosterClub the national network for youth in foster care for their leadership accomplishments educational achievement and community service Advocating for better policies and lives for children and...]]>time()>>We've all heard the news hundreds of thousands of men and women are getting laid off in the United States and it's been widely reported that many of them are considering opening their own child care business in their home. A homebased child care business is a great way to earn a midtohigh 5figure income and be able to stay home with your kids.The problem is that many of these 'newbies' may not realize...]]>time()>>kajeet8482 www.kajeet.com the cell phone service for kids has been named an Honors winner in the 2009 NAPPA National Parenting Publications Awards competition. This prestigious award recognizes the commitment kajeet makes to kids and their parents by providing them with some of the most innovative and useful cell phone products and services on the market today.NAPPAwinning products meet the most stringent...]]>time()>>The internet has become the ultimate vehicle for collecting information and researching subjects finding services and sourcing goods. Want to go on vacation Key in a destination and not only can you become your own travel agent and find the best air fares the coolest hotels and the longest beaches you can become a local expert as well and learn everything there is to know about the culture history...]]>time()>>Zanzom http://www.zamzom.com is proud to announce its new free parental control software http://www.zamzom.com/. The software is easy to use and allows parents the ability to block questionable websites and monitor their kids' time online. The software also helps keep kids safe from cyberbullies.Kids today have created an interactive world apart from adult knowledge and supervision. Because bullies...]]>time()>>Global Traveler magazine is preparing to kick off its annual online charity auction. The auction benefits Pencils For Kids Inc. 100 percent of the proceeds go directly toward supplying school supplies to children in thirdworld countries. Bidding begins Sunday March 15.Items up for bid include airline tickets hotel stays rounds of golf and other products. Both international and domestic airlines and...]]>time()>>Autism Speaks the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization today announced a series of awareness and fundraising initiatives involving a range of corporate and philanthropic partners that will take place throughout Autism Awareness Month in April.For 2009 ToysquotRquotUs Inc. and the ToysquotRquotUs Children's Fund have increased their support of Autism Speaks. This year the company's...]]>time()>>Muvico Theaters announced today that it has completed a transaction to retire all of its senior debt obligations to New York based institutional investor. The transaction includes the sale of four Muvico theater locations to Plano based Cinemark USA Inc. including Muvico Palace 20 Boca Raton Muvico Boynton 14 Boynton Beach Fl Muvico Paradise 24 Davie Fl and Muvico Egyptian Hannover Md. These locations...]]>time()>>The European Office of the Church of Scientology http://www.scientology.org supports the Blue Heart Campaign against Human Trafficking of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC. Launched on March 5 2009 by the Executive Director of the UNODC the purpose of the Blue Heart Campaign is to raise awareness and fight human trafficking.In 2004 the US State Department estimated that some 600000...]]>time()>>Carlton Hickman CTO and CoFounder of progressive online ad network http://www.cpxinteractive.com/ CPX Interactive donated a limited edition Dodge Charger to the Child Rescue Network. The car was used in last year's Fireball Run a cross country race to raise awareness for missing children. Hickman was a member of the CPX Fireball Run team http://teamcpx.com/ and had the 2008 Limited Edition Dodge Charger...]]>time()>>Goode Hemme 38 Peterson a San Diego Law firm specializing in real estate and business law announced today that their sponsorship of the 20th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party fundraiser for the Community Campership Council was able to help the nonprofit raise enough donations to help 100 disadvantaged San Diego youth afford summer camp.We're proud to support the Community Campership Council's annual...]]>time()>>California entrepreneur and lecturer on men's issues Ken Solin has written a revealing new book 'The Key to the Men's Room: What Men Talk About When Women Aren't Around' www.thekeytothemensroom.com that shares the highlights of his intense men's group that successfully worked through male problems twice a month over a 16year period. The group of eight men learned from one another how to speak from...]]>time()>>Noting the absolute necessity for our community to support worthy causes in troubled economic times Jeremy Franklin of Jeremy Franklin's Used Car Network and Jeremy Franklin Suzuki made a 5000 cash contribution to a recent local radio station charity event. The 10th Annual Rocket and Theresa's Mix for Kids Radiothon benefiting the Children's Miracle Network was the recipient of the gift.Children's...]]