It’s that time of year when kids are out of school and experiencing the joys of summer vacation! While students everywhere are rejoicing from their freedom, parents wonder how to fill their days and what they can do to help their kids get the most out of the break.
NASA Federal Credit Union announced today the launch of its new Zero Down, No PMI Family Mortgage. The Family Mortgage allows a member to be a non-occupant co-borrower to assist their adult children or elderly parents with mortgage qualifying.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7159651-nasa-federal-credit-union-zero-down-no-pmi-family-mortgage
FDA’s Read the Label Youth Outreach Campaign is an exciting initiative that challenges kids (ages 9 to 13) to “get their food facts first” by using the Nutrition Facts Label to make healthy food choices. Read the Label campaign materials enable parents and caregivers to help kids use this important tool.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7106352-fda-read-the-label-youth-outreach-campaign-tweens-healthy-choices
MilkSplash™, the zero–calorie milk flavoring, is the perfect solution for parents who want their kids to drink more milk and make healthier beverage choices this summer. A gentle squeeze and simple stir can turn nutritious white milk into a delicious treat kids will love.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7141851-milksplash-from-s-and-d-beverage-innovations-makes-drinking-milk-awesome
Today Match.com announces the MatchMade Scholarship Contest, a $50,000 program open to kids of parents who met on Match. Launched more than 19 years ago, Match has consistently led to more dates, more relationships, and more marriages than any other site. And now, with over one million babies “made” on Match, Match will continue to positively impact the lives of its members by offering a scholarship to the children of its success couples.
To view this Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7209251-match-matchmade-scholarship-contest-children-parents-getaway
There’s a dance that goes on between mothers and their newborns: the initiation of relationship and communication. However, current culturally driven health and child care practices are interrupting the dance and causing more harm than good. As a result, parents, especially first time parents, often require a great deal of education and support.
Dr. Barbara Morrison (DrBarb) is a certified nurse midwife dedicated to advocating, educating and inspiring healthcare reform for newborns and their families. As the founder and CEO of DrBarbCNM, LLC (http://www.DrBarbCNM.com), DrBarb is among the leading advocates of Kangaroo Care, the method of holding a newborn or infant skin-to skin, chest-to-chest to strengthen the bond between parent and child and to encourage breastfeeding and mental, social and physical development.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62882-close-up-talk-radio-recognizes-dr-barbara-morrison
T. Rowe Price’s 2014 Parents, Kids & Money Survey revealed that parents’ behaviors are often at odds with their concerns about setting a good financial example for their kids.
T. Rowe Price encourages parents to invest in their kids’ futures by talking to them about money matters weekly. To help, the firm created MoneyConfidentKids.com.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/65887-money-confident-kids-presented-by-t-rowe-price/
Unlocking the Social Potential in Autism, by Dr. Karina Poirier, is an in-depth guide to understanding autism. It empowers parents to teach their children valuable skills essential for developing friendships and achieving academic success. www.socialcognitionpublications.com
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From diapers and cribs to baby monitors and binkies, there are countless options available for every aspect of a baby’s life available to parents. With so many options, even the most well-researched new parent can feel frazzled and confused about what products and gear are actually best for their lifestyles, their budget and, most importantly, their babies. So much change and preparation must be made in such a short time span.
Parenting expert and mom of three Vera Sweeney has done the guesswork for parents everywhere.
WhatToExpect.com, the digital home for the world’s best-known pregnancy and parenting brand, announced today the winners of their inaugural awards honoring the best products to add to baby registries. The What To Expect Awards – the first crowd-sourced baby registry – help simplify an often overwhelming experience, as new parents prepare to spend thousands of dollars on products they may have very little experience in choosing. The What To Expect Awards were created to provide parents with help when building their dream baby registries.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60685-everyday-health-what-to-expect-award-winners-best-in-baby-registry
As your child grows, soon it is time to go beyond A for Apple and B for Ball! Check out this fun and educational picture book for young learners -- toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, early readers, and also for their young-at-heart parents and teachers! In this debut children's book, Vick Wadhwa, a scientist by background, shares sing-along alphabet rhymes that he lovingly wrote for his daughter to grow up with. The book is designed to strengthen children's vocabulary and comprehension, while supporting character development. The illustrated rhymes focus on positive as well as practical words and concepts that are explained in a simple, yet engaging manner. The rhymes have nuances that adults will relate to, and children will discover those deeper meanings as they grow. Ages 3 and up (Pre-K and up). A free song version of the rhymes (mp3 audio file) is available at www.wordsbright.com, along with free teaching tips for parents and teachers. Book available at Amazon.com, BN.com, Bookdepository.com, Booksamillion.com etc. Connect with the author at facebook.com/wadhwavick, or at linkedin.com/in/vickwadhwa1
The American Dental Association (ADA) kicks off its 12th national Give Kids A Smile® program Friday, Feb. 7. Dental professionals from across the nation are mobilizing to provide free oral health services to children and adolescents from underserved families throughout this year. As of this date, approximately 350,000 are registered, with more expected to register throughout the year.
Give Kids A Smile has become the world's largest oral health charitable program and an ADA access-to-care endeavor designed to encourage parents, health professionals and policymakers to address the year-round need for oral health care for all children. Each year, thousands of the nation's dentists, dental team members and many volunteers from the community provide free oral health care services to children from low-income families across the country.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60006-american-dental-association-give-kids-a-smile-program
