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News: Caring for the Caregiver: Tips for Families During National Family Caregiving Month | CitizenWire

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — During National Family Caregiving Month, Simpson is recognizing and supporting the millions of Americans who provide care for loved ones by sharing resources and guidance through its Confident Caregiving for Family and Friends webinar. Simpson, a nonprofit senior living organization serving older adults for more than 150 years, offers families guidance, […]

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News: Yahozka Godfrey Turns Childhood Curiosity into Courage in ‘Gabe & Dre Take on the Thundermaker’ | CitizenWire

EDMONTON, Alberta /CitizenWire/ — Thunderstorms become an opportunity for courage, teamwork, and discovery in “Gabe & Dre Take on the Thundermaker” by Yahozka Godfrey (ISBN: 978-0228857495; released December 2024 by Tellwell Publishing). This imaginative picture book invites young readers to see the wonder behind nature’s loudest moments and the lessons that come with them.

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News: Catch & Connect: A Father-Child Fishing Workshop Builds Bonds Through Nature and Fun | CitizenWire

PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — The Single Fathers Network (SFN) invites fathers and families across the Valley to join us for Catch & Connect: A Father-Child Fishing Workshop, happening Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST at Rio Vista Community Park & Pond, 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ.

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News: V!NE Announces National Launch of Instant Visual Notification Systems at the 2025 Childcare Success Summit | CitizenWire

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. /CitizenWire/ — V!NE, a leader in visual event notification systems, is proud to announce its official national launch at the upcoming Childcare Success Summit. Attendees can visit Booth 16 during the Childcare Success Summit to see firsthand how V!NE’s patented PoE+ visual notification systems are transforming safety and communication for schools, daycares, churches, […]

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News: Global Changemakers Unite for the World Fertility Awards at The Times Center in NYC | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Pregnantish, the first global media platform dedicated to helping people navigate their fertility, will produce the inaugural World Fertility Awards (WFAs) at The Times Center in NYC on December 1, 2025. With 500+ nominations from every continent except Antarctica, finalists were selected by a global committee and announced today.

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News: Back-to-School Giveaway: Win the Award-Winning Children’s Book ‘Guinea Pig Power’ | CitizenWire

KANSAS CITY, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — Families looking for a fun read this fall can enter a special back-to-school children’s book giveaway for “Guinea Pig Power” (ISBN: 979-8322647737; Released May 23, 2024 promoted by All Out Media). Author Ben St. James is celebrating the book’s recent 2nd Place win at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards with […]

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News: ‘Pundalik & Lord Vitthala’ Shares a Timeless Story for Children, of Love and Respect for one’s parents and what this truly means in life | CitizenWire

LEICESTER, U.K. /CitizenWire/ — Mala Khiroya, a pharmacist turned author and storyteller, introduces young readers to the beauty of love, respect, and family values through her new children’s book, “Pundalik & Lord Vitthala: The Man Whom God Visited Because He Served His Parents Selflessly with Love” (ISBN: 9781779628800; released July, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) – […]

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News: CCHR wants electroshocking children prohibited under child abuse laws | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Child and adolescent psychiatrists have issued a policy statement urging broader access to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for children and adolescents despite growing international condemnation of the practice on minors. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Human Rights Office have called for an outright ban on ECT […]

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News: Announcing The World Fertility Awards: Celebrating Global Change Agents Advancing Fertility Awareness, Innovation, and Inclusion | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Pregnantish, the first global media platform dedicated to helping people navigate their fertility, announces the inaugural World Fertility Awards at The Times Center in New York City in December. Award nominations are now open at and will be accepted until August 1, 2025. Pregnantish is uniquely positioned to host this […]

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News: CCHR Demands Urgent Reform to Stop Child Abuse in Youth Behavioral Facilities | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Amid a surge of reported abuse and deaths in psychiatric and behavioral residential programs for youth, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is urging immediate and sweeping federal intervention. CCHR warns that continued inaction by state and federal agencies endangers lives and enables a mental health system where […]

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News: ‘I Can’t Do This Anymore’: One Mom’s Shocking Journey from Dark Post-Partum Thoughts to Total Transformation | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In a raw revelation of maternal mental health struggles rarely discussed openly, wellness coach Emily Wright Mitchell has released “Better Than Before: How Overcoming Depression and Obesity Led To One Mom’s Wellness Transformation” (ISBN: 978-1964377841 [ebook]; 978-1964377834 [paperback]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).