>>>Parents teachers and other caring adults believe that kids deserve to feel safe secure accepted and valued whether at home or at school. Yet every day too many kids are being teased called names harassed or threatenedor worse. To the kids being bullied it can feel like a powerful machine has taken control of their lives: the Bully Machine. GOODBYE BULLY MACHINE http://www.freespirit.com by Debbie Fox...]]>>>Freedom Magazine a Church of Scientology International http://www.scientology.org publication has been recognized by the Religion Communicators Council RCC with the 2009 DeRoseHinkhouse Memorial Awards Certificate of Merit for writing on the web. The award went to Psychiatric Screening: Destroying Lives for Profit for its dispassionate look at the facts and figures of this psychiatric experiment and...]]>>>In response to the launch of a new website www.malecircumcision.org by Family Health International WHO UNAIDS and AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition to promote male circumcision as a prevention for HIV the International Coalition for Genital Integrity ICGI issues a renewed warning to the world health community that male circumcision is the wrong approach to curb the HIV epidemic in Africa and elsewhere.8220We...]]>>>Americas Watchdog's Homeowners Consumer Center has been leading the national investigation of Chinesemade drywall and by far has produced more information about the issues related to this product than any other group organization or firm in the United States. Because of their trip to Florida this week the group is now warning all affected homeowners in Florida or any other state to not sign any homebuilder...]]>>>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 parentgenerated baby's first website platform reached the 3 millionth photo upload in February. The lucky member to upload the 4 millionth photo becomes a lifetime member and their website will...]]>>>Cape Clogs is proud to announce the One Step at a Time Campaign for Autism Awareness driven by its new Puzzle Piece clog. With the purchase of each Puzzle Piece clog a portion of sales are directed to the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism an organization whose primary goal is to promote awareness and support families affected by autism spectrum disorders. It's committed to funding organizations...]]>>>discuss child safety./p PNew York NY February 23 2009 CEO Matt Berman of InstantAmber appeared on a live online broadcast of Fox News' Strategy Room on February 3 2009 to discuss child safety. During the panel discussion Matt Berman referenced the American epidemic of missing children. According to the Department of Justice more than one million children go missing each...]]>>>As a father who lost a daughter to cystic fibrosis Don Warner channeled his grief into myriad charitable pursuits. In 2008 the family along with the director of The Catholic Cemeteries of St. Paul and Minneapolis dedicated a prayer garden where bereaved parents could memorialize their children in a beautiful and peaceful setting. In 2005 the Angela Warner Foundation and the University of Minnesota...]]>>>quotThere are many ways to grow change and live a lifequot writes Zsal233 in her new book quotMany Faces of Family: Las Muchas Caras de la Familia / Les Plusieurs Visages de la Famillequot published by AuthorHouse.Written in a multilingual format using English French and Spanish text Many Faces of Family is appropriate for children aged 2 to 8 and features fullcolor illustrations. Zsal233 recognized...]]>>>Keeping children safe in their own backyards and in front of computers is a diligent and ongoing task for parents. Now two organizations dedicated to child safety have joined forces to increase awareness of the danger posed by sexual predators online stalking harassment and bullying. Both organizations are instrumental in facilitating tougher laws to deter sexual predators. Denise Pellow founder of...]]>>>Despite an increase in requirements that high school students perform volunteer work in order to graduate one author believes that more can be done to teach children especially younger children about the power of being a good citizen.J.A. Osowski author of the new children's book The Ant with Red Pantswww.antswredpants.com believes that younger children are a prime audience for stories about volunteerism...]]>>>Divorced parents raising children in separate households often miss parts of their children's lives in which they'd like to be involved. It's a reality made just a little easier because of a book by divorced parents for divorced parents. Our Great Kids authored by Tara Amaral and Chris Frie both divorced parents is a groundbreaking new tool for recording the important information and moments in a child's...]]>>>Canadian author Rodney Walsh a Clinical Hypnotherapist has astounded the Religious and Science world by writing his first book about how the mind really works and who the Father Conscious Son Subconscious and Holy Spirit Super Conscious or the Holy Trinity really are. A shocking yet breath taking story on how this information can literally turn your life around.Mr. Walsh a devoted Roman Catholic often...]]>>>APX Alarm www.apxalarm.com one of the nation's largest residential security alarm companies is raising awareness about home fire prevention this week as it participates at the Zero Fatalities Safe Kids Fair at exhibit number 425. The event is free to all attendees. APX representatives will also be demonstrating fire safety tips at the exhibit both Friday and Saturday Feb. 2728 at Noon 2 p.m. and...]]