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Events found under the children category celebrate, support, or affect persons under the age of eighteen.
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Created in 2017, Baby Sleep Day reminds everyone, especially children, of the health benefits of a good night's sleep. Sleep is essential to a child's growth, mental health, and learning ability. Most chi...
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On March 9, 1959, the Barbie Doll, one of the most successful toys of all time, premiered at the American International Toy Fair. The doll is named after creator Ruth Handler’s daughter Barbara. Later the...
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World Birth Defects Day raises awareness of congenital disabilities surveillance, prevention, and care while funding research. Currently, three to six percent of all babies born have severe birth defects,...
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Brother and Sister Day focuses attention on siblings and encourages all siblings to let each other know how much each cares for the other. The event was born of deep regret when a woman realized too lat...
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The Camp Fire Girls organization was incorporated on March 17, 1912, by Mrs. Charles Farnsworth of Vermont with Luther Gulick M.D. and his wife, Charlotte Vedder Gulick of Maine. Campfire Girls were cre...
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Texas Loves Children Day each year raises awareness of the hidden child abuse epidemic and the shortage of resources needed to care for these children legally. In 2013 over 66,000 children were confirme...
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Children's Craft Day in the United States is an unofficial event celebrated annually on March 14th. It encourages creativity and hands-on learning among children and recognizes the importance of crafts in...
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International Children's Day of Broadcasting is celebrated on the first Sunday of March. It is a day when broadcasters worldwide "Tune in to Kids." They air quality programming for and about children. But...
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Newborns and Colic: Colic Awareness Month in the United Kingdom Colic Awareness Month, observed annually, is a health initiative aimed at increasing understanding and awareness of colic in infants. Colic...
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Today is the anniversary marking the 1903 release of the first box of Crayons by Binney & Smith in upstate New York. In 1996 the 100 billionth Crayola crayon rolled off the production line in Easton, Pe...
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Japan's Doll Festival (Hinamatsuri) is an annual celebration of girls and daughters. Dolls representing the ancient imperial court are displayed, special treats are prepared, and girls are honored. The Ja...
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World Down Syndrome Day aims to raise awareness about the nature of Down Syndrome and encourage people and society to treat persons with Down Syndrome as human beings rather than disabled. Down Syndrome...
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Beginning with the third Monday of March, the United Kingdom observes National Down Syndrome Week. It aims to raise awareness about the nature of Down Syndrome and encourage people and society to treat...
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® links students with scientists and other experts to counteract the myths about drugs and alcohol teens get from the internet, social media, TV, movies, music, or frie...
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Earmuff Day commemorates the invention of the earmuff, the 1873 invention by a boy named Chester Greenwood from Maine. The boy's sensitive ears turned weird colors in the cold. Unfortunately, he loved ice...
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Easter Seals Month in Canada seeks to enhance the quality of life, self-esteem, and self-determination of Canadians living with disabilities. This month is set aside each year for fundraising and drawin...
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Girls Make Excellent Scientists and Engineers Expanding Girls' Horizons in Science and Engineering Month, celebrated annually, is an initiative that encourages and supports girls and young women in pursu...
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This day reflects on whether it's worth continuing a strained relationship with one's parents or instead 'letting it go' and enjoy as much time we have with them as possible. Is there a parent alive who...
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National Girl Scout Day commemorates the first Girl Scout Troop meeting in 1912, attended by 18 girls. The organization's goal is to give girls confidence, character, and courage to do what is right and h...
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International Girl Scout Week begins with Girl Scout Sunday and ends with Girl Scout Sabbath on a Saturday. The Girl Scouts have been an organization since March 12, 1912, when Juliette Gordon officia...