Child development

Lovevery Introduces The Tricky Topic Books to Help Parents Guide Their Child Through Common Challenges

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Parents can now access any of these five books to support their child through common challenges and transitions, like getting rid of a pacifier, starting preschool, or moving away from screen time.

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  • Parents can now access any of these five books to support their child through common challenges and transitions, like getting rid of a pacifier, starting preschool, or moving away from screen time.
  • Each Tricky Topic Book provides an easy-to-follow approach that helps a child learn by relating through images of real children in real situations.
  • "We created The Tricky Topic Books in response to our customers who lacked access to these social stories and were seeking a tool to help them feel more confident as they navigated common challenges together with their child."
  • Previously, Lovevery books were only available to The Play Kits subscribers and quickly became a parent and child favorite.

Pathways Child Development Center Announces Enrollment for Children Ages 0-4

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

SOUTH OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pathways Child Development Center is pleased to announce its enrollment for children ages 0–4 for the upcoming year.

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  • SOUTH OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pathways Child Development Center is pleased to announce its enrollment for children ages 0–4 for the upcoming year.
  • With a capacity of up to 60 children, Pathways provides a state-of-the-art 5-star facility that facilitates a homegrown, community-focused atmosphere.
  • At Pathways, children not only have a space to learn but also a place to develop meaningful connections.
  • Enrollment for the upcoming year is now open at Pathways Child Development Center.

South Florida PBS’ KidVision PreK is Thrilled to Announce Partnership with Teach & Kids Learn

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Miami, FL, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miami, FL - South Florida PBS (WPBT & WXEL) announces it has partnered with Teach & Kids Learn (TKL) to offer its KidVision PreK Virtual Field Trips professional development program to preschool teachers across the country.

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  • Miami, FL, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Miami, FL - South Florida PBS (WPBT & WXEL) announces it has partnered with Teach & Kids Learn (TKL) to offer its KidVision PreK Virtual Field Trips professional development program to preschool teachers across the country.
  • Penny Bernath, the Education Director at South Florida PBS, and the creator of KidVision PreK, is excited about this partnership with Teach & Kids Learn (TKL).
  • The KidVision Virtual Field Trip Professional Development Package is designed to give teachers and students a unique and engaging learning experience.
  • “Teach & Kids Learn is excited to partner with South Florida PBS in providing preschool teachers with a unique opportunity to transport young learners to exciting places.

GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE DOWN SYNDROME ACHIEVEMENT CENTER SIGNS SEVEN-YEAR LEASE TO SERVE PORTLAND, OREGON

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

This new location marks the 58th GiGi's Playhouse across the U.S. and Mexico and will offer educational, therapeutic, and career development programs from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood.

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  • This new location marks the 58th GiGi's Playhouse across the U.S. and Mexico and will offer educational, therapeutic, and career development programs from prenatal diagnosis through adulthood.
  • According to Brad Johnson, Board President GiGi's Playhouse Portland, LLC, "GiGi's programs help fill the informational, educational, therapeutic, and career training gaps experienced by individuals living with Down syndrome and their families."
  • Cost is never a barrier to achievement at GiGi's Playhouse, as programs are offered FREE to families.
  • "GiGi's Playhouse programs around the country have been wonderful resources for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program was Honored with The International CSR Excellence Awards in its 5th Year

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Saturday, June 17, 2023

LONDON, June 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program, developed by Molfix to improve the physical, social and psychological conditions for babies born prematurely or unhealthily to hold on to life, was found eligible for The International CSR Excellence Awards, which identifies and rewards the best social responsibility projects worldwide. More than 500 projects competed for the awards were presented at a ceremony that took place on June 16th at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

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  • Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program of Molfix, which supports the happy and healthy development of babies and is a reliable companion of mothers with its innovative approach, was honored with "The International CSR Excellence Awards"
    LONDON, June 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program, developed by Molfix to improve the physical, social and psychological conditions for babies born prematurely or unhealthily to hold on to life, was found eligible for The International CSR Excellence Awards, which identifies and rewards the best social responsibility projects worldwide.
  • For this reason, it is a special pride for us that Bond with Love has been honored with another international award.
  • In the scope of this program, 160,000 parents were trained by psychologists on the importance of secure attachment bond, home care after neonatal intensive care and child development.
  • "Bond with Love Secure Attechment Bond Program" continues to support babies and their parents in 11 cities affected by the earthquake this year.

Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program was Honored with The International CSR Excellence Awards in its 5th Year

Retrieved on: 
Saturday, June 17, 2023

LONDON, June 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program, developed by Molfix to improve the physical, social and psychological conditions for babies born prematurely or unhealthily to hold on to life, was found eligible for The International CSR Excellence Awards, which identifies and rewards the best social responsibility projects worldwide. More than 500 projects competed for the awards were presented at a ceremony that took place on June 16th at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.