>>>With the launch of educational websites and software more kids are being taught that volunteering and teamwork are important. But is it workingJ.A. Osowski author of the new children's book The Ant with Red Pants says that lessons taught through visual and print media absolutely work in teaching kids the right principles about giving back. He says his own book is having an impact in the schools and...]]>>>Children Uniting Nations CUN celebrates their 10th anniversary viewing of the Academy Awards and after party this February 22nd at the Beverly Hilton. The much buzzed about Oscar Nominated quotWaltz with Bashirquot and director/writer Ari Folman have decided on the CUN Awards Viewing Party as their destination on Awards night. The event is presented by The Hollywood Reporter Billboard Swaggmedia.com...]]>>>Dorrance Publishing recently released the following titles: Ten Houses Filled with Leaves Golden Sheeba: A Fairytale Princess Story and Elijah the Turtle. They are available for purchase at http://www.dorrancebookstore.com brick and mortar bookstores online bookstores or by calling 800 7887654. Media review copies are available by calling 800 7887654. Ten Houses Filled with Leaves11.00 ISBN: 9780805961201...]]>>>The brains at www.TeachingChildrenAboutMoney.com have been offering ebooks and quotWealth Mentality Storiesquot in order to help parents teach their children about money as early as possible. In today's unstable economy it is more important than ever for children to learn about what money to spend to save and how to earn money in the first place. These new short fictional stories teach these principles...]]>>>quotThe Dragonfly Doorquot and quotThe Dragonfly Secret: A Story of Boundless Lovequot are Mom's Choice Awards174 Gold Recipients. The two books published by Minnesotabased Feather Rock Books won gold medals in the national competition for Children's Picture Books.Our mission is to craft stories that help people who may be coping with some of life's greatest challengesquot said John Adams CEO of Feather...]]>>>quotWith an estimated 24 million Type 1 and Type 2 people coping with diabetes http://www.joyofdiabetes.com and 57 million Prediabetics in the U.S. the odds of someone in your family being affected by diabetes is about 1 in 3.7. That would be that 'epidemic' diabetes thing you keep hearing about in the news.quot So says Bob Hawkinson author and lifelong diabetic of over 45 years.With the ever increasing...]]>>>HEAD Runaway AtRisk Youth Report: Family Dynamics Abuse Top Reasons Youth Seek Help nbspnbsp PRunaway AtRisk Youth Report: Family Dynamics Abuse Top Reasons Youth Seek Help/P pThe National Runaway Switchboard releases its annual call volume statistics providing insight into why...]]>>>Today the BAM Radio Network BRN a joint project of Moving 38 Learning and Jackstreet Media announced that network cofounder Rae Pica will be the recipient of the Margie R. Hanson Distinguished Service Award. This award is given by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education to professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of physical education for early childhood...]]>>>How do you inspire kids and grownup kids to discover or rediscover classical music Start by discovering the story of 12 mysteriously missing Beethoven compositions and finish with the only recording of the nowfound music and a beautiful jigsaw puzzle depicting the Master in his world. The Beethoven Lost and Rediscovered CD and Beethoven Found Collector's Edition Jigsaw Puzzle set is the perfectpitch...]]>1234175165>>The Child Life Council the leading nonprofit professional association serving child life specialists http://childlife.org/The20Child20Life20Profession/ announced today the appointment of its new Executive Director. Dennis Reynolds was selected following an extensive executive search process with a pool of highly qualified candidates. I am thrilled to have Dennis as the new Chief Staff Executive...]]>1233743424>>Saku Koivu Alex Kovalev Carey Price Mike Komisarek Tom Kostopoulos and the rest of the Montreal Canadiens in collaboration with UGG174 Australia Canada present the first Art 38 Ice auction. With the word encouragement as their inspiration the team along with their families put their creative caps on and painted UGG174 Australia Classic boots creating oneofakind collector items. These collector items...]]>1233740785>>Recorded Books has signed Alan Sitomer highly acclaimed author of young adult literature and threetime Teacher of the Year to write a high school English curriculum product that will be published in April 2009. We are thrilled to work with such a visionary teacher to create a product that will engage students and help them succeedquot said Will DeLamater Recorded Books Vice President of School Sales...]]>1233662455>>Intellectual Baby LLC recently released its first DVD in a series of 4 designed to teach babies to read beginning as early as 3 months of age.With continued cuts being made in education and statistics stating that children struggling to read in the 3rd grade usually don't catch up parents need to take steps to assure their child's academic success. This can be done through early education.We can not...]]