With same-sex marriage being legal in 35 states, including the District of Columbia, it is becoming increasingly common to see families with two dads or two moms. While the topic of gay marriage seems to be frequently in the news, it is still not nearly as common as marriage between heterosexuals. As a result, children are curious about the subject and it is often not easy to explain.

One of the most frequently fielded questions regarding gay marriage is about how the child “got here.” Author and blogger Susan Goldberg references Cory Silverberg’s book, “What Makes a Baby.” It explains the 4 things that every living person has in common: sperm, an egg, a womb to grow in, and a home to grow up in. Using this frame of reference makes it relatively simple to explain to a child.

One of the things that Susan Goldberg strongly recommends is being honest with children at all times. While younger children will benefit from simpler explanations, starting with the truth about where babies come from in same-sex marriages and “who is my real mom” will help kids become familiar with the concept earlier. And older children will appreciate the honesty, even if it does take them some time to process the information.

Learn more about how to explain gay marriage to children from Susan Goldberg:
http://www.kidsinthehouse.com/all-parents/family-life/explaining-gay-marriage-to-a-child

More resources:
http://www.kidsinthehouse.com/all-parents/family-life/gay-and-lesbian-parents
http://www.kidsinthehouse.com

About Kids in the House

Kids in the House is the world’s largest parenting video library with over 8,000 videos from 450 experts, including physicians, psychologists, researchers, educators, best-selling authors, and other celebrated voices in our culture. This website contains videos that feature parenting tips from parents who have dealt with particular issues and can share their hard-earned wisdom.

Kids in the House is a place where parents have the opportunity to hear and share different perspectives and get solutions for parenting challenges that range from pregnancy to getting into college. The videos aim to help parents and caregivers become better at parenting by educating, inspiring, and entertaining. The videos are split into the following categories: All Parents, Pregnancy, Adoption, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Teen, and Special Needs.

Leana Greene, founder and CEO of Kids in the House, is a parenting trends expert and one of the top female entrepreneurs in the United States. She aims for this website to be the most comprehensive resource of parenting advice available—one that respects the fact that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

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April 22, 2015 – – Millions of Homeless Americans are wearing worn-out socks, and in many instances, no socks. However, Tom Cox Law is setting out to change that one foot at a time with the Cox4Sox program. Under this program, hundreds of pairs of socks will be handed out to local homeless shelters.

“There are so few luxuries in a homeless person’s life, but a dry, clean pair of socks makes a person’s day. We are also always looking for men’s razors, laundry detergent (because we wash a lot of towels and bedding) and other toiletries.” says Suzi deFosset, Executive Director of The Gathering Inn in Roseville, California.

Many shelters receive food donations. In fact, locally, food is provided at different parks every day of the week. In the evening, the Gathering Inn shuttles up to 75 homeless people every night to a different church in the area so they can sleep safely. The Gathering Inn also provides them with a mailing address and allows them to store a large bin full of belongings. The homeless that participate in this program must be drug free) and sober (alcohol free) and are subject to random testing.

“The Gathering Inn is doing wonderful things. As I pulled up to the shelter, many people standing by were wondering what was in the boxes. I told them there were hundreds of socks. They were thrilled and so grateful. Their smiles made my day!” says Tom Cox, CEO of TomCoxLaw.

Black socks were selected over white socks as they tend to conceal dirt much better.

Tom Cox is the CEO of TomCoxLaw, the Leading Provider of Living Trusts and Special Needs Trusts in America and Author of over 60 Books on Estate Planning.

For questions and concerns regarding this press release, or for more information on Living Trusts, Special Needs Trusts or Donating to the Gathering Inn, please use the following contact information to get in touch:

Company Name: TomCoxLaw.com
Contact Name: Tom Cox
Phone Number: 855-494-7552 (Toll Free)
E-mail Address: info@tomcoxlaw.com
Mailing Address: 4120 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay CA 95746

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Filming in many of the same spots “Return of the Jedi” did

On the month the biggest teaser trailer of the week hits (Star Wars : The Force Awakens), a new science-fiction film takes to the dunes of the classic Star Wars Episode VI : Return of the Jedi.

Actress and Producer Tracey Birdsall’s new film Robot Fighter is currently lensing on many of the same locations as Jedi – notably the Salton Sea, Yuma, Arizona.

Those ‘dunes’ feature prominently in the movie. The film isn’t without its Star Wars ties, thematically either. Director Neil Johnson’s space chronicle fixes on the overthrow of humanity by Artificial Intelligence and the determined rebel who goes up against the droid empire. Starring alongside Birdsall is Star Trek III : The Search for Spock’s Stephen Manley.

