BabyCenter.com, the #1 pregnancy and parenting digital resource, today released its 2016 U.S. Cost of Raising a Child report, which examines the rising cost of having a baby. More than 1,100 BabyCenter moms completed the survey, which found that parents spend an average of $13,000 per year on each child.
In 2016, 7 out of 10 moms say they are worried about having enough money to raise their kids – a 5 percent increase since last year. BabyCenter also found that 9 out of 10 moms are in debt and nearly 4 in 10 don’t see a day when they will be entirely debt free. Also, 1 in 4 is receiving financial aid from a parent or family member, and 1 in 3 is experiencing relationship issues with their partner due to working longer or irregular hours.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7700853-babycenter-cost-of-raising-a-child-report/
It’s back to school and more youth than ever are involved in some type of sporting activity. That’s why approximately three million youth are seen in hospital emergency rooms for sports-related injuries and another five million are seen by their primary care physician or a sports medicine clinic for injuries. Many of those injuries may result in your child having to have a CT scan.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7272451-lurie-children-s-hospital-of-chicago-ct-scan-radiation-dose/
XQ Institute is launching XQ: The Super School Project, a challenge to reimagine and design the next American high school. Harnessing the best of American ingenuity in cities and towns across the country, XQ aims to help spark a movement to rethink the American high school—an institution that was designed to meet the needs of the Industrial Revolution and hasn’t changed in more than a century.
“Our nation is radically different than it was 100 years ago. Nearly every aspect of our daily lives—from how we communicate to how we work and play—has changed dramatically,” said Laurene Powell Jobs, Chair of the board of XQ Institute. “But our high schools have stayed frozen in time. Together, we have an opportunity to help fuel a movement for students, to inspire great high schools, and even to rethink school itself. Our passion at XQ is to help educators everywhere foster students who are curious, engaged, and creative—armed with the new literacies, knowledge, and skills needed to thrive,” she added. “To do that, we must use our collective imagination.”
From the Model T to the Tesla and the switchboard to the smart phone—everything has changed except for how we prepare our kids for the future. XQ: The Super School Project is a rallying call to America to change the outdated model that has failed to prepare our students for the demands of the global economy, and an open call to every community to rethink high school for today and tomorrow. XQ Institute will provide a fund of $50 million to support at least five selected schools over the next five years. It will also partner with them to provide expert support and guidance to turn their ideas into real Super Schools that can inspire the country.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7611851-xq-institute-super-school-project/
T. Rowe Price has launched Star Banks Adventure, an online game and mobile app, as a fun way for kids to learn financial concepts that will help them manage money in the future. Our 2015 Parents, Kids & Money Survey found that three-quarters of parents and kids think that game apps are a good way to teach kids about financial matters. Star Banks Adventure, now available for download on iOS and Android devices and online at starbanksadventure.com, is designed with a tile-matching concept to reinforce financial education topics and engage kids in an epic adventure to save the galaxy from financial chaos.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7455231-t-rowe-price-financial-education
One in four children has an undetected vision problem, and ten million American students have vision conditions that can impact learning. An annual comprehensive eye exam can ensure that correctable visual problems don’t become permanent. What if your vision insurance helped more people see? VSP® Vision Care, the largest not-for-profit vision benefits and services company in the U.S., is doing just that by launching #EyeGiveBack. Now through June 30, 2015, when a VSP Direct™ individual vision insurance plan is purchased through VSPDirect.com/EyeGiveBack, VSP will donate an eye exam and glasses to a child in need – up to a retail value of $1 million. Learn more at VSPDirect.com/EyeGiveBack.
When it comes to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, you don’t have to fly, have superhuman strength or have laser vision to be a Hero. St. Jude Heroes are an exclusive group of dedicated athletes committed to running for a reason—raising funds and awareness to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
St. Jude Heroes receive fundraising tools and support, along with event-specific benefits. More importantly, they help kids diagnosed with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Thanks to dedicated St. Jude Heroes and other supporters, families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital founder Danny Thomas once said, “Success has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It's what you do for others.” This statement couldn’t be more accurate of St. Jude Heroes.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7579851-st-jude-rock-n-roll-nashville-marathon/
Inspired by Ole Henriksen’s passion for helping people, OLEHENRIKSEN introduces a limited-edition Luxury-size Truth Serum for Holiday 2017 in partnership with Starlight Children’s Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to bring joy and comfort to hospitalized children and their families. For every OLEHENRIKSEN Luxury-size Truth Serum sold, the brand will donate 10% of the proceeds to the Starlight Brave Gowns Program, which replaces unattractive and uncomfortable hospital garments with high-quality, comfortable and brightly colored gowns.
Starlight Brave Gowns transform children into astronauts, cowboys and other characters, empowering them to have fun and enjoy being kids during their hospital stays, especially during the holiday season. Best of all, OLEHENRIKSEN has also designed a bright and colorful child-friendly hospital Starlight Brave Gown, and the sale of each Luxury-size Truth Serum will help in gifting these gowns and the Ole Glow® to the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8215851-olehenriksen-partners-with-starlight-childrens-foundation/
Tour operator Apple Vacations and Camino Real Zaashila Huatulco announced a new inclusive program at the Huatulco-based resort, exclusive to Apple Vacations. Now, Apple Vacationers can enjoy meals, international and domestic drinks, house wine, non-alcoholic beverages, 24-hour room service, mini-bar, snacks by the pool, kids club and all gratuities for one package price at Camino Real Zaashila.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/55621-apple-vacations-exclusive-inclusive-deluxe-camino-real-zaashila-huatulco
Joy of dance (http://www.joyofdance.ca/) offers ballroom dance lessons for kids and adults. the dance studio is located in the heart of downtown Toronto which is easily accessed by TTC.
Understood.org, a comprehensive, free nonprofit resource, is launching today to help parents of children with learning and attention issues. One in five children struggles with issues related to reading, math, writing, focus and organization. Understood’s mission is to help parents understand these issues and support them with strategies that can enable their children to go from simply coping to truly thriving in school and in life.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7352451-ad-council-understood-org-learning-and-attention-issues/
In an effort to help parents better understand why ignoring dental health can have serious consequences, and educate families about good dental health habits, the Ad Council and The Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives created new Public Service Ads (PSAs) for the Kids’ Healthy Mouths campaign. The new PSAs are humorous depictions of life lessons which make the point that while parenting can be tricky at times, getting kids to brush for two minutes, twice a day can be easier than most other things parents will try to teach their children. The new PSAs debut today at the American Dental Association (ADA) annual meeting and are now available for nationwide distribution.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7343051-kids-healthy-mouths-and-ad-council-launch-new-public-service-announcements/