>1233658982>>Name Bubbles a baby label www.namebubbles.com and kid label company has opened their ecommerce store. Receiving their first order on January 20th Name Bubbles creates waterproof labels that are both dishwasher and laundry safe providing parents and care givers with a fashionable and functional way to help keep track of their children's belongings. Different label packs label styles and 8 color palettes...]]>1233658732>>Since being named official spokespersons for National Court Appointed Special Advocate CASA Association's quotForgotten Childrenquot campaign in the spring of 2008 Dr. Phil McGraw http://drphilfoundation.org/ the host of the syndicated daytime talk show DR. PHIL http://www.drphil.com/shows/ and his wife Robin McGraw have helped increase volunteer inquiries to the organization's Web site this year by...]]>1233648365>>There is a new Baby in town and she is the star of the newly released board book Dear Baby What I Love About You Sweet rhymes and playful pictures set in eyecatching tropical colors create a warm and funny love letter about why we find babies so irresistible. Dear Baby What I Love About You is the first in a series of eight glossy 4color board books for infants and toddlers from boutique press DearBaby...]]>1232796653>>An uplifting new Christian novel quotThe Time Chamberquot www.publishamerica.com written by author Terry Davis under his pen name quotThe Scribbling Eaglequot tells the dramatic tale of how a group of foolhardy children are lured into a hellish prison where they are spiritually dead and how heavenly forces strive against diabolical ones to rescue them and return them to paradise. See www.publishedauthors.net/thescribblingeagle/index.htmlThe...]]>1232787213>>San Diego Kids' Party Rentals Inc. has just launched an expanded line of rentals and entertainment for their popular Carnival Theme Parties. The new products include red and white carnival game booths nine new carnival games largecapacity cotton candy machine and popcorn machine oldfashioned hot dog stand two new igloostyle snow cone machines 27foot high quotCliff Hangerquot inflatable slide a newly...]]>1232784678>>The Inauguration of President Barack Obama comes just as Salesian Missions has announced its programs have now helped 3 million children and counting including 160000 in Kenya where the president has family ties.The swearing in of the first African American president of the United States has placed Kenya and its people in the international spotlight. The son of a white woman raised in Kansas and a...]]>1232274527>>Interlochen Arts Academy http://www.interlochen.org/academy/WT.mcidAcadPriorJan09 is currently accepting applications for students interested in attending for the 200910 academic year. Students who apply before February 1 will receive priority status but applications received after that date will still be considered.Each year approximately five hundred young artists from around the world learn create...]]>1232270472>>Crystal Carmona a San Jose High Academy tenth grader was recognized today by America Learns as the organization's January 2009 America Learns Network Superstar. America Learns Network Superstars are celebrated monthly for creating innovative strategies that help volunteerdriven tutoring mentoring and leadership development programs excel.Carmona came to be recognized by America Learns through her...]]>1232268232>>The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate http://www.illinoisproperty.com network reports that its 3000 agents raised 284000 for the Children's Miracle Network CMN in 2008 surpassing the 2007 total of 241000 by 18 percent. This was a noteworthy accomplishment given a difficult real estate market.We are especially proud of the effort our agents made and the results they delivered in 2008 to assist CMN...]]>1232266712>>NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Stephen Leicht driver of the 29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing is giving one lucky auction winner and three friends the opportunity to attend the upcoming racing events at Daytona in true driver style. In an exclusive partnership with www.GoMotorBids.com Leicht will be auctioning off an allinclusive race weekend experience which will include accommodations...]]>1231834647>>The Chuckie Goodnight Foundation For The Environment today announced artwork from 22 children across the U.S. will be featured in the organization's 2009 Earth calendar. In September the nonprofit announced the Earth Day Everyday contest which invited children ages five to 14 to submit drawings with environmental themes for publication in the Chuckie Goodnight Foundation For The Environment's 2009...]]>1231689606>>www.ButterflyMaidens.com is the new place on the web to buy 100 certified organic and naturally dyed clothing for women and children. Considering the current state of our environment and economy there is no better time to launch such an affordable ecofriendly business that is so passionate about changing our world for the better. Every step of the process is done in an ethical earth friendly process....]]