Social and Consumer: Children and Parenting - Press Releases

MiaMily Exceeds Crowdfunding Goal in 48 Hours on New Hip Seat Baby Carrier

LogoMiaMily is currently running a crowdfunding campaign for Hipster Smart. The Hipster Smart is a new hip seat baby carrier which expands on the features of the company's tremendously successful innovative built in 3D hip seat design, and the Kickstarter campaign has already exceeded its goal in 48 hours and with still 15 days left in the campaign, the campaign has already surpassed 200% funded.

This Little Card Saves Lives

LogoThe American Society for the Positive Care of Children (ASPCC) is a non-profit organization working to prevent child abuse through positive parenting advocacy and education. To this end, they have created a simple, smart resource to help children and families know where to find help when they need it.

Eagle House Group Offers 'Autism in the Home' Workshops to Help Parents Support Their Child with Autism

LogoOne of the best special needs schools in London, Eagle House Group organises 'Autism in the Home' workshops to help parents and guardians to significantly improve their interactions and communication with their autistic children. Understanding how autistic kids communicate, their behaviour and sensory difficulties are the key points of the workshops. The interactive workshops are carried out by speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and behaviour specialists to provide strategies to help parents and guardians cope at home. The workshops also include a 'problem solving session' where parents can have a discussion regarding any difficulties and possible ways to overcome them. The workshops are held at all Eagle House schools - Eagle House (Mitcham), Eagle House (Sutton) and Eagle House (Strawberry Lodge).

Innovative Treasure Hunt Game in Final Week of Successful Kickstarter Campaign

LogoColor Clues is a creative new game that gives parents an easy way to set up treasure hunts for their kids. The hunt starts when a parent gives their child the first code, a sequence of 4 primary colors, and a smart phone running the Color Clues app. Tapping the code into the app triggers the first audio clue. One clue leads to another until the final destination is reached: a hidden gift or a surprise or simply a congratulations for completing the hunt. The audio clues and color codes allow children to solve the treasure hunts completely on their own, even before they can read, giving them a sense of ownership and satisfaction at their success.

Time 4 Babies Launches New E-Commerce Site – time4babies.com

Online shopping makes up more than 50% of surveyed shoppers' purchases, according to a new report from shipper UPS and researcher ComScore. The obvious reason behind the push towards online shopping has proven to be more than just lower, more competitive pricing, but the simple convenience. Time 4 babies is no stranger to the concept of modest pricing and suitability; in fact, they specialize in just that!

Arthur S Newman Launches Kickstarter Campaign for His New Children's Book

Arthur S. Newman is a US based author, who aspires to be free from a job in order to pursue his real aspirations. The author has recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for his new book called 'Ever Tangled With Lightning'. Arthur has basically giving this book a facelift by launching an illustrated and interactive version for children. The book was originally written in response to 'Ever Caught A Rabbit In A Cornfield' and the author is welcoming everyone for generous support on Kickstarter.

Gary Barbera's Flyers Night Benefits Underprivileged Kids

LogoContinuing a tradition that's now almost 30 years old, Gary Barbera brought to life another magical night at the sports complex for kids that rarely have the opportunity to experience such things first hand.

Lapland Letters Offers Special Gifts for Orders of 'Letter from Santa' Activity Packs

At Lapland Letters, children's happiness is a priority. And this is why it specialises in letters from Santa which any parent can order for their child. The letters come in beautiful designs along with personalised details, and now, Lapland Letters has unique gifts on offer as well.

Adoption Agency in Florida Offering Consultations in Tampa

Adoption Miracles, the adoption agency in Florida, based in Tampa, is currently offering consultations for free to prospective adoptive parents and young women who are facing unexpected pregnancies. This Florida adoption agency promotion is being offered to ensure that both parties are aware of available options, are getting factual, reliable information and can rely on the firm for support. In the case of unexpected pregnancies, women who qualify are eligible for assistance during and after their pregnancy, free counseling, transportation assistance and more. Involvement and communication with updates regarding the child are also under consideration.

Children's Charities, Inc. Empowers Students with Their Back to School Program

For families with children who have cancer or another serious disease, heading back to school can be a stressful time. Between medical bills, treatments, and other expenses, finances for these families can be tight, and they might not be able to afford new clothes for their children. Through car donations in Monmouth County, NJ, American Children's Society, Inc. helps to provide clothing for these young students with their Back to School Program.

Parenting Coach and Author, Liu Yang Releases Practical Handbook Entitled, "The Mother's Manual"

Written to give parents the "how-to" manual that babies don't generally come with, author Liu Yang has released the first in a series of books about parenting. The Mother's Manual has made its way to digital shelves to inspire parents of children from birth to five-years-old. Highlighting the importance of bonding in the early years, the book touches on brain research to shed light on the behavior patterns of children as well. Combining timely information with over twenty years of experience working with children and their parents, Yang reinforces the need to understand family dynamics in a new way.

Unprecedented CompassionCan'tWait.org Social Media Campaign Set to Change the Lives of Single Parents with Sick Children

LogoOver 25 million eyes are on Compassion Can't Wait as celebrities, athletes, musicians, actors, and influencers are flooding their own social media accounts speaking of their mission in their own voices. Their goal is to recruit their own followers to raise money for CompassionCantWait.org (@CompassionCantWait), by posting across their social media platforms. This foundation doesn't give advice; they help financially in 24 hours to pay mortgages, car repairs, insurance, and utility bills when families have run out of all resources or places to turn to. Having been active since 1998, they have quietly given away over 8 million dollars to 13,000 single-parent families in urgent need of financial help.

