June 2011 - Kiddie Yaps - The Network of Care

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Receives $23 Million Grant to Expand Healthy Schools Program

President Bill Clinton to Announce Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant Renewal, Honor 275 High-performing Schools at the Healthy Schools Forum LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded...

Published Sun, Jun 12 2011 5:33 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts of North America Break World Record for Largest Car Wash

– More Than 140 Stores Help Break Record by Washing More Than 4,900 Cars Across the U.S. and Canada – Record-Setting Event Donated 100 Percent of Sales to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®, Cystic Fibrosis, Select Local Charities Topping $67,000...

Published Sun, Jun 12 2011 5:29 AM by Kiddie Yaps

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Mr. Bubble® 50th Birthday Bash

Iconic Brand Celebrates with World’s Largest Bubble Bath Download image MINNEAPOLIS, June 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — For 50 years Mr. Bubble® has been Making Getting Clean Almost [...] Read More...

Published Sat, Jun 11 2011 11:26 AM by Kiddie Yaps

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Researchers From More Than 30 Countries Share Findings About the Use of Ultrasound in the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Disease

Study revealing a technique that increases the success rate of gene therapy released at The American Society of Echocardiography 2011 Scientific Sessions MONTREAL, June 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The world’s leading researchers in cardiovascular...

Published Sat, Jun 11 2011 5:25 AM by Kiddie Yaps

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Donna Karan Announces Urban Zen’s First Annual Stephan Weiss Apple Awards and Inspiration Series

President Clinton, Courtney Ross and Dr. Mehmet Oz Honorees NEW YORK, June 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of the life and work of Stephan Weiss, Donna Karan announced the establishment of The Urban Zen Stephan Weiss Apple Awards. The premiere...

Published Sat, Jun 11 2011 5:25 AM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

Single Parent Traveling With Kids

As a parent traveling with young kids all by yourself, it’s easy to think that it will be very hard to get through. It’s an ordeal that some single parents do not delve into, if it can be avoided. But lots of single parents travel with their...

Published Fri, Jun 10 2011 11:34 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Children's Health and safety, Fun Activities To Do With Kids, hassle, single parent, young kids, single parents, few suggestions, stroller, strollers, airlines, luggage compartment, traveling with kids, family member, plenty of time, ordeal

Tough-Talking Book for U.S. Teens Goes Multilingual

Spanish-Language Version of Popular “Raising Yourself” Title Aims to Educate Latino Teens About Realities of U.S. Job Market LOS ALTOS, Calif., June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Hillview Books announced today that is has published a Spanish...

Published Fri, Jun 10 2011 11:24 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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Beliefs, Babies, Banks, Bonding, and Bullying: 5 Great Show Ideas for Father’s Day

CHICAGO, June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ – Fathers Know Best As schools are trying hard to indoctrinate America’s children, how can fathers ensure that they are raising kids with strong beliefs and good values in today’s shifting moral climate...

Published Fri, Jun 10 2011 11:24 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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Project Lifesaver Rescues Five (5) in Less Than a Week

Warmer Weather Triggers Increased Wandering among those with Alzheimer’s Autism PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — It’s that time of the year to be out and about, however, as the warmer months approach...

Published Fri, Jun 10 2011 11:24 PM by Kiddie Yaps

Filed under: Parenting, Popular Culture, kids, children

PARADE Explores Underage Drinking Epidemic, Rise of Deadly Alcohol-Caffeine Combo

NEW YORK, June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The June 12 issue of PARADE magazine explores the growing trend of extreme underage drinking. While it’s no secret that teens drink—some as early as junior high school—for many, the point is to [...]...

Published Fri, Jun 10 2011 11:24 PM by Kiddie Yaps

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Online Learning Coalition Urges Washington Governor to Veto Unconstitutional Education Funding Cut to ALE Programs

Other sensible way to achieve budget savings without harming students’ education OLYMPIA, Wash., June 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Washington Families for Online Learning (WAFOL), today urged Governor Gregoire to veto a section of a...