>1231687711>>Dorrance Publishing Announces Three Recent NonFiction Book Releases: Three Life Lessons from the Third Father: Volume II The Man's Rules of Marriage and Troubled Footsteps. They are available for purchase at http://www.dorrancebookstore.com brick and mortar bookstores online bookstores or by calling 800 7887654. Media review copies are available by calling 800 7887654.Three Life Lessons from the Third...]]>1231489906>>The National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs www.natsap.org NATSAP is pleased to announce the selection of Clifford Brownstein as their new Executive Director. Clifford Brownstein is a recognized leader in both the association management and public accounting fields having spent more than 25 years in each. He has worked with four association management companies over his career providing...]]>1230365117>>School Safety Partners http://www.schoolsafetypartners.org reports that on the day Caylee Anthony's remains were found in a wooded area at the front entrance to Hidden Oaks Elementary School school officials and sheriff's deputies quickly worked together to lessen the emotional trauma to the nearly 700 school children there.About twothirds of the students walk or ride their bike to the Orange County...]]>1230278754>>Lev Lalev a Jewish nonprofit organization http://www.lelalev.com known for providing shelter to destitute and orphaned girls of Israeli origin has arranged the RubinZeffren Children's Home in Kiryat Sanz Netanya for orphan halforphan abused and abandoned girls who are inhabitants of Israel. The Home is a host to a number of specialized professionals including the House Mother Educational Director livein...]]>1230278606>>The Tom Deierlein Foundation http://www.tdfoundation.org/ a local Iraqi children's charity founded by a decorated Iraqi war veteran Tom Deierlein is receiving much needed help from the interactive marketing industry. These corporate volunteers became involved over the last few months and have created several interactive campaigns designed to benefit the TD Foundation. quotI think it's great that...]]>1229933515>>Neuroblastoma is certainly no laughing matter. It is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in infants. However on January 9 2009 some of Boston's finest will come together at the Cutler Majestic Theater for quotComics for a Curequot www.comicsforacure.org to bring much needed attention to this aggressive form of pediatric cancer. The evening's impressive comedic lineup includes event host Joe...]]>1229678325>>As people pack the airports buses and train stations this holiday there is one thing they won't want to bring home with them head lice. Yet many will do just that. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there are an estimated 6 to 12 million head lice infestations each year just in America. Yet it's a worldwide problem making the risks of becoming infested real even for travelers.People...]]>1229674822>>With only 8 shopping days left before Christmas and 4 days to the start of Chanukah the rush to buy and wrap toys for the tots in your life isn't an excuse to put dangerous products into your child's hands at holiday time.Nor is saving money while a good idea a reason for parents to get careless and overlook the importance of safe toys for kids.Take a moment and look online for product recalls customer...]]>1229501874>>i/p PSt. Paul MN December 16 2008 It's not a movie but the looming nightmare before Christmas for the Handmade Toy Alliance is the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act CPSIA which threatens to put small toymakers http://www.handmadetoyalliance.org and retailers out of business when it goes into effect in February 2009.Passed by Congress last August the CPSIA was designed...]]>1229338475>>Children Incorporated is joining forces with two companies to help childreninneed this holiday season. Imagine the Challenge is a Battle Creek Michiganbased toy company that will donate portions of their profit from online sales to Children Incorporated to go towards CI's Warm Clothing Fund. Richmond Virginiabased Cashew Concern Certification a cashew compliance and tracking program will donate proceeds...]]>1229069622>>National Association of Police and Lay Charities NAPLC President Eileen McCloskey announced today the association's plan to freely distribute to U.S. libraries one hundred books and videos entitled quotYour Baby Can Talk.quot Talking babies Yes with manual signs you can teach your baby from the widely accepted and award winning book and video quotYour Baby Can Talk.quot Loved by babies trusted by parents...]]>1228897097>>The Magic Christmas Star animation which has been produced by Hallmarks' highly talented New Media Team features a four minute computer animated film set on Christmas Eve and follows the bears in a heartwarming story of friendship please find your DVD enclosed.Throughout December Forever Friends' Magic Christmas Star book will be sold in Hallmark Gold Crown and Clinton Cards stores for just 1634.99....]]>1228637237>>A new book is doing double duty: raising awareness about global issues while also using green technology in its production. Caryn West a commercial artist wrote and illustrated The Trouble with the Alphabet: Through the Eyes of Innocence which explores human rights issues. For each letter of the alphabet a country is represented along with a charity doing humanitarian work in the region. A is for Afghanistan...]]