The movie also features Daz Crawford (Blade II), Livvy Stubenrauch (Frozen), Erin Bethea (Fireproof), Tim McGrath, Ashley Park, and Aaron Jacques. Robot Fighter is expected to be the first in a series, and will be released in 2016.

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“Tracey Birdsall stars in “Robot Fighter””

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Company Name: OCTOBER COAST PR
Contact Person: James Simmons
Email: office@octobercoast.net
Phone: 0011 +61 3 99996034 ext. 314
City: LOS ANGELES
State: CA
Country: United States
Website: http://www.octobercoastpr.com

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Feature film Going Due South goes environmental

Going Due South‘s script garners as much buzz in Hollywood as it is the interest of some of today’s most popular actors, and producers are excited to be at the forefront of environmentally sound production standards in Hollywood.

Partnering with SEEDS of Durham, NC, she feels there is no way the film can make its big debut without keeping the earth in mind. Donating a portion of its proceeds to the organization, Going Due South wants to stay true to its roots. Writer/Producer, Janet Arlotta, has always wanted to approach this production with a community awareness and respect for the planet.

Producing partners, Arlotta and Carol Eisenrauch are pursuing their “green goals”, with initiatives such as reusable water bottles to LED lighting solutions. The pair have considered every aspect of waste, and may just be unstoppable when it comes to the first 100% green production.

This Earth Day it is only fitting to celebrate the partnership between Seeds and Going Due South, bringing the global community together one seed at time. Seeds celebrates the week with their Dig Pie Social on Saturday, April 25th.

Going Due South, an independent feature film set in the intoxicating backdrop of New Orleans, is written and produced by industry vet Janet Arlotta, semi-finalist in Final Draft’s Big Break Screenwriting Contest.

The pic recently kicked off its crowdfunding campaign with Tony Lucca’s endorsement of the film and his announcing his involvement in the project. Lucca has recorded a video urging punters to support it. SEEDS: 2% of all funds raised will be donated to Seeds.

SEEDS teaches respect for life, for the earth and for each other through gardening and growing food. Located in the heart of Durham, we promote principles of sustainable agriculture, organic gardening, food security and environmental stewardship through a variety of garden-based programs. We hope you’ll visit us in our urban sanctuary! SeedsNC.org

Check out the Crowdfunding campaign

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“Seeds”

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Company Name: OCTOBER COAST PR
Contact Person: James Simmons
Email: office@octobercoast.net
Phone: 0011 +61 3 99996034 ext. 314
City: LOS ANGELES
State: CA
Country: United States
Website: http://www.octobercoastpr.com

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April 22, 2015 – – Remodeling contractor, Executive Exteriors & Remodeling, occupying an office space in Medicine Lake Properties, is now offering full color 3d designs on any project over $15,000.

Executive Exteriors is a full service remodeling company working on residential and multi-family projects. Executive Exteriors & Remodeling specializes in roofing and siding damage restoration as well as kitchen and bathroom remodeling. They are a member of The National Kitchen and Bath Association and a member of the MN Association of Exterior Specialists.

“Our full color 3d design and a cutting-edge online job collaboration tool allows customers to log in and see all job documents and scheduling in real time. The collaboration tool creates ease of mind and closes the communication gap that most homeowner’s experience when dealing with large remodeling jobs,” says President Mike Sowers.

The job collaboration tool also allows customers to approve or change orders online, make selections, and file any punch list items they would like to see completed. Executive Exteriors & Remodeling offers free basic design estimates and inspections on any project and use earth friendly products.

“Our Minneapolis custom building experts will work with you to implement an affordable and quality home solution that meets your needs. We will take the time to explain what needs to be done before we recommend your next course of action,” says Sowers.

For more details, contact: Executive Exteriors and Remodeling:

Executive Exteriors & Remodeling
9909 S Shore Dr.
Suite 1010
Plymouth, MN 55441
Phone: 612-333-5577
http://www.executive-exteriors.com

JGM Properties owns and manages Plymouth office warehouse space for rent at Medicine Lake Properties as well as 15 other suburban Minneapolis office and warehouse properties. JGM was founded in 1980 and works with over 300 tenants, including Executive Exteriors & Remodeling to provide them with office, warehouse, and retail space for lease in Minnesota.

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Everyone knows that playing sports has a wide range of health benefits. However, there is a wealth of other benefits to be gained from playing sports as well, especially for teenagers. Kids in the House interviewed Drs. Thomas Grogan and Michael Gervais, and Natalie Hawkins, mother of US Gymnastics gold medalist Gabby Douglas, and compiled their list of the top benefits of high school sports for teens.

