Social and Consumer: Children and Parenting - Press Releases

New Babysitter & Nanny-Parent Matching Site, VerifiedSitter.com, Launches Indiegogo Campaign

LogoA crowdfunding campaign for a new, nationwide babysitter and nanny-parent matching site, VerifiedSitter.com, has just been launched on Indiegogo. Founded by fellow parent and long-time IT professional, Steve Scofield, the site was designed to offer both parents and caregivers (ages 18+) a trusted, dependable, and safe platform with which to connect with one other.

Mom Owned Business Creates BPA Free Sippy Cups

LogoKangovou is a Raleigh, NC based company that has created BPA-free sippy cups and other dishware for children. These leak-proof cups hold up to 8oz (236ml) and are made from type 304 18/8 food-grade stainless steel, a material prized for being non-toxic, non-leaching, durable, and washable.The outer cover can be removed for easy cleaning and is made of safe plastic that insulates liquids while protecting sensitive hands and preventing condensation. The flexible plastic straw can be removed for easy cleanup, and the airtight lid and cap make transport and storage safe and easy. They are completely dishwasher safe and come in a range of color options including blue, green, yellow and orange.

The Square Tangles Have Arrived on Earth

LogoThroughout a child's life a stuffed companion can help every step of the way. For babies, a stuffed companion serves as a playmate, allowing the imaginations of little ones to run wild. There are even new brands of toys that are fairly nondescript, giving young ones the opportunity to imagine for themselves. As these little ones grow older the stuffed companions will gain defined personalities and become part of their lives. The companions are the first step to learning about complex topics such as compassion and responsibility. Companion toys can even serve to teach young ones to express themselves. A new generation of toys is here to provide all of these benefits and more: The 2nd generation Square Tangles.

Kickstarter Campaign for a Children's Picture Book Is Open for Funding Now

A Kickstarter campaign for a lovable picture book for children is open now with a funding goal of $3,250. Created by Michael K. Farrington, the project deadline is December 1, 2016, and it already has raised over hundred dollars from a group of backers. Michael is the writer and illustrator of this picture book, titled "WeeCa the Unique-Ah Witch", which is a story of a normal witch who scares away the monster Tooth Decay with the help of her crazy friends.

BabySeater Launches Multipurpose BackSeat Organizer and Protector for a Fun Filled Ride

LogoBabySeater has launched an improved version of their backseat organizer and protector for kids and toddlers on the popular e-commerce site, Amazon. This new product will contain a tablet iPad holder, wet tissue compartment and stretchy storage pockets so that kids and parents can keep their necessary stuff at one place inside the car. This will likely help people keep their cars organized as they can easily fit their kid's toys, drink cups and many more items inside the backseat bag and prevent them from sliding around the backseat during travelling.

Backyard Playsets, LLC Set to Donate 4 Playsets to Needy Families

LogoDavid Coggins, a native of Atlanta, GA is the General Manager of Backyard Playsets, LLC headquartered in Franklin, TN. Coggins has always had a love for children and seeing them succeed in life. To that end, Backyard Playsets, LLC and Backyard Building Movers, Inc. of Cartersville, GA are donating 4 playsets to needy families through Bartow County Toys for Tots.

Eagle House Group Offers Autism Training to Parents Helping Them Better Understand Their Child

LogoOne of the leading specialist schools for autism, Eagle House Group offers autism training to parents, helping them to better understand the glorious highs and difficult lows of bringing up a child with autism. The workshops they organise are fun and informative, and are designed to educate parents who have children with autism, Asperger syndrome and social and communication disorders. Each of their workshops are aimed to help parents find answers and discover new solutions about their child's autism, what they can do to support them, and how they can teach their child the essential life skills that other children seem to simply "pick up." The autism training sessions that they carry out are open to any family having a child with an autism spectrum disorder, as well as for those families, too, who have a child attending one of their schools.

Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaign for UMakeIt! Character Creator

LogoDesigner Jake Minor has launched a fully customizable action figure on Kickstarter that is completely different to similar toys or products. UMakeIt! Character Creator is made from durable, lightweight, white ABS plastic and is a blank canvas for anyone over eight to create their very own unique character. Consumers can add as much detail as they like to achieve a high-quality action figure using paints, alcohol and oil-based markers, and once dry, the color cannot be rubbed away.

The Moon 2G High Chair from Mima Presents a 3-in-1 Seating Solution

LogoWith the festive holidays right around the corner, there is no time like the present to discover truly life-changing gifts. Families welcoming a new baby into the clan are known for their need of plenty of baby items – from diapers and clothing, to toys, cribs, and car seats. Often new parents face a wide array of choices at varying price points, but one thing remains constant throughout: the more they can use any single chair, stroller, or crib, the better. That philosophy is what inspired the creation of the Moon 2G High Chair from well-known kids brand Mima. This incredibly versatile product provides the usefulness of a newborn lounger, a necessary high chair for a toddler, and the luxury of a junior chair – all rolled into one.

Loretta Green LLC Launches New Line of Educational Toys

The new range is called "GrowBright" and looks like it will be a hit with both kids and parents. So far everyone who has seen the new line of toys has been delighted, especially the kids!

The Yes Baby Car Mirror Successfully Supplying for the Needs of Parents While Driving

Among the many buyers of this product, not only have parents mentioned the efficiency of the product but they have also mentioned being delighted at how durable and adjustable the entire combination is. Parents have been more inclined to use the baby car mirror bundle while driving because the mirror provides a wide surface area for viewing their child behind them as well as for the child to be able to see their parents with their convex lens. Not only is that, but the baby rear facing seat is also equipped to make sure that there are no noises in your car. It is made of BPA-free reinforced ABS polymer plastic and the angle allows for the clearest view. The combination is adjustable and easy to install making it a constant favourite among the parents. It is one of the best and most affordable car products for parents.

WizardMathKit for Improving Cognitive Mathematical Ability

WizardMathKit.com is pleased to offer an exciting and an interesting math kit, the WizardMathKit. The kit is designed for children who have trouble with math. Many kids have difficulty understanding the basic concepts or core logic behind any addition, subtraction, division or multiplication. This kit is designed in a way to help kids understand math in the most interesting manner. Sometimes when theory fails to explain, pictures do a lot more than explanation. And for kids it is believed to be a proven method and many studies have shown that kids understand the concepts better when there are pictures involved.

Parents Getting More Dependent on the Baby Car Mirror for a Safe Ride with Their Child on Board

The baby car mirror bundle has been a hit among the parents ever since its launch and more numbers of parents, new and old are finding it in their best benefits to use it.

Treatment Research Institute's Faces of Families Video Inspires Families to Take Action to Address Adolescent Substance Use

LogoFamilies who are looking for answers on how to address adolescent substance use may have difficulty narrowing down accurate information when researching on the internet, since the sources available online are seemingly endless. While there are many excellent resources, there are also many that are extremely ill-informed and potentially dangerous, and it's often difficult for parents to distinguish those with some evidence-base from those that are purely opinion or profiteering.

Parents as Tutors Pilot Program in Illinois School District Receives Positive Response

Parents and teachers in a northern Illinois school district are pleased with a pilot program developed by Parents as Tutors, LLC that focused on enhancing children's literacy skills.

The Yes Baby Car Mirror Reviewed to Be One of the Most Useful Products for Every Day Use

Babies are unpredictable little beings that need constant care and attention and it becomes slightly difficult for parents to attend to them when they are in the process of doing something that needs complete attention like driving. Some babies have a tendency to get scared when they are put in the rear because they can't see their parent's face. Sometimes it is the worry of the parents that keeps them turning around to ensure their child's safety.

