March 2011 - Kiddie Yaps - The Network of Care

Medically Underserved Girls Receive Less Frequent Evaluation for Short Stature

PHILADELPHIA, March, 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Primary care doctors are less likely to refer short girls than short boys for diagnostic testing that can reveal underlying medical reasons for their short stature, according to a new study...

Published Mon, Mar 21 2011 4:59 AM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

Jackson Hewitt® Tax Tip: Vital Information on Available Tax Benefits for Taxpayers With Children

Hide PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — While there are many surprises that come with raising children, parents shouldn’t be caught off-guard about child-related tax credits and deductions. According to Jackson Hewitt Tax Service...

Published Mon, Mar 21 2011 4:59 AM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

GIRL SCOUTS ROCK! Powered by Roland Launched in Los Angeles Today

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Published Sat, Mar 19 2011 4:53 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

TPSAC Concludes: ‘Should FDA choose to implement a ban… FDA would need to assess the potential for contraband menthol cigarettes as required by the Act.’

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The above statement is contained in the TPSAC report on menthol. CRE compliments TPSAC for its recognition of the significant impact contraband will have on increasing youth access to cigarettes, exposing...

Published Sat, Mar 19 2011 4:50 AM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

What To Do With Old Toys

Kids outgrow their toys as they mature from one phase to the next. Eventually the parent will have to make room for other stuff to put inside the kid’s bedroom and getting rid of the toys can become a monumental task especially if there are a lot...

Published Sat, Mar 19 2011 12:46 AM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: toys, Fun Activities To Do With Kids, storage, germs, clutter, old toys, lighter, orphanage, garage sale, monumental task, younger siblings, habit, charities, cousins, neighborhood, good luck

First-of-Its-Kind Study Suggests Importance of Routine Mental Health Screening in the Care of Patients Suffering From Genetic Disease PKU

Hide Additional posters at ACMG describe ongoing studies designed to further examine the use of KUVAN® for PKU, with endpoints of neuropsychiatric effects and long-term safety in children NOVATO, Calif., March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — BioMarin Pharmaceutical...

Published Fri, Mar 18 2011 10:49 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

Loudoun County High School Teachers Bring Service-Learning Game Into Curriculum to Drive Student Success

MCLEAN, Va., March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Today, at the Council of Great City Schools and USA TODAY Unite to Make a Difference Forum, Virginia Secretary of Education Gerard Robinson highlighted the work of four Loudoun County [...] Read More.....

Published Fri, Mar 18 2011 10:49 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

NASA Leaders to Mentor New York Students on March 22

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Published Fri, Mar 18 2011 10:49 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

77kids Brings Game Changing Store Concept to Detroit & Boston Areas

Innovation, technology fun collide at Twelve Oaks Mall, South Shore Plaza and Burlington Mall store openings NEW YORK, March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — 77kids by american eagle proudly continues its store expansion with the announcement of three [...

Published Fri, Mar 18 2011 10:49 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

Promising Kids Campaign Launches to Educate and Mobilize Delaware Valley Parents on the Critical Issue of Early Education

PHILADELPHIA, March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Promising Kids Campaign launched today to empower Delaware Valley parents with the information and tools to help make the best early education decisions for their own children, and also learn [......