>1228392590>>he Baby Blue Foundation along with the Ventnor Police Atlantic County hospitals and the National Safe Haven Alliance will introduce the first National Safe Haven signs to New Jersey./p PAtlantic City NJ December 4 2008 The last two states to enact Safe Haven laws Alaska and Nebraska adopted such laws in 2008. Nebraska's law has received substantial media coverage due to...]]>1228392426>>Kubit2me http://www.kubit2me.com Now You're Talkin' ages 10 and Kubit2me Truth or Dare ages 8 are ideal lastminute gift ideas for that quothardtoshopforquot tween. Kubit2me is designed to encourage positive social interaction trust and empathyquot said game creator Mary Kay Russell president of Chicagobased Kubit2me. quotThe game features a fun and fuzzy cube design to connect parents with their children...]]>1228292573>>Media campaigns have been launched books have been written yet the age at first marriage continues to increase and the number of couples who delay childbearing www.familythinking.com. This is especially true in tough economic times due to the substantial cost of raising a child. quotCouples who decide to delay marriage and childbearing don't fully comprehend the ramifications of their actionsquot according...]]>1228209439>>Children are set to have a disappointing Christmas this year with the average spend per child set to be 16360 on Christmas presents according to new research out today by Family Investments the family savings and investments specialist and UK's leading Child Trust Fund provider.This is barely enough to afford some of the items on this year's top ten Christmas toy list and is significantly less than...]]>1228128819>>XyliTots http://www.carifree.com/dentists/products/kidshome.php are a new line of products designed by dentists specifically for kids to provide the best opportunity for cavity prevention. The motivation for the development of the line comes from CDC reports that the bacterial infection responsible for causing dental decay quotdental caries is the number one childhood disease affecting kids in America.quot...]]>1228128244>>kidthing www.kidthing.com the first and only free online digital media player created just for kids today announced the launch of Countdown to Christmas http://store.kidthing.com/detail/IDMTI3Mw3d3d a 25day interactive holiday promotion that will bring a free holiday gift to children everywhere as they eagerly await Santa's arrival.As part of Countdown to Christmas http://video.aol.com/videodetail/countdowntochristmastrailerkidthing/2952350646/icidVIDURVENT05...]]>1228128113>>The U.S. Fund for UNICEF http://www.unicefusa.org/ announced that Joel Madden UNICEF Ambassador and Nicole Richie will host UNICEF's 2008 Beverly Hills Snowflake Lighting Ceremony http://fieldnotes.unicefusa.org/2008/11/unicefsnowflakelightings.html on Saturday November 22 at the intersection of Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. The ceremony highlights the city of Beverly Hills' quotLight the Nightquot...]]>1228127738>>Children Incorporated is putting a fresh spin on child sponsorship with the release of the Wingman webisode which shows that helping children in need is not just charitable it's a cool thing to do. Children Incorporated is using New Media to target a younger audience and point out that sponsoring a child isn't financially out of reach for anyone at just 28 a month.This proactive approach by the nonprofit...]]>1228127651>>Moms whose younger children come to them with the famous words quotI'm boredquot while out of school this holiday season can now turn to Tray Tasking learning activities to keep them entertained. Created and developed by Dr. Vicki Folds a renowned early child development expert author of several childcare books and vice president of education and professional development for Children of America Educational...]]>1228127394>>Bob Hawkinson Author and lifelong diabetic http://www.joyofdiabetes.com/readanexcerptjoyofdiabetes.html provides suggestions from a diabetic's perspective for a joyful Thanksgiving celebration. Let us give thanks for turkey dressing cranberry sauce sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie8230.Oh Yeah and glucose metersquot Hawkinson says.This Thanksgiving millions of diabetics are going to be struggling to balance...]]>1228127301>> The Consumer Electronics Association has named the iHearSafe174 Safe Volume8482 Headphones a 2009 Innovations Design and Engineering Award Honoree. The Innovations award will be presented to Christine Ingemi the inventor at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas from January 8th11th. This award is in recognition of Ingemi's pioneering design of an innovative new product in the audio...]]>1228127286>>Pooja Pittie Indian mom and MBA graduate from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business has launched Little GuruSkool in the U.S. Little GuruSkool is a collection of DVDs and books to help parents around the world introduce their children to Indian culture www.littleguruskool.com in a fun and interactive way.Hindi Books and DVDs http://www.littleguruskool.com/category.aspxcatid1 are Suitable...]]