Dr. Thomas Grogan conducted his own study, which showed that high school students participating in sports had higher grade point averages during the season than they had when the season was over. While the specific reason for that wasn’t determined, Dr. Michael Gervais feels that it is because participating in sports increases a child’s ability to focus. When teenagers are playing football, basketball, or swimming, for example, they learn how to be fully engaged and present in what they are doing.

Natalie Hawkins points to greater time management skills as a primary benefit of sports for teens. When children know they need to be present for a sport they enjoy at a certain time, it helps them learn to accommodate homework and social time into their schedule. In fact, children will often hold their parents accountable when it comes to getting to practices and games on time.

Learn about more benefits of high school sports for teens:
http://www.kidsinthehouse.com/article/teen/activities/sports/the-benefits-of-high-school-sports-for-teens
http://www.kidsinthehouse.com/teenager/activities/sports/benefits-sports-children

About Kids in the House

Kids in the House is the world’s largest parenting video library with over 8,000 videos from 450 experts, including physicians, psychologists, researchers, educators, best-selling authors, and other celebrated voices in our culture. This website contains videos that feature parenting tips from parents who have dealt with particular issues and can share their hard-earned wisdom.

Kids in the House is a place where parents have the opportunity to hear and share different perspectives and get solutions for parenting challenges that range from pregnancy to getting into college. The videos aim to help parents and caregivers become better at parenting by educating, inspiring, and entertaining. The videos are split into the following categories: All Parents, Pregnancy, Adoption, Baby, Toddler, Preschool, Elementary, Teen, and Special Needs.

Leana Greene, founder and CEO of Kids in the House, is a parenting trends expert and one of the top female entrepreneurs in the United States. She aims for this website to be the most comprehensive resource of parenting advice available – one that respects the fact that there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

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Contact Person: Yan Huang
Email: office@kidsinthehouse.com
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Website: http://www.kidsinthehouse.com

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Doctor Boris Ackerman a Newport Beach plastic surgeon and owner of medspa reports that derma filler treatments becoming as popular as muscle relaxing treatments.

For many medspa clinicsin the U.S. dermal fillers are the second most popular facial treatments following facial relaxers. But according to Dr. Boris Ackerman of Newport Beach CA he says “more and more clients are opting for facial fillers as a fight against aging because of the longevity of the procedure”.

Doctor Ackerman believes that there is a shift taking place as more and more patients are seeking a more refreshed look that derma fillers offer. For the treatment is more cost effective as the results are much longer lasting than muscle relaxing injections, derma fillers can last up to a year where relaxers usually wear off in a few months.

Dr. Ackerman recommends having this procedure done by a qualified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon. He says, “a full assessment of the face should identify a number of factors to be focused on, like facial symmetry and proportion, volume loss, areas of muscle over activity, skin quality, texture and tone. Very often we find over active muscles in the face causing a loss of soft tissue or bony support which can lead to distortion around the eyes, brows, mouth and nose”.

Dr. Ackerman believes that facial relaxers will continue to dominate the market place but for many people wanting a new fresh look without surgery will opt for facial fillers.

Dr. Ackerman is highly acclaimed for his expertise and talent in facial rejuvenation surgery, advanced body contouring surgery and breast surgery. He has brought forth improved techniques in facial surgery using endoscopy and laser technology.

Dr. Ackerman has lectured widely in various public forums, and has been featured on TV, as well as in numerous publications.

Dr. Ackerman’s practice includes an on-site, state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center. His facility is certified by the The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities.

Dr. Ackerman received his undergraduate degree from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1978. He received his Doctorate in Medicine from The Dartmouth Medical School in 1981. Dr. Ackerman went on to do his postgraduate training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and The Ohio State University.

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“Derma Filler Image”

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Company Name: Newport Beach Plastic Surgery
Contact Person: Dr Boris Ackerman
Email: rejuvenator@att.net
Phone: 949.759.3284
City: Newport Beach
State: CA
Country: United States
Website: www.doctorackerman.com

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With the growing number of Spanish speaking residents of Lancaster, Reading and the surrounding communities, Eric Godfrey, owner of All Party Starz Entertainment is partnering with Jimmy Rodriguez of King James Entertainment to announce an initiative to help Lancaster residents in need of Bi-Lingual DJ Services.