The Yes Baby Car Mirror Is One of the Most Popular Products Among Parents: The BEST Way to View Babies in the Backseat

While, thankfully there haven't been many cases of accidents resulting from parent having to turn around to continuously check on their kids, the continuous fear of getting into an accident while driving is always present. The Yes Baby Car mirrors were introduced with exactly that fear in mind. The mirror's wide surface area allows the parents a clear view of their children behind them. Their durability and easy installation are added benefit to the products. Parents have reviewed that it is a welcome relief that they can finally get a car mirror that does not fall of at the smallest bump in the road.

France Crespin and Soizic Hourdin Seek Kickstarter Funding to Start the Production of Mome Care Skin Care Line

LogoTwo French women entrepreneurs, France Crespin and Soizic Hourdin founded Mome Care in 2014 with the intention of creating a skincare brand specifically for girls and boys aged five to fifteen plus. Two years down the line, they are ready to introduce the Mome Care merchandise line. France and Soizic have recently started a Kickstarter campaign to raise $50,000 for their initial production run.

The Yes Baby Mirror to Ensure a Safer Journey with Babies in the Backseat: A Baby Car Mirror That Will Make Car Trips Nicer and More Pleasant

Mothers everywhere have been seen to have a very difficult job at driving with their constant worry about their children strapped to their baby chair in the back seat. A constant impulse to keep turning back to make sure that they are okay is inherent among most parents. However, this impulse can prove to be very dangerous for certain times when fate is not quite friendly.

New Release Provides Hands-on Resource for Grieving Children

Grief support is often focused on parents, offering little to siblings. A new release written by a mother/daughter team, Melinda and Ashlin Grace Gordon, offers children experiencing grief an outlet to express their feelings in their own way. The Story of Hope (Redemption Press 2016) came out of the Gordon family's loss six years ago of their newborn daughter, Hope Abigail ("Abby"), who had trisomy 18 or Edwards syndrome.

Kickstarter Campaign Launched to Publish Unique Children's Meditation Training Book Chrysalis

LogoOWL&FOX, an independent British studio, has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for 'Chrysalis', an illustrated children's book that introduces readers of all ages to the power of meditation, mantras and mindfulness. The Kickstarter campaign aims to garner widespread support and financial backing to finance the publishing and distribution of the book to a mass audience.

What One Los Angeles-Based Company Has to Say About Mothers Nursing in Public

LogoThere are always some great tips to remember when it comes to breastfeeding in public. First and foremost though, what is probably the most important aspect of it all is that there is no correct or incorrect way to publicly nurse. Not only is it a mother's right to nurse her child in the first place, but it is also her right to do it in the way that is most comfortable and convenient for her.

Artstraws Ltd. Offers One-of-a-Kind Art and Craft Materials for Kids Online and Offline

A leading provider of school supplies for kids, Artstraws Ltd, offers one-of-a-kind art and craft materials for school and retail outlets. These products are not directly sold by them, but can be purchased from any of their partnered suppliers throughout the UK, like S & S Services, Baby Craft, Children's Scrapstore, Bristol, Fred Aldous, Manchester, Herts County Supplies, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, and many others. The variety of art and craft products they offer include air drying clay, art-roc class packs, straw beads, festive pipe cleaners, sit and ride reindeer, long artstraws, and much more. All of these art and craft materials are precisely manufactured to satisfy the varied needs of their customers, and gives children an opportunity to learn and develop essential skills in their early years.

Kickstarter Campaign Launched for Loveable, Educational Bat Buddies Plush Toy

LogoBat Buddies has officially launched a Kickstarter campaign for the perfect educational plush toy companion for GEEKY children. The Kickstarter campaign aims to garner widespread support and financial backing to manufacture, market and distribute Bat Buddies to a mass audience of children nationwide.

Ivette Cortiella Seeks Funding Support via Indiegogo to Reopen Meltdown Station Fitness Center in South Florida

LogoChildhood obesity is one of the most serious health related concerns at present. It is frightening to know that over 50 million children in the United States are overweight, and most of these children are extremely likely to become overweight adults. Experts suggest that this undesirable trend can be attributed to the present generation's unhealthy food habit and inactive lifestyle.