Tag: Family

STILLWATER, Minn. /eNewsChannels/ -- Stillwater-based parenting consultant Jenny Hanlon is releasing her first book, 'Your Family Compass: A Parenting Guide for the Journey' (ISBN: 978-1592984893), a terrific resource for people raising children from birth through the early teens. Parenting is hard work and it is easy for families to get off track.

MIAMI, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- According to Mrs. Mezidor's attorney, Edward R. Blumberg, Esq., Marie Pierre Mezidor, on behalf of herself, her son, her daughter and the entire Mezidor family, thanks the people of Miami-Dade County for their thoughts and prayers. It has been a difficult 19 days waiting for the authorities to find the body of her beloved husband, Pierre Sonny Mezidor.

ORLANDO, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- In response to the growing number of concerns regarding children's safety on the internet, The Children's Internet created the KidWideWeb, a software platform that keeps kids safe online. This internet security platform will protect children from adult-oriented online content, prevent children from meeting sexual predators online, keep kids from landing on sites not appropriate for their age, and prohibit them from engaging in inappropriate and/or malicious communications.

MIRAMAR, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- The television viewing habits of children and adults alike are changing on an almost daily basis. Viewing options abound and parents and teachers are taking notice. Customizing a child's viewing habits is becoming easier and easier and Silva Animation Studio, Inc., the producer of Color with Leo(R), is reaching new audiences through these technologies.

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. /eNewsChannels/ -- In the summer of 2004 Margaret Meader and her family headed to the hospital excited for the cesarean birth of her second child. They, and their medical team, were shocked when Evan arrived with severe deformities that were later diagnosed as Apert Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Just released children's chapter book, "Sir Licksalot & The Island Fools" (ISBN: 978-1462680924), makes a summer debut and wins the Gold! According to Author D.L. Carroll, "This is the second book in the Sir Licksalot series. 'Sir Licksalot & The Island Fools,' submitted to Family Review Center for a review, resulted in inclusion to their awards program. I was pleasantly surprised and honored to receive their prestigious 2012 Gold Award."

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Young Marines youth organization and the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Demand Reduction Program have announced the Young Marines Enrique 'Kiki' Camarena Division Awards program. The awards program highlights the exceptional efforts the youth membership of the Young Marines are doing throughout the nation to educate other youths to live and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle in their communities through drug demand reduction efforts.

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- The State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization has just certified local attorney Myrlys Stockdale as a legal specialist in family law. Ms. Stockdale, 47, is the managing attorney of the marriage and family law firm Stockdale Law Firm, Inc., located in El Dorado Hills and serving clients for the past nearly 10 years.

BOULDER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- TeamSnap, a mobile and web service used by almost a million and a half players, parents and coaches to manage sports teams and leagues, announced that mobile device users now generate over 50 percent of the company's daily visits.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- 'Any Ol' Jack' (ISBN: 0-6155-0521-X; ebook), a recently released book by Jack Dexter, promises to inspire people who are confused about their sexuality. Dexter describes this engaging read as a 'self-help book that will break people out of the closet.'

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MORGAN HILL, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- 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: 9781618630452), published using POD technology by Bookstand Publishing, made Amazon's Top 100 list, showing how successful an author with a dream can be.

ELLSWORTH, Maine /eNewsChannels/ -- 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.

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

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- 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.'

SEYMOUR, Ind. /eNewsChannels/ -- 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.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- 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.

PORTLAND, Ore. /eNewsChannels/ -- 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.

DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- Without positive role models, teen girls often face a 'crisis of confidence' and are especially vulnerable to risky behavior and making bad choices with devastating lifelong consequences. With this in mind and focused on empowering all girls and young women, ages six to 18, Girls Incorporated of Metropolitan Dallas is launching a new mentoring program that helps adult women connect with girls and provide them with ongoing support and encouragement.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- 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.

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- 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).

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- 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.

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- 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.

DENVER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- 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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- In Recognition of International Literacy Day, the Gingrich Foundation has recognized Reading Is Fundamental as its September Charity of the Month.