What if there were a way to prevent a leading cause of childhood death, but three out of four of us were doing it wrong? The startling truth is that a car seat can dramatically reduce childhood death and injury from motor vehicle crashes, but 75 percent are installed incorrectly.1
With Child Passenger Safety Week upon us, the good news is that community-based programs are making a difference. Buckle Up for Life is a national education program, created in 2004 by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Toyota, to save children's lives. Over the last ten years, it has grown to include a network of more than a dozen of the nation's leading children's hospitals and has educated more than 17,000 people about the proper use of car seats and seat belts. Toyota's sponsorship has provided funding for over 40,000 car seats for families in need.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7318951-toyota-cincinnati-children-s-hospital-child-passenger-safety-buckle-up-for-life/
A captivating story set in Africa about a young African man Nwafor who had a deep desire to become a priest of the Roman Catholic Church.
However his closeness to the Church and the local priest became a source of concern to the family who at a meeting decided to a find a way to separate him from the Catholic Church by sending him away to a far away city under the tutelage to learn a trade, become a family man thereby passing on his late father's name to the next generation as the only son
As fate would have it, Nwafor's foster parents were strong Catholics that not only allowed him to live through his childhood dream but supported it.
A thought provoking and inspirational story about a young boy chased from his home, dream and mentor only to end up in the direction of his destiny.
Highly recommended best selling book now available on Amazon at www.ChasedIntoHisDestiny1.com
Ben & Jerry’s is giving everyone a taste of the days of carefree (and responsibility-free) Saturday mornings with a new lineup of ice cream flavors inspired by cereal, available in Scoop Shops starting on March 7, National Cereal Day. The three new Cereal Splashbacks bring the awesomely unmistakable taste of some favorite milk-splashed morning cereals, just frozen. The new flavors pay a nostalgic tribute to childhood cereal favorites, and the Cereal Splashbacks are available only at Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops.
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Many parents had their children vaccinated when they were younger, but some vaccines are also recommended for older children. Beyond focusing on school supplies, extracurricular activities, and fall schedules, the back-to-school time is a good opportunity for parents to talk with their health care professional about vaccines that may be recommended for their preteen or teen.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62743-merck-webmd-healthywomen-back-to-school-means-back-to-vaccines
Bright Starts™ introduces a fun new metric, the Baby Laugh Index™, in tandem with the launch of three new toys designed to inspire laughter. The inspirations for the focus on laughter are the three new baby toys from the Bright Starts Having a Ball™ collection: 3-in-1 Step ’N; Ride Lion™, Hide ’N Spin Monkey™ and Jungle Fun Ball Climber™. Teaming up with Gina Mireault, Ph.D. professor of psychology and counseling behavior sciences at Johnson State College and researcher of humor and emotional development in children, Bright Starts seeks to emphasize the importance of laughter in infant development.
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ChildObesity180 today launched a new initiative, the Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP), in the continuing effort toward reversing the trend of childhood obesity. Because of their strong support for Let’s Move!, her initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity within a generation, First Lady Michelle Obama encouraged participation in the competition with a new video message.
ASAP, in a commitment with The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), is conducting a national competition to identify and reward the most creative, impactful, and scalable school-based programs and technological innovations that promote physical activity for children. The contest will award a total of $500,000 in prizes, with individual awards of up to $100,000. In addition to monetary awards, top winners will advance to participate in funded pilot studies aimed at expanding both reach and impact.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54594-childobesity180-innovation-in-physical-activity-competition-for-let-s-move
When Amway™ asked for help in raising awareness about global childhood malnutrition through its Nutrilite™ Power of 5 Campaign, more than 260,000 people across the globe raised their hand to do just that. And they broke a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title in the process.
As a global leader in nutrition research, development and innovation, Amway paired its expertise from Nutrilite™, the world’s number one selling vitamins and dietary supplements brand*, with its passion for helping people live better lives. Amway™ last year launched the Nutrilite™ Power of 5 Campaign to expand the distribution of the Nutrilite™ Little Bits™ supplement. At the time, the micronutrient powder with 15 essential vitamins and minerals for children was being distributed in two countries through established programs run by Non-Governmental Organizations. It has since expanded to nine countries and there are plans for more.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7214653-amway-guinness-world-record/
Amway parent company, Alticor Inc., announced global sales exceeding USD$10.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2011.
The results represent 17 percent growth over 2010 annual sales of USD$9.2 billion. This is the sixth consecutive year of growth for the company, which has posted sales increases 11 out of the past 12 years.
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A novel that is both fantasy and techno scifi. The story follows the lives of childhood friends living in hipster mecca San Francisco. Patricia is a secret member of the world’s magically gifted and Laurence is a techno science geek. Together they must either save the world or plunge it into a new dark ages. Find out more at http://us.macmillan.com/allthebirdsinthesky/charliejaneanders All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders Scifi/fantasy
Jean Cartwright Rhodes is struggling to come to grips with the death of her childhood best friend, Hope.
Twenty-nine years later, Jean fights for her sanity as she confronts the dark web of intrigue set in motion by
a split-second decision in the aftermath of the tragedy. Learn more here, http://bit.ly/1jXhhry Fiction, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Aflac, the number one provider of supplemental insurance in the United States, and recognized six times by Ethisphere as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, is once again teaming with Macy’s to produce and sell the 2012 Aflac Holiday duck . This is the twelfth year that Aflac and Macy’s are selling the annual plush duck, with all net proceeds going to support research and treatment for childhood cancer.
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