>1228127173>>Working in conjunction with Christmas Unlimited and the destination services company DSC staff at the worldrenowned BROADMOOR www.broadmoor.com in Colorado Springs Colorado decided to give a gift that would keep on giving this holiday season. With so many families in need all levels of The BROADMOOR team pitched in to build more than 60 bikes in an afternoon for local children. In lieu of sending top...]]>1228127001>>David Kosofsky is a longtime teacher of English as a Second Language ESL to foreignborn students in the Western Suburbs of New Orleans. His students are fast learners and most quickly learn to read English with surprising ease however even with superb reading skills many encounter a final hurdle in the language study process the pronunciation itself. Even after mastering written English speaking it...]]>1228124224>>is the perfect time of year to experience Hong Kong and get into that festive spirit./p PBangkok Thailand November 28 2008 Hong Kong holidays are great anytime of the year but it's during 'WinterFest' that Hong Kong really lights up. Great food fantastic shopping amazing sights and sounds and a moderate climate make this city an ideal destination for travelers. Agoda.com...]]>1228124184>>Anything is possible if a person puts in the effort even if that person is a fish as revealed in Madlen Krushev's fun and inspiring new children's book quotNicky the Flying Fishquot ISBN 0982042604 The Magical Realm of Books 2008.Nicky is a rainbow fish whose mother has magical scales. Although not a flying fish Nicky dreams of reaching the sun and she is determined to make her dream come true. After...]]>1219907706>>The National Association of Mothers Centers NAMC is proud to announce its membership in the Smart Television Alliance STA an organization dedicated to promoting quality childrens television. Television is one of the most powerful mediums in the world. It can educate inspire and entertain us. At the same time the alarming increase in violence indecency and sexual content on TV undermines the already...]]>1219821331>>Sadiki LLC today announced a partnership with Best Friends Animal Society to launch the Manadoob an allnew integrated lifestyle brand targeting children ages eight and older as well as anyone who is curious about the special connection that exists between humans and animals. Extensive research studies conclude that the natural bond between humans and animals contributes to a healthier quality of life...]]>1219651126>>California family law firm Schuster Family Law discusses the myths the truths and the tips about paying child support in California. The Myths When it comes to paying child support there is seldom agreement said Dennis Schuster founder of Schuster Family Law. Mothers and fathers will either claim they cannot pay the support ordered by the court or that they cannot live on the support ordered by the...]]>1219390360>>AsthmaFree Naturally Conari Press September 2008 is a revolutionary book that teaches readers how to take control of their asthma safely and effectively without any side effects. The approach encompasses the Buteyko Breathing Method as well as guidance on diet sleep physical activity and other lifestyle changes that can provide a natural alternative to asthma medications. The author was a chronic asthmatic...]]>1219389717>>IAGmedia Inc. extends its Lets Go Chipper series this holiday season with the introduction of Get Ready to Fly a getready activity set that helps parents eliminate the stress of traveling with kids.From what to pack to checkin boarding flying and landing Get Ready to Fly is a story and activity book with crayons nestled into a plush selfadjustable pillow backpack that helps prepare kids for flying...]]>1219389305>>uPlej http://www.uplej.com an online giving social networking Web site has welcomed a charity for children to its network. Professional basketball player Travis Hansen http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TravisHansen founded the charity Little Heroes Foundation to improve the living conditions of children around the world. Hansen is a superstar in Russia for his basketball talent and to the children who have...]]>1219304189>>An Active Body is a Learning Body is the motto of ReadySteadyMove Worldwide research in child development supports the premise that children learn best through active involvement and that language acquisition is actually reinforced through movement. Children in a ReadySteadyMove lesson move over under around beside and near objects so these words actually take on a concrete meaning for them. While...]]>1219130431>>The National Association of Secondary School Principals NASSP is pleased to announce the release of six podcasts from some of the nations top principals. The six finalists in the 2009 Metlife/National Association of Secondary School Principals National Middle Level and High School Principal of the Year offer words of wisdom on what makes them successful in their school buildings.The finalists:nbspnbspnbspnbspRay...]]>1218957126>>Reliv International Inc. www.reliv.com today held its second annual Walk for the Mission to raise funds for the companys charitable arm the Reliv Kalogris Foundation. More than 3400 Reliv independent distributors from nine countries participated as part of Relivs 20th anniversary international conference. The event took place in downtown St. Louis this morning and included a 1mile walk and a 5K run....]]>