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Lancaster DJ company, All Party Starz Entertainment is now offering a bilingual DJ team to perform at weddings and other events. DJ Jimmy Rodriguez is joining in with Eric Godfrey of all Party Starz entertainment to meet the needs of customers with bilingual guests. Since 1990 the Spanish population of Lancaster has increased from under 25% to just over 40%. Reading Pennsylvania, just a few miles up the road now has a population that is 60% Spanish Speaking.

Owner Eric Godfrey commented, “We’re getting more and more calls asking if we have a DJ that speaks Spanish or specializes in Spanish music. Jimmy Rodriguez and myself have become great friends over the last couple of years. I have a lot more wedding experience, Jimmy is bilingual and knows Spanish music very well. We’ve discussed this and decided that we really want to join forces to try to help all of the people locally that are looking for DJs that can do music in both languages.”

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With over 30 years experience in the wedding industry, Godfrey keeps a keen eye on the trends and the demographics in the area that he is serving. The average couple getting married these days are between the ages of 27 and 31. When looking at census data for the Lancaster County area, the average age in the Hispanic population is 23 while the rest of the population is over 35 years old meaning there are going to be a lot more weddings of Spanish speaking couples moving forward.

Godfrey ran one of the largest and most respected DJ companies in the Phoenix Arizona area, Starz Entertainment for 15 years before returning to his home state of Pennsylvania in 2013. He is originally from Hanover Pennsylvania and graduated from Villanova University in the Philadelphia area. After serving 6 years as a U.S. Navy officer, he settled in the Reading and Allentown areas before work took him to the Phoenix metro area. Having been a part-time DJ for nearly 25 years he went full-time running Starz Entertainment in 2003. Missing family and seasons, Godfrey and his wife Lisa turned Starz entertainment over to some trusted colleagues and moved to Lancaster. He started All Party Starz in late 2013.

Jimmy Rodriguez has been a fan of music for many years and has worked as a karaoke host and DJ for the past 7 years. He started in karaoke and transitioned into DJ. In the last few years he has provided services for a wide variety of events and is knowledgeable in a wide variety of music. Godfrey and Rodriguez met through their love of karaoke at the local American Legion Post 34. Rodriguez takes pride in helping people to have a great time and loves to watch a crowd partying to their favorite music.

Bilingual services are available via http://AllPartyStarz.com. Prospective brides just need to mention it when filling out date checker forms. Of course, both DJ’s will also continue providing excellent services and skills to all couples. Contact them as soon as possible as most popular dates book quickly.

More info can be found at http://AllPartyStarz.com or by calling their office at 717-208-4299 or for Spanish calls, 717-283-4422.

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“All Party Starz, offering to make you the STAR of your event!”

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Company Name: All Party Starz Entertainment
Contact Person: Eric Godfrey
Email: info@allpartystarz.com
Phone: 717-208-4299
Address:200 Oakfield Ct W. #200A
City: Lancaster
State: PA
Country: United States
Website: http://AllPartyStarz.com

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April 22, 2015 – – Multicultural counselors, Hope Village LLC, occupying an office space in Century Office Park, is now offering free 30 minute individual, couples or family therapy consultation.

Hope Village, LLC provides multicultural and Christian counseling for individuals, couples and families in a safe and caring environment that will enable them to comfortably work through and discover solutions to their problems.

Providing problem-solving skills, Hope Village uses enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks. Hope Village seeks to help manage personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life.

“With compassion and understanding, we work with our clients to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing,” says founder Rosella Collins-Puoch.

Collins-Puoch holds over 20 years of experience in individual, couples, family and group therapy. She holds a doctoral degree in pastoral community counseling from Argosy University, and a masters degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of St. Thomas/College of St. Catherine. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).

“My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client’s needs. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing,” says Collins-Puoch

Each therapy session at Hope Village is unique and caters to each individual and their specific goals. Sessions are commonly scheduled in a series of weekly sessions, where each session lasts around fifty minutes. Therapy at Hope Village can be short-term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer-term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth.

“If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we can help you to achieve your goals,” says Collins-Puoch.

For more information, contact:

Hope Village LLC
Rosella Collins-Puoch, Ed.D, LICSW
Psychotherapist
6043 Hudson Road,
Suite 330
Woodbury, MN 55125
P: 612-669-9202
www.hopevillagemcc.com

Click here to schedule an appointment

JGM Properties works with over 300 tenants, including Home Village LLC, to provide office, warehouse, and retail space for lease in Minnesota. JGM Properties was founded in 1980 and owns and manages the Century Office Park office building, as well as 15 suburban Minneapolis warehouse, and office space properties.

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