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Mums & dads – Relax this Half Term and leave the hard work to us!

February 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Entertainment

If you’re struggling with ideas for this February Half Term, struggle no more, as The Bentall Centre have once again organised a week of fun-filled children’s activities to keep the little ones busy whilst you get to have a shop, a natter with other parents and maybe even a spot of lunch!   Each day …

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European Initiative Against Sexual Violence Against Children In Strasbourg

January 25, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

The network of contact parliamentarians for the Council of Europe ONE in FIVE Campaign to stop sexual violence against children met in Strasbourg on Tuesday. The event was organised by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. During the meeting, parliamentarian and member of the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development, Stella …

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Cyprus Joins In European Campaign Against Sexual Violence Against Children

January 10, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs

Cyprus is participating in the Council of Europe’s (CoE) campaign called “One in Five”, which aims to stop sexual violence against children. According to an official press release, the national coordinator of the campaign in Cyprus is the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance. The first broad meeting of the Cypriot national committee took place …

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Jack and Holly release new childrens DVD

November 18, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Television

*For immediate release*   Blockhouse TV announces the release date of the second DVD tile in the Jack and Holly series. The second DVD, which is called Jack and Holly’s Cosmic Stories, features the intergalactic capers of children’s favourite best friends Jack and Holly as they dispel some of the myths surrounding the cosmos and …

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All I want for Christmas is at The Bentall Centre … including Superheroes and a Santa’s Grotto

November 15, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Retail

  This Christmas, The Bentall Centre is better than ever, there is a Santa’s Grotto, a spectacular superhero event for the Christmas Light Switch On extravaganza and a plethora of fantastic shops offering all kinds of Christmas gifts … you can even book in to have breakfast with Santa! What are you waiting for?   …

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‘SUPER K’ PREMIERES ON YAHOO! MOVIEPLEX

November 7, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Film

Mumbai, India, November 7, 2011: ‘Super K’, a 3D CGI animation film, produced by Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd. will premiere exclusively on Yahoo! Movieplex, the premium video destination of Yahoo! India, on November 11.  This is the first ever exclusive online release of the kids’ animation film in India. ‘Super K’ (www.superkloud.com) is a 95-minute full-length …

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SpongeBob Hazardous To Children? Is this a Conspiracy?

October 15, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Lifestyle

A recent study reveals the dangers of even short viewing periods of SpongeBob SquarePants for young children. The study suggests that as little as nine minutes can cause short-term attention and learning problems in four-year-olds. New York, NY (October 15, 2011) — A recent study reveals the dangers of even short viewing periods of SpongeBob …

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Dr. Bruce D. Perry to Speak on Assessing and Treating Traumatized Children

September 28, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Education

GARDEN CITY, NY, September 2011—Adelphi University Institute for Parenting is proud to present internationally-renowned authority on child maltreatment and neuropsychology, Bruce D. Perry M.D., Ph.D., at the Fifth Annual Master Seminar: Early Experience, Child Maltreatment, Trauma, and the Neurosequential Model© of Assessment and Treatment on November 3, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at …

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ABC Adventure HD from Super Jay Saves Kids From Boring ABC Games

September 23, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Mobile Entertainment

Beijing, China – Super Jay, the new English division at Ruixin Online, an emerging developer focused on creating educational applications for mobile platforms, is pleased to announce the release of ABC Adventure HD: Front Yard Defense. This challenging children's game is a throwback to a classic, arcade-style game mixed with an innovative way to teach …

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Authors Pose the Question Are We Poisoning Our Kids With Food?

September 12, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Health

Children are now developing obesity-related diseases, previously considered primarily adult conditions, at an alarming rate. New York, NY – September 12, 2011 — Today, nearly one-in-three children is overweight or obese. Children are now developing obesity-related diseases, previously considered primarily adult conditions, at an alarming rate. Diabetes is showing up in children as young as …

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Deadline Nears To Help Seriously Ill Children & Win Two Porsche Vehicles

August 17, 2011 | Author: | Posted in PR & Publishing

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Could your baby’s bath lotion lead to a lifetime of eczema?

August 9, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Health

A new study by Professor Michael Cork, and his colleagues at Sheffield University, has identified a direct link between the growing number of newborn babies who develop eczema within the first 6 weeks of their lives and the use of soaps, modern bath oils and even medically prescribed lotions such as aqueous cream and olive …

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Childhood OCD Expert Launches Blog To Aid Children With Obsessive Compulsive Disorders

June 22, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Mental Health

Childhood OCD Expert Launches Blog To Aid Children With Obsessive Compulsive Disorders The OCD Monster For Immediate Release/ Embargoed Until 01/01/2012 June 21. 2011 (Psychology Today.com) Dr. Jenny C. Yip has launched the blog: The OCD Monster. This blog will be featured on Psychology Today’s website and will provide various articles that provide comprehensive discussion …

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AboutKidsHealth reports on resilience, via Oprah Winfrey

June 2, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Television

Childhood resilience can be affected by all sorts of influences, some of which can be seen in Oprah Winfrey. AboutKidsHealth, leading online Canadian provider of children’s health information, reports on these influences. After 25 years, Oprah Winfrey has just hosted the last episode of her groundbreaking show. Millions have been inspired not only by her …

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More Than Half of Parents Disagree With Sex Education In Schools

May 5, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Family

With sex education in schools a topic of discussion amongst many parents, a leading independent baby product review website in the UK has conducted a survey to find out how parents really feel about their children being taught about the sensitive subject. Although not compulsory in schools, sex education is still a highly debated topic …