Key Points: 
  • Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program of Molfix, which supports the happy and healthy development of babies and is a reliable companion of mothers with its innovative approach, was honored with "The International CSR Excellence Awards"
    LONDON, June 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Molfix Bond with Love Secure Attachment Bond Program, developed by Molfix to improve the physical, social and psychological conditions for babies born prematurely or unhealthily to hold on to life, was found eligible for The International CSR Excellence Awards, which identifies and rewards the best social responsibility projects worldwide.
  • For this reason, it is a special pride for us that Bond with Love has been honored with another international award.
  • In the scope of this program, 160,000 parents were trained by psychologists on the importance of secure attachment bond, home care after neonatal intensive care and child development.
  • "Bond with Love Secure Attechment Bond Program" continues to support babies and their parents in 11 cities affected by the earthquake this year.

Armanino Celebrates Success of 15th Annual "Great Give" Day of Service

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Armanino LLP , a top 20 accounting and consulting firm in the U.S., is proud to share the successful completion of its 15th annual community day of service, the Great Give.

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  • Armanino LLP , a top 20 accounting and consulting firm in the U.S., is proud to share the successful completion of its 15th annual community day of service, the Great Give.
  • This year, 2,000 participants volunteered with over 140 nonprofit organizations nationwide, collectively contributing more than 15,750 volunteer hours, the most significant participation in Armanino’s Great Give history.
  • The volunteers were excited to capture and share the highlights of their projects on social media throughout the day.
  • "I am incredibly proud of the success we achieved during our 15th annual Great Give.

tapouts and @itslennnie champion youth mental health: Launching an awareness campaign highlighting the power of social-emotional learning in reducing future mental health disorders

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- tapouts (www.tapouts.com), in collaboration with @itslennnie, is spearheading a groundbreaking campaign focused on raising awareness about the profound influence of social–emotional learning (SEL) on youth mental health and well-being. This campaign, launching on May 17, 2023, on Instagram (www.instagram.com/itslennnie/) and TikTok (www.tiktok.com/@itslennnie), underscores the power of preventive measures in mitigating future mental health issues among youth.

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  • Preventive measures: tapouts and mental health activist @itslennnie advocate for the early adoption of social–emotional learning as a powerful strategy to strengthen youth mental health.
  • This campaign, launching on May 17, 2023, on Instagram ( www.instagram.com/itslennnie/ ) and TikTok ( www.tiktok.com/@itslennnie ), underscores the power of preventive measures in mitigating future mental health issues among youth.
  • This campaign aims to transform the way we approach youth mental health by highlighting prevention.
  • For tapouts, this campaign is more than just a project; it is a mission to reshape our approach to youth mental health.

Kiddie Academy hosts nationwide 'Play Day' charity event

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

ABINGDON, Md., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 70 Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care franchise locations across the country will host "Play Day for a Cause" May 20-21 and June 10-11, collecting donations to benefit local charities including Family Promise. The free events are open to the public and will feature developmentally appropriate games and physical activities for all ages.

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  • "Providing children with a solid foundation for good citizenship and strong social-emotional development is the heart of our Life Essentials® curriculum," said Maria Dontas, director of corporate social responsibility for Kiddie Academy.
  • "This event gives children and parents an exciting way to combine the importance of physical fitness with giving back to the community."
  • "Child development, in large part, focuses on physical activity," said Joy Turner, Kiddie Academy vice president of education.
  • For more information about Kiddie Academy, visit kiddieacademy.com .

Education and Training at Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Helps Nurses and Patients Thrive

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Monday, December 12, 2022

“The fields of medicine and healthcare are constantly evolving, and knowledge is a powerful tool in helping nurses build on their clinical skills and advance their own abilities to deliver safe and dependable patient care” said Pauline Hennessey, vice president of rehabilitation, child development and education. “The education and training program we offer our nurses -- those new to the profession or just new to our organization -- helps prepare them for their clinical journey through a curriculum of hands-on learning driven by best practices and real-world experiences.”

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  • Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital announced today an in-house education and training program designed to provide nurses the information, tools, support and assurances they need to bloom in their own careers while helping each patient thrive to the best of their abilities.
  • Additionally, and consistent with a portion of the population at Totally Kids, these nurses experience 15 hours of specialized education as it applies to care of a chronically ill child.
  • Education and training, including an eight hour of preceptor orientation day and five days of orientation on the subacute unit, is also available for certified nursing assistants joining Totally Kids.
  • For more than 50 years Totally Kids has been a national leader in providing personalized rehabilitation and habilitation services for children with a family-centered emphasis.