Sibling-To-Be Journals Win 2004 iParenting Media Award
Evanston, IL Sept 23, 2004 — Illinois-based iParenting Media, the leading producer of quality parenting content in magazines, newspaper, radio and Internet, names Look who?s going to be a Big Sister by California author Renee Raab Whitcombe a celebrated winner of the 2004 Hottest Product Awards. (Budding Family Publishing, 2004. $24.95)
The easy-to-personalize albums (there is a Big Brother version) prepare and reassure children ages 2-6 about the changes that are just around the corner. This 24-page interactive photo keepsake addresses a young child?s excitement, anticipation, anxiety and limited understanding of what it really means to become a Big Sister or Big Brother. Introduced during mom?s pregnancy, the proud star has extra confidence to embrace his/her new role in the family.
Manufacturers of children?s media and juvenile products submitted thousands of items for consideration. ?The award-winning products truly are the best of the best in the industry,? says Alvin All, chief executive officer of iParenting Media. ?Our team believes that these items stand out from the crowd and demonstrate excellence in their product categories.?
Dr. Susan S. Bartell, Licenced Child Psychologist, Author and Director of www.HAVINGANOTHERBABY.COM, comments “Renee Raab Whitcombe has succeeded beautifully in combining a lively, child-friendly, keepsake book with a valuable developmental tool. Look who’s going to be Big Sister/Big Brother have been crafted with the love of a mother and they will undoubtedly provide every young child with a unique and gentle way to transition into the brand new role of Big Sister or Big Brother.?
Whitcombe remarks, ?I am thrilled these journals were recognized so quickly. Rave feedback from doctors and pre-school educators praise these unique journals for 2 reasons: they prepare and nurture children for a milestone before-during-and-after the big event, AND, they are excellent parenting tools for all parents who worry that the baby-on-the-way could likely dethrone the new big sister/brother.”
iParenting Media?s evaluation includes three outside review sites for each product: a licensed childcare facility/school, a product expert and a parent. A final review by the iParenting Media Awards Executive Committee ensures an objective and credible process.
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Contact person:
Renee Raab Whitcombe
Budding Family Publishing
310 702 4466
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