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News: ‘Down to the Sea’ – A Powerful Memoir of Love, Disability, and Unyielding Determination | CitizenWire

ADELAIDE, Australia /CitizenWire/ — “Down to the Sea” (ISBN-13: 978-1779628220), now in its second edition, is a deeply moving memoir that chronicles the extraordinary journey of Mike and Nancy Belnap as they fight for a better world for their son, Ty, who was born with Down syndrome. Co-authored by Mike Belnap and Candy Lawrence, the […]

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News: Veteran Financial Educator Reveals Revolutionary Approach to Teaching Children About Wealth and Impact in Groundbreaking New Book | CitizenWire

PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Financial expert Walter Clarke’s groundbreaking work in “401Kid: A Guide to Teaching You and Your Children How to Master Money” (ISBN: 978-1964377643 [ebook]; 978-1964377605 [paperback]; 978-1964377599 [hardcover]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing) emphasizes the profound impact of early financial education and the consequences of neglecting it. He has identified a critical gap-virtually […]

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News: Stanford MD Reveals Game-Changing Survival Guide for Working Mothers, Arriving April 5 | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — “The Fairy God Doctor’s Guide to a Good Life: A Prescription for the Working Woman” (ISBN: 978-1964377612 [paperback]; 978-1964377636 [ebook]; 978-1964377629 [hardcover]) will be emerging this April as the definitive guide for women seeking to redefine success while avoiding burnout in today’s demanding world, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing announced today.

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News: Cursive is Cool Contest Invites Young Writers to Showcase Their Handwriting Skills | CitizenWire

VENTURA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation (AHAF) is excited to announce the return of the Cursive is Cool contest, encouraging students from kindergarten through sixth grade to celebrate the important skill of handwriting. Young writers across the country are invited to put pen to paper and demonstrate their cursive skills for a […]

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News: NY Mental Health Center Partners with Path 2 Potential to Support Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — The NY Mental Health Center (NYMHC), a leading provider of teletherapy services for New York residents, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Path 2 Potential (P2P), a premier provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This collaboration will create a seamless […]

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Family Lawyer Ronique Bastine Robinson Moderates Panel on NIL at the Annual AAML Meeting : National News

CHICAGO, Ill., Nov. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The annual American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers, AAML, meeting is set to take place in Chicago, IL on November 6-9, 2024. Ronique Bastine Robinson, founder of Bastine Law Group based in Stafford, Texas, will moderate a panel discussion with both sports agents, consultants, and family law attorneys.

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News: Family Lawyer Ronique Bastine Robinson Moderates Panel on NIL at the Annual AAML Meeting | CitizenWire

CHICAGO, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — The annual American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers, AAML, meeting is set to take place in Chicago, IL on November 6-9, 2024. Ronique Bastine Robinson, founder of Bastine Law Group based in Stafford, Texas, will moderate a panel discussion with both sports agents, consultants, and family law attorneys.

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News: Empowering Parents: New Book by Education Consultant Monika Ferenczy Teaches Essential Advocacy Skills for Public Education | CitizenWire

OTTAWA, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — Parents navigating public education now have a powerful new resource at their fingertips. “How to Advocate for Your Child in Public Education: From Kindergarten to Post-Secondary” (ISBN: 978-0228896937) by esteemed Education Consultant Monika Ferenczy is a comprehensive guide designed to equip parents with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for […]

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News: New Book by Helen Braswell Kakouris Teaches Financial Literacy to Kids | CitizenWire

MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Helen Braswell Kakouris, CPA, an award-winning financial expert and entrepreneur, proudly announces the upcoming release of her new children’s book, “A Dollar Is Magic” (ISBN: 979-8218428693), scheduled for publication in September 2024. In “A Dollar Is Magic,” Braswell Kakouris merges her professional knowledge and personal experiences as a mother of three […]

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News: 10th Annual Cursive is Cool Contest Launches for Students in North America | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation announced that their annual “Cursive is Cool”® contest is now open to North American students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The contest dates are January 23 through April 15, 2024. Students are encouraged to enter early. Prizes will be awarded for First Place, Second Place, […]

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News: Adoption Fairytale Videobook for ‘Love Without Wings’ to Release on National Adoption Day | CitizenWire

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — “Love Without Wings: An Adoption Fairytale” (ISBN: 979-8986768045), was released one year ago and now it’s also available as a read-along videobook narrated by Rayyah McCaul with an original music score by Sleeps Under Beams. The author, Adam Swain Ferguson, founder, Purple Fox Entertainment, says that the book and its […]

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News: JOEY AND HIS FRIEND WATER: A playful book introducing children and their parents to the idea that everything around us is energy vibrating at different speeds | CitizenWire

TORONTO, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — In Ellen J. Lewinberg’s current picture book, “Joey and His Friend Water” (ISBN: 978-0228881698; May 2023), Joey, the main character in the book, finds that he is able to talk to the water in a stream behind his house. Joey finds it hard to believe that he is talking to and […]

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News: Black Women in STEM Pen New Children’s Science and Nature Book for HBCU Green Fund’s Publishing Arm Launch | CitizenWire

WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Fostering their continued efforts to create innovative programs to lead the charge in building a more sustainable future, the HBCU Green Fund, founded by environmental leader, Felicia Davis, has launched a self-titled publishing brand. Their first release, “MSITU: The Old-Growth Forest,” is written by three women in STEM, Spelman college students […]

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News: Reimagining Parenthood: A Therapist’s Insight Into Weathering Relationship Storms – A Beacon Of Support For Couples In The Journey Of Raising Children | CitizenWire

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada /CitizenWire/ — Relationships, marriage, and parenthood-these beautiful connections often come with their share of challenges. Dan McMillan, a therapist and psychologist based in Alberta, Canada, witnessed the struggles that can plague relationships. He recognized the need to shed light on a common hurtful pattern that couples often find themselves in. This realization […]

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News: Educator, Actress and Civil Rights Activist Releases Debut Children’s Picture Book | CitizenWire

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. /CitizenWire/ — Dr. Gwendolyn Mukes, a Los Angeles based actress, renowned educator and civil rights activist presents her debut children’s book, “Gwen Didn’t Care” (ISBN: 979-8985784428) at Full Circle Bookstore on August 26, 1900 NW Expy, Oklahoma City, OK, at 3 p.m. “Gwen Didn’t Care” honors the 65th Anniversary of the nation’s […]

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News: Publishers Newswire announces semi-annual Books to Bookmark List for Aug. 2023 – 6 Great Children’s Books You’ve Likely Never Seen | CitizenWire

TEMECULA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Publishers Newswire (PNW), a news publisher covering books, music and software launched in 2004, has announced its semiannual “books to bookmark” list of six new and interesting children’s books from small publishers and self-published authors in North America published over the past year. These children’s books are often overlooked due to […]

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News: Author’s Second Children’s Sing-Along Book Launches with a Give-Back Campaign Supporting Pet Adoption | CitizenWire

LA JOLLA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Children’s sing-along book author and vocalist Bridget Burton (pen name) known in her community as Barbara Burton Graf, just published her second children’s book “Annie Kai Lani Kai Lou: Maui’s Beloved Pup” (ISBN 978-0989562416; Softcover) this month. The illustrated book, designed for early readers, is captured in both a soft […]

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News: Author Sarah Zadek Releases Evidence-Based Guide to Optimize Fertility | CitizenWire

TORONTO, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — Author and licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Sarah Zadek, has released a comprehensive guide to fertility. The book is titled “It Takes Two… And A Uterus: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Enhancing your Fertility,” (ISBN: 978-0228884170; March 1, 2023) the book offers evidence-based guidance on improving the odds of a healthy pregnancy, […]

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News: 9th Annual Cursive is Cool Contest Launches for Students in North America | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation announced that their 2023 “Cursive is Cool”® contest is now open to North American students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Students are encouraged to enter early. Prizes will be awarded for First Place, Second Place, Third Place based on legibility and neatness.