Purchases Go Toward Helping Fund Charities at BabiesAndMuchMore.com

LogoLisa is proud to announce the launch of her new website venture, BabiesAndMuchMore.com. The online store offers new parents and caregivers a one-stop shop for all of their baby accessories at a price that won't break the bank. Shoppers looking for products for the nursery will appreciate the huge selection of furniture, including cribs, bassinets and playards, as well as accessories like mobiles, bedding, sleeping clothes and more. Feeding time is a whole lot easier with the right supplies, which is exactly what customers will find on the website, including nursing and breast pump accessories, highchairs, bowls, sippy cups and so much more.

An Engineer's Life Planned via Backward Design

LogoAuthor Naeem K. Turner-Bandele may be an outlier, but his progress thus far has not been the result of luck. That is of course unless you define 'luck' as the Roman philosopher, Seneca, did "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."

Monarch Montessori Highlights How Multi-Age Grouping Enhances the Learning Experience

LogoMulti-age grouped classrooms are not very common in the United States, but Monarch Montessori uses this technique to enhance the learning experience of their students. They stand out from of Passaic County, NJ childcare providers because the follow the American Montessori Society's (AMS) guidelines for a Montessori education, which has five core components.

This National Head Lice Awareness Month, Advice on Lice Inc. Educates Parents How to Prevent Head Lice in Children

In the spirit of National Head Lice Awareness Month, Advice on Lice Inc., a renowned Head Lice Removal Service provider in MD, is encouraging schools, parents, and pediatricians to become more involved in the prevention and education on the topic of head lice and nits. September is also back-to-school month and heading back to school can be an overwhelming time for kids, the teachers, and the parents. In this back-to-school season, the company is spreading awareness among parents to recognize the early warning signs of head lice infestation in their children. Their awareness program educates parents about how to protect their children from unnecessary risky pesticide treatments.

New OTT Operator Flixon.tv Adds the First and Only Children's Music Channel in the World to Their Lineup

LogoLollykids TV is an all-new premium music channel fully dedicated to the needs of kids & teens from 6-16 years old, bringing together the musical talent of the youngest musicians, singers, and dancers. Lollykids TV is jam-packed with kids & teens songs, live performances from live artists, local songs in more than 100 different languages, dance choreographies, tutorials and advice for improving kids' performance skills and gaining a real experience of music making.

Learning with Laughter, Wouldn't That Be a Great Idea

It's always nice to hear a little positivity, especially, when there is so much "noise" around us. The hosts at Blog Talk Radio, "Your Personal GPS" do just that, promote positivity.

Little Labradoodle Publishing Launches Picture Book on Kickstarter with Disney Illustrator & Rave Reviews

Launched by Little Labradoodle Publishing and overflowing with illustrations from the man who created Disney's Toon Town, a new picture book on Kickstarter raises the bar for tikes. The Little Labradoodle: Puppy Pickup Day picture book tells the story of an adorable pup that gets lost on an important day for a canine in need of a family. But will the runt hero of the story make the cut?

Cherie Binstead Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Her Interactive Children's Book Series

Binsteads on Tour is an inspiring book series for children and it is written by an Australian mother Cherie Binstead. This fun and interactive book series is colorful and uses a narrative style in order to connect with the children of all age groups quickly. Cherie has recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds and support for the series, and she is welcoming everyone for generous backing.

Bobbi-Toads Launches New Bobbi-Dobbiez Accessories for Back-to-School

LogoBobbi-Toads, an exclusive line of customizable children's sneakers, announced today the brand's newest line of accessories, Bobbi-Dobbiez, 2" plush accessories in time for the back-to-school season. Bobbi-Dobbiez features a patent-pending slip, clip, and go™ velcro strap on the back of four different styles of colorful, trendy, and unique characters that easily attach and detach for use on shoes, backpacks, belt loops, necklaces, hair ties, school gear, and more.

Inspired by Her Young Son, Mother of Four Embarks on a Life-Changing Journey

LogoTeenagers are known to challenge their parents from time-to-time. Sometimes the challenge is over something small, like negotiating for a later curfew, but for one family in Daytona Beach, Florida, it was a rebellion that threatened to alter the course of their life.

Newly Launched Jiffi Baby Portable Bottle Warmer Set Puts Innovation for Tots on Tap

LogoWho would have thought innovation could revolutionize something as simple as a baby formula dispenser/bottle warmer? It's true. Gone are the days of laborious night feeds and messy on-the-go feedings. Welcome to baby formula preparation for the jet set. Now, formula can be thoroughly prepared and ready to guzzle in fifteen seconds from anywhere, anytime. How so? Simply, with a few pumps and a twist. Enter, the Jiffi Portable Bottle Warmer Set and welcome, compact convenience.

A Fantasy Adventure Story for Children Launches Kickstarter Campaign

Miniecello & The Knights of Valor is an upcoming epic fantasy adventure story that is written by a Dallas based American artist and author Seth D. Braun. The book is about a story of a loveable mouse, which stumbles into a secret society of animals and tries balancing good and evil, while getting caught up in an epic quest to save the world. Moreover, this amazing children's book is currently being crowdfunded on Kickstarter and everyone is being welcomed to support this project.

The First Company in America to Help Children of the Opioid Crisis Is Here

LogoThe Future Clothing is the first company fully dedicated to helping children affected by America's current Opioid Crisis. They launched online Tuesday, June 26th and are offering exclusive and limited quantity items at igg.me/at/thefutureclothing or at FTRNOW.com. They believe that the children traumatized by this epidemic have been forgotten and are not getting the proper support needed. They don't consider themselves a clothing company, but instead as a movement to help these children.