Have you been counted for the 2010 Federal Census yet? If not, you will be very soon. Don’t blow this off folks, it’s very important to be counted.

The Federal Census recently co-hosted an event with Nickelodeon and launched a new public service video with childrens television character Dora the Explorer. Being counted leads directly to federal funding for our schools, day care and other resources that our children use every day.

Click the image above to watch the Dora the Explorer Public Service announcement and click here to view a fact sheet in PDF form.

Press Release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dozens of wide-eyed children had a face-to-face meeting with Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer Tuesday morning as the U.S. Census Bureau launched its new campaign to help ensure children of all ages are counted in the 2010 Census.

The full Census occurs only once every 10 years, therefore a child born today will be in the fourth grade during the next national Census. Missing them this year means the child would spend their first decade of life with reduced health, education and community services because the federal government is unaware of the need.

“A complete and accurate count of our nation’s youngest is critical to their health and education, and the future strength of our communities and labor force,” said Robert M. Groves, director of the U.S. Census Bureau.

The federal government uses Census data to determine how to best distribute more than $400 billion in annual funds, including $26 billion earmarked for educational services and other programs to benefit children. Undercounting will mean some communities won’t get the funds that they need.

Undercounting kids isn’t new. Historically, the Census has missed young children at a significantly higher rate than other demographics, said Dr. William O’Hare, senior consultant and former director of the Kids Count program for the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The 2000 Census missed approximately 750,000 children under the age of five, or about four percent of the total demographic.

Today’s event took place at Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1988, Mary’s Center provides health care and other services to low-income immigrant families. Children of all ages were able to watch the new 2010 Census PSA featuring Dora and shrieked and clapped their hands as a life-sized Dora joined them on stage as a special treat.

Watch and share the Dora the Explorer 2010 Census PSA (in English and Spanish).

Maria Gomez, president of Mary’s Center, said the children’s reaction to the PSA shows it will be an effective tool in the campaign to make sure every young child is counted. She believes it will start a “ripple effect,” where everyone who encounters the campaign will share the information throughout their communities. The end result will be a healthier community for children.

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A few weeks ago, Pampers sent me a weeks supply of their NEW Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max, available in store sometime this month. (mid March). The newly designed Pampers with Dry Max, 20% thinner and the driest diaper ever.

I have to say, they ARE thin! Really thin compared to other disposable diapers. But not “cheaply-made” thin. They are the kind of thin that we, as parents look for in a diaper and that our babies need for ease of movement. And the tabs are nice and stretchy. The diaper just seemed to fit. Wonderfully.  My little munchkin is in the crawling-jumping-never-ever-sitting-still stage and the diaper stayed right where it was supposed to. She moved non stop and we didn’t experience any leaking and no bunching of the diaper. My husband and I were both impressed!

Pampers has been kind enough to offer 1 of my readers (U.S residents only) with a Liz Lange designer diaper clutch AND a redeemable coupon for a free week’s supply of the all-new Cruisers with Dry Max

I didn’t receive a clutch so I can’t review it personally, but I can give you the details that were sent to me along with a photo:
The clutch retails for $50 and is 100% polyester with genuine leather trim.

One lucky reader will win this diaper clutch along with a coupon for one free pack of Pampers Dry Max!

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MANