Category: Children

Acceptance, Intl. Day of (1984): January 2...

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International Day of Acceptance, observed annually on January 20th, is dedicated to fostering social acceptance of disability and promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life...

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ALA Youth Media Awards: January 27 (est)

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The American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens each year. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awa...

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders Day, (1908): Ja...

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Today, January 15, is the anniversary of the founding of the first black sorority in the United States in 1908 at Howard University. It is called the Alpha Kappa Alpha.

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Babinden (RU/BG): January 23

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Babinden is a traditional Bulgarian observance celebrated in Russia and known as the Day of the Midwives. At dawn, women, and children under three rise and head to the local well, where they draw water...

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Baby Making Day (UK) Ntl.: January 2

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What is the most popular birthday in the United Kingdom? September 26. What does that mean? More Brits make babies 38 weeks earlier on January 2 (between 10 PM and 11:00 PM GMT, with 10:36 PM being th...

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Birth Defects Prevention Month, Ntl.: Janu...

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Breast Pumping Day, World: January 27

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World Breast Pumping Day, created in 2017, raises awareness and support for breast pumping, a vital aspect of many new mothers' lives. The day is rooted in the desire to normalize breast pumping and provi...

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Celebration of Life Month: January

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Celebration of Life Month originated to create an upbeat mood following the holidays. January can be a difficult month for many people. In the northern hemisphere, it is dark and cold, often uneventful (e...

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Cheesy Sock Month, Ntl.: January

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A Cheesy Sock Month care package includes whimsical warm socks, cheesy popcorn, toiletries, and a funny note of support and encouragement. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the plight of the homeless,...

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Child Inventor's Day (1706): January 17

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Child Inventor's Day marks the anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth on January 17, 1706. Franklin completed his first invention at 11 in 1717 (a set of swimming fins for the hands). By the age of 17...

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Child-centered Divorce Awareness Month, In...

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Children Impacted by a Parent's Cancer Mo...

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Children Impacted by a Parent's Cancer Month seeks to support children and families where one or more parent is undergoing cancer treatment, living in remission, or has died. This impact on a young life c...

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Coming-of-Age Day (JP): January 13

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For all the children who reach the age of 20 during the previous year, Seiji-no-hi or Coming-of-Age Day is their national holiday. In Japan, people officially reach adulthood at the age of twenty. Seiji-n...

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Family Fit Lifestyle Month: January

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March of Dimes Month (CA): January

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The March of Dimes is a decades-old fundraiser benefiting Canadians with physical disabilities. During January, Canadians wear their warmest clothes and go against the winter cold, canvassing door-to-do...

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Measure Your Feet Day: January 23

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Mentoring Summit, Ntl.: January 29-31

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The National Mentoring Summit first ran in 2010. This event features case studies, networking opportunities, success stories, tools, resources, and best practices in a fun and informative three-day event....

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Multicultural Children's Book Day: Januar...

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Opposites Day: January 25

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Pausha Putrada Ekadashi (H): January 10

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Putrada Ekadashi marks the waxing moon fortnight of the Hindu month of Pausha. On this day, devotees fast by avoiding grains, beans, cereals, and certain vegetables and spices while spending the day worsh...

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