FamilyEducationNews

November 16, 2006 -- When it comes to good oral hygiene, making sure children learn to brush their teeth regularly and thoroughly is just part of the game. According to many dental and health professionals, toothbrush care is just as important as caring for the teeth themselves.

Many a bathroom counter bears a scary resemblance to a round of pick-up sticks – with kids’ and possibly even adults’ toothbrushes strewn randomly across the surface, and each other. When left lying by the sink, toothbrushes are far more likely to remain in contact with moisture and germs, says Dr. Fresh, the Buena Park, California based creator of the popular FIREFLY® TOOTHBRUSH. Dr. Fresh offers these tips to help keep toothbrushes at the top of their game: Read more

November 15, 2006 – Children’s Book, Music and Art entertainment destination STORYOPOLIS continues the celebrated family landmark’s holiday season gift-giving tradition of preparing custom-created BOOK BUSHELS for children.

A Holiday Season custom that began 12 years ago, the Storyopolis BOOK BUSHELS have become among the most sought-after children’s holiday presents by discerning gift-givers nationwide. For the 2006 holiday season, Storyopolis has crafted a quartet of BOOK BUSHELS, featuring four of the most renowned authors and illustrators in children’s books including: Read more

Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Electronic Games Ltd., a worldwide manufacturer of innovative video game products, announced today that the company has shipped two new styles of their popular BigGames Home Video Arcade Machines - Konami Classics and Golden Tee Clubhouse Edition.

BigGames Home Video Arcade Machines are real arcade machines designed for home use that play the full versions of Arcade classics and current hits. All units include built-in full color monitors, require no electronic set-up, and are available at major retailers for less than $500. Read more

October 30, 2006 --In a move that’s sure to delight guitarists of all skill levels and stylistic learnings, Gibson has added Lick of the Week to its ever-growing lesson program on Gibson.com. Designed to stimulate creativity, demystify the fretboard, and offer insights into technique and theory, Lick of the Week is a short-and-sweet phrase or progression that can be explored and absorbed over a cup of coffee.

The phrase is presented in both music notation and tab, and key points are described in the companion text. An audio clip lets guitarists hear the example performed at the suggested tempo. Read more

Oct.10, 2006— Gibson Guitar, the world’s premiere musical instrument manufacturer has announced Gibson Guitar Lessons online with some of the world’s greatest musicians on the company’s website. Working closely with great companies like Homespun and Hal Leonard, Gibson offers fans the opportunity to learn lessons live on the web from featured artists like Hubert Sumlin and Sonny Osborne. Musicians have a chance to learn to play contemporary acoustic guitar, blues mandolin, funk guitar, rock lead techniques and electric bass. Instructors including Steve James, Ross Bolton, Danny Gill and Nick Nolan all share their experience with various techniques and steps so that the person can learn step by step. Read more

Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents are increasingly concerned about their children's education, particularly in math and science as educators and policymakers focus their attention on academic achievement in these areas. Pokemon USA, Inc., recently launched Pokemon Learning League, www.PokemonLearningLeague.com , a web-based educational suite of animated, interactive lessons in language arts, math, science, and life skills for children ages 8-12. The new online product offers parents, grandparents and others a holiday gift option that is educational and appealing to children.

Pokemon Learning League leverages children's familiarity with Pokemon characters to draw them into subject matter that is crucial to their success in school and in life. The characters also serve as mentors to students, guiding them through the lessons and demonstrating life skills such as teamwork. Read more

October 2, 2006--Hasbro kicks off the holiday shopping season with a continued focus on innovation across multiple categories – bringing kids and families around the world a range of fun twists on classic brands, as well as a host of toys, games and electronics designed to spark entirely new ways to play.

From MASSIVELY MINI Media, a cool portable media player for tweens, to MONOPOLY HERE & NOW, a redesign of the classic board game that answers the question, “what would MONOPOLY look like if it were designed in the ‘here and now?’”, to BUTTERSCOTCH, the life-sized plush miniature pony, Hasbro has something for everyone. Read more

August 2006 – Whether it’s the yearly holiday gathering or just a quiet evening around the fireplace, Front Porch Classics continues to deliver high quality craftsmanship and a unique brand of “unplugged entertainment” with its latest products for the gift-giving season. Unwrapping two new games that engage both the mind and the spirit of adventure, Front Porch Classics introduces BookShelf Edition WordSpot for the word puzzle enthusiast, and Valley of the Pharaohs for the explorer with an active imagination. Read more

Aug. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorex offers an honor roll-worthy selection of tech gear for back-to-school. The Memorex TravelDrive 4GB can store a locker full of digital files, the FlashDisc is ideal for sharing notes or projects with classmates and teachers, and iPod Wraps give your iPod its own hot new look for back-to-school.

"At work and at play, students are more tech-savvy than ever before," said Carla Pihowich, marketing director, Imation Corp. "The Memorex brand delivers products to help students, teachers, parents and on-the-go consumers get ahead in style." Read more

July 27, 2006 — Here’s some good news for students heading back to school: you can forget lugging around all those heavy reference books! The new RP6S Reference Organizer from Royal Consumer Information Products will lighten your book bag while putting a world of vital study information in your back pocket. The ultimate “study buddy,” the RP6S is a new dimension in affordable, hand-held, electronic reference products.

With built-in features like the American Heritage Dictionary, with over 200,000 definitions, the Roget II Thesaurus, with over 500,000 synonyms, a Spell Checker and Translator, the RP6S hosts a storehouse of learning aids for students. Read more