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‘Cost’ Main Reason Mothers Postpone Having More Children

April 19, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Family

To further investigate the parenting habits of Britons, the UK’s leading discount website has conducted research of 1,200 mothers, all with one child, in a bid to discover the reasons why parents may hold-off having more children after their first born.   As part of ongoing research into the parenting habits of Britons, the UK’s leading …

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Parents Avoiding Easter Eggs Because of Calories

April 15, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Family

As part of research into what parents will be giving their children on Easter Sunday this year, a leading independent baby product review website conducted a study with more than 1,200 parents. The research revealed that 19% of parents won’t be giving their children Easter eggs, 41% of whom blame the calorie content.   With …

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Outstanding Ofsted award for Autism centre

March 10, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Education

Tracks (Autism), a Stevenage based early years centre for children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), has achieved an Ofsted Outstanding award.   The early years provider was highly praised by Ofsted for providing very specialised one to one support that enabled children with an ASD to start to realise their potential, an issue at …

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Parents Fear Lack of Love for Second-Born

March 7, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

Research from the UK’s leading discount website has found that one in ten parents who don’t want any more children say it is because they are fearful that  they ‘won’t love’ a second child as much as their first. In a bid to discover more about the fears parents may have about expanding their family, …

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Parents reject brand manufacturer’s health claims

January 17, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Supermarkets

Only 5% of grocery shoppers say that manufacturer’s health claims are influential in their decision making process when considering food and grocery for their children, according to new research* Brand equity fairs equally low, with just 7% of respondents citing brand names as influential in their choice at the fixture, finds shopper research consultancy Evolution …

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App PRODUCT-DANGER: Any dangerous or toxic products in your household?

November 25, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Apps

The EU rapid alert system for dangerous consumer products now available as iPhone® App “PRODUCT-DANGER”. Jan Boettcher, founder of HanseApps developed this useful App. “It’s great to have this information on your iPhone, every week refreshed for all European countries! A lot of people do not know the existence of such report. I am glad …

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Sheraton Montazah joins the “Check-Out For Children” initiative

October 21, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Hotel & Resorts

Alexandria – Egypt  (20.10.2010) , Sheraton Montazah Hotel has lately joined the check –out for children program launched by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Egypt under the auspices of  the  Ministry of Social Solidarity. The aim of the initiative is to support the UNICEF in Egypt favor of the homeless and at risk children by adding …

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Poll reveals 11% of women drink alcohol whilst pregnant

October 13, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Social Trends

Research by a newly launched fertility website has found that 11% of women ‘occasionally’ consumed alcohol when pregnant and 1% admitted to getting drunk during pregnancy. The study also found more than 1 in 10, 12% smoked when pregnant with their child, with many believing the stress caused by quitting would be more harmful. A …

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Vanilla Ice, Flo Rida and an All-Star Line-up are On the Mike with Mike Sherman this Week

October 11, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Radio

This week’s show is absolutely jam-packed with stars!: Jon Secada, Jeff Donovan , Kevin Rudolf, Dane Cook, Teairra Mari, Chill EB, Michelle Hurd, Rick Ross. Miami, FL, October 11, 2010 – The celebrity-driven premier lifestyle and music TV show, “On the Mike with Mike Sherman” travels to Hollywood California to cover this year’s Video Music …

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1 in 3 parents use ‘strong’ swear words in front of their toddlers

September 20, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Social Trends

Research by the UK’s leading discount and voucher code website has revealed that 1 in 3 parents use ‘strong’ swear words in front of their toddlers, while 54% use ‘mild’ swear words. The poll also revealed the top 5 most commonly used swear words in front of toddlers aged between 1 and 3 years. A …

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1 in 4 mums spend more time online than with children

September 13, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Family

A study by the UK’s leading discount website of 1,201 mothers has found that 21% of respondents spend more time on the Internet throughout the day than they do with their children. Research by the UK’s leading discount and voucher code website, http://www.MyVoucherCodes.co.uk has found that chat forums, social networking sites and gaming sites are …

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Remington College Provides More than 3,000 Complimentary Back-to-School Hair Cuts

September 8, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Education

Cuts for Kids program sends kids back to school with a smile Lake Mary, Fla. – (September 1, 2010) – Remington College sent more than 3,000 students back to school looking and feeling their best this summer. The career college provided complimentary back to school hair cuts at the thirteen Remington College campuses with cosmetology …

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Wee Scots go west to Glasgow for a WeeWalk against global poverty

May 14, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Uncategorized

Scottish charity WildHearts, with the support of ScottishPower continues to help wee Scots get fit and healthy by holding a sponsored WeeWalk event in Glasgow on May 23rd.  Reigning Miss Scotland Katharine Brown, a fitness ambassador for the Scottish Government and former Scottish junior tennis player, has also pledged her support for the forthcoming Glasgow WeeWalk. …

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Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on Pediatric Pain Management and Medication Error Prevention

May 6, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Healthcare & Hospitals

Stressing the importance of accurate dosing of pain medications for children Bellevue, WA – Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of Accupedia, a web-based pediatric dosing system, is pleased to announce a complimentary webinar presented by Tara Smith, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacy Manager for the Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart Hospital, on “Pediatric Pain Management and Medication Error …

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Sandman Beds Celebrates Ten Years In The Business Of Fantasy Beds For Children

April 29, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Furniture & Furnishings

Sandman Beds celebrates their first successful decade in business, and look forward to another ten years of helping to build children’s dreams. Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, 21st April 2010 – Sandman Beds are celebrating their first decade in business designing and building exquisite children’s bunk beds and beds for children. A family run business, Sandman Beds …

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