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News: A Magical Gnome makes his way to earth – just in time for Christmas! | CitizenWire

VANCOUVER, B.C. /CitizenWire/ — Magic is everywhere, you just have to believe. Follow Edy the gnome on his whimsical adventures in the human world, while he tries to save the last Golden Believer left on earth. “My Magical Gnome” (ISBN: 978-0228860136; Dec., 2022) by author Monika Blichar is a delightful storybook that can be enjoyed […]

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News: New book celebrates the magic of adoption and diversity through creative storytelling | CitizenWire

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Adam Swain Ferguson, founder, Purple Fox Entertainment, is a creative producer and author. His new book release, “Love Without Wings: An Adoption Fairytale” (ISBN: 979-8986768014), was inspired by a true story – his own story – and celebrates diverse families made complete through adoption. It’s scheduled to be released during […]

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News: Children’s author releases latest in ‘Glad to Do It!’ series about first responders | CitizenWire

POMFRET, Md. /CitizenWire/ — J2B Publishing announces the release of “Uncle Rocky – Fireman #10 – Ice Rescue” (ISBN: 978-1954682160), authored by James Burd Brewster. It’s the 10th Uncle Rocky – Fireman book in the “Glad to do it!” children’s series and is illustrated for kids aged 3-7. The series honors first responders by retelling […]

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News: BabyLiveAdvice Announces $1.1M Seed Investment to Improve Maternal-Infant Health Outcomes | CitizenWire

CALABASAS, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — BabyLiveAdvice, the leading virtual maternal telehealth provider, announced the completion of a $1.1 million seed investment led by Venn Ventures and Synergen Technology Labs. BabyLiveAdvice, founded by CEO Sigi Marmorstein, RN, PHN, MSN, FNP-BC, partners with healthcare providers and health systems to support coordinated, comprehensive prenatal, postpartum, and infant care.

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News: New Children’s Book Embraces the Bond of Parents and Child Through Life and Death | CitizenWire

WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — With an aim to help families begin to heal after the terrible loss of a child, “ScootieToots and the Feathers From Heaven: A Family Healing Book” (ISBN: 978-0228866862) by Audri B. Cabness is a whimsical children’s story with a powerful message that offers families an uplifting vantage point, at any point […]

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News: Nutrition Company PlantBaby Raises $4 Million Seed Round with Big Idea Ventures and The Fund LA, Among Others | CitizenWire

KAUAI, Hawaii /CitizenWire/ — PlantBaby, the innovative nutrition company developing a portfolio of the purest plant-based products to support the nutritional journey from infancy into adulthood, announces its $4 million Seed funding round, led by Big Idea Ventures and The Fund LA.

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News: Couple Writes Ideal Book for People Thinking About Parenthood, Those Already Expecting, or New Parents Wanting Some Comfort As They Navigate Delightful Highs And Overwhelming Lows | CitizenWire

MELBOURNE, Australia /CitizenWire/ — “What Do You Even Do With A Baby? A Parent’s First Year” (ISBN: 978-0228869689) is a book aiming to demystify parenting so people can make well-informed decisions about becoming one. Authors Sarah and James Dunham struggled with the lack of a clear picture of what life would be like on the […]

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News: Isn’t It Possible to Promote Literacy? Net Profits from 10th Anniversary Edition of ‘Little Green’ will go to Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Paraphrase, LLC, the publisher of “Little Green” (ISBN: 978-0981587943) by Arnold Rudnick, is donating 500 copies of a special anniversary edition to Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California (RIFSoCal). For 10 years, “Little Green” has been asking, “Isn’t it possible?”

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