First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates the Holidays with Children
First Lady Michelle Obama visited the patients at the Children’s National Medical Center Monday in Washington, D.C., continuing a tradition dating back more than 60 years to First Lady Bess Truman. First Dogs Bo and Sunny joined Mrs. Obama to…
Wikids: the Encyclopedia App for Young Children
Wiki-Kids, a company offering knowledge management solutions to children, with the goal of creating an encyclopedia for 21st century kids, has announced the launch of Wikids. Wikids apps feature text and narration, along with images and sounds. Each Wikids app…
Children’s Wishes Come True on Macy’s National Believe Day
As part of its holiday Believe campaign, Macy’s has declared Friday, Dec. 12, as the sixth annual National Believe Day – devoted to embracing the season’s spirit of generosity and kindness toward others. To honor this special day, Macy’s and…
Do Good. Live Well. Volunteers Build Playground for Children
More than 200 UnitedHealthcare employees and volunteers from the Fort Lauderdale area joined Saturday to build a new playground at Jack and Jill Children’s Center. The new 2,500-square-foot playground includes a Cozy Cocoon, Playdozer, Pup Tent and more. The playground’s…
Mom Develops Educational Kids’ Book Series
Mom-entrepreneur Nicole Brook has created a children’s book series that invites readers into the world of Abigail Andrews, a third grader whose imagination sends her on amazing adventures. Each adventure is full of fun and suspense and serves as a…
Over 40,000 New Books for Children in Ebola-Affected Liberia
First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books to children in need, announced Monday that it will provide 40,000 new books to children in Ebola-affected Liberia. Thanks to financial support from C&S Wholesale Grocers, Lee & Low Books,…
Sunshine Provides Fun and Laughter for Children’s Healthcare
For the second year, volunteers from UnitedHealth Group and rookie players from the Atlanta Falcons brought a carnival-themed party to the patients and families at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Volunteers offered creative craft activities, entertainment, face painting, prizes and games…
Barbara Bush Virtual Book Drive for Children
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, a leading advocate for family literacy, announced the launch of a virtual book drive in celebration of its 25th Anniversary. Beginning Monday, and continuing through Friday, April 25th, you can visit the site…



















