VTech® (www.vtechkids.com), a pioneer in children’s learning tablets and world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children, today announced the availability of InnoTab® MAX. Featuring a powerful dual-core CPU with up to six times the processing power of previous generations and a high resolution 7” multi-touch screen, it is VTech’s fastest Wi-Fi tablet yet. Built to grow with a child for years of learning fun, InnoTab MAX uniquely combines VTech’s expert-supported library of cartridges, software and apps with carefully selected educational Android™1 apps, offering the best of both learning worlds and the widest variety of curricula to provide a superior children’s tablet.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7215953-vtech-innotab-max-children-s-learning-tablet-android-available-now/
Wiping up finger paint and tackling juice spills is a routine every parent has down pat. Yet they may find themselves playing hide-and-seek with the invisible things little hands leave behind—like bacteria and viruses. Germs stick to all types of surfaces, and kids spread them to more places than you can imagine.
To track down where germs linger, The Clorox Company and global public health organization NSF International conducted a study in homes of families with young children. Researchers analyzed 100 samples from five commonly-touched surfaces, and found bacteria or viruses on all five of the surfaces tested, from the kitchen to the common area to the bathroom, with the bathroom sink being one of the surfaces with the most germs. In fact, the study results found that four times as many households had bathroom sinks that were germier than kitchen countertops.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7359251-clorox-and-nsf-study-shows-which-surfaces-have-most-germs-in-homes-with-kids
Cycle for Survival, the national movement to beat rare cancers, completed its annual series of rides in March. Indoor cycling instructors from Equinox led rides in 13 cities across the country, with over 21,500 participants at the inspiring, high-energy events.
2015 marked a record-breaking year in fundraising, participants, and supporters. Nine years after the first event, Cycle for Survival is the fastest-growing athletic fundraising event,* and raised $25 million from more than 150,000 supporters.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7484551-cycle-for-survival/
VTech® (www.vtechkids.com), a world leader in age–appropriate and developmental stage–based electronic learning products for children, today announced the availability of its first ever fun camera watch for kids: the Kidizoom® Smartwatch. The world’s first Smartwatch for kids, this innovative, multi–function watch is packed with robust features such as a built–in camera, video and fun photo effects, offering an enriching fun and educational experience in a wearable, kid–friendly, take–anywhere gadget. Leading the way into a new era of wearable technology tailored for children as young as four years old, the Kidizoom Smartwatch is available now at www.vtechkids.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Walmart.com.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7107952-vtech-kidizoom-kids-smartwatch-wearable-technology/
Because dressing up is way too much fun to be done just one night a year, Chuck E. Cheese’s is rewarding kids for wearing their costumes for the whole month! Beginning October 1, every kid who wears a Halloween costume in-store any time during the month of October will receive 50 free tickets. Parents are encouraged to share photos of their little ones in costume with #Chucktober2014 for even more prizes.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7331751-chuck-e-cheese-s-rewards-kids-who-wear-halloween-costumes-with-50-free-tickets-for-chucktober/
At a time when healthy New Year’s resolutions are starting to fade, Primrose Schools, a high-quality early education and care provider with more than 290 schools coast-to-coast, is helping parents and children get excited about healthy living through its Healthy Bodies program. All Primrose schools across the country are focused on helping families live healthier, active lives in 2015 and beyond by incorporating fun activities into the classroom and providing resources for parents to use at home.
“At Primrose, we know the habits children develop early on shape their lifestyles into adulthood,” says Jo Kirchner, president and CEO of Primrose Schools. “It’s important for care providers and parents to work together, especially during the crucial first five years of a child’s life, to foster habits, values and behaviors that will lead to healthy choices later in life. Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts® has been a part of our DNA at Primrose since our inception and our programs continue to evolve with ever-changing technology so that we can better partner with and equip parents to foster healthy living too.”
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7437951-primrose-schools-healthy-bodies/
Turkey’s most fascinating leisure and entertainment park, The Land of Legends Theme Park, was designed and built as a joint venture by Rixos Hotels, Emaar Properties PJSC and Dragone Productions. It takes children, youngsters and adults on the journey of their lifetime, an experience full of adventures and excitement, with a new interpretation of entertainment. Located in Belek, Antalya as the epitome of entertainment, it has brought a brand new concept to Turkey with its spectacular architecture as well as the impressive stage and visual art designs by Franco Dragone, known as a genius in the world of imagination and fantasy.
The Land of Legends Theme Park offers an unforgettable holiday experience, including the world’s first musical boat feast and the “Kingdom”- the realm of children, Turkey’s first hotel specially designed for children. Marvel at the Water World, the Tower of Legends and the Water Coaster - 43 m high with a speed of 86 km per hour. Do not miss a wonderful experience in the 5D cinema, where guests enter with their swimsuits on, as well as surf and wave pools; and the highlight: shows performed by original and breathtaking characters specially designed for the park and a variety of surprises.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7888251-rixos-land-of-legends-opened-gates/
A Cigna Foundation grant to Achilles International will help determine whether running holds the key to better mental and physical development for children with autism. The Cigna Foundation today announced its $100,000 World of Difference grant to Achilles International, which has extensive anecdotal evidence showing that walking and running help people on the autism spectrum improve their emotional and physical health.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7252851-cigna-foundation-achilles-international-running-autism-study-grant/
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, announced today the appointment of James R. Downing, M.D., as its new CEO, effective July 15, 2014. Downing most recently has served as the Deputy Director, Executive Vice President and Scientific Director of the hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Downing’s primary focus immediately upon assuming the CEO office will be to oversee a new era of clinical, research and infrastructure expansion throughout the St. Jude global network. He succeeds Dr. William E. Evans, who is retiring from the position after 10 years and returning full time to his long-standing pharmacogenomics research program at St. Jude.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7256651-st-jude-children-s-research-hospital-new-era-of-expansion-and-growth/
ATA Karate For Kids is a specialized program created exclusively for children. The Karate for Kids program includes two age groups. Pre-school karate for kids classes are for children ages 3-6 and the karate for kids classes for children ages 7 through 12. The foundation of the martial arts ATA curriculum is the ongoing ATA review and development of life-skills such as positive mental attitude, high goal-setting, perseverance, self-control and confidence.
Karate For Kids training is designed to be fun and fulfilling for each student. This is because Taekwondo is an individual activity rather than a team sport. Therefore every student is an active and valuable participant in class. They work out with kids their own age and size under well-supervised conditions, and progress at their own pace.
Through personal growth and achievement, students advance with a martial arts belt rank but are also acknowledged for outstanding performance in martial arts class, school, home, special events, or in tournament competition.
Back-to-school is around the corner, and Primrose Schools, a family of accredited, early education and care schools, is accepting enrollment for Fall 2014. With more than 280 schools in 20 states across the country, Primrose provides high-quality education and care to more than 60,000 children ages 6-weeks to 6-years-old.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7124851-primrose-schools-first-five-years-early-education/
At 37 years old, with a thriving concrete business, a wife and three young children, dying was the last thing on Travis Roberts’ mind. But after a doctor’s visit for a kidney stone, Roberts learned he had cholangiocarcinoma, a cancer of the bile duct. His survival rate was zero.
Roberts shared his story as part of Northwestern Mutual’s ongoing Client Stories series, which highlights the importance of financial security in the face of life’s most difficult circumstances.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7100753-northwestern-mutual-financial-security-cancer-diagnosis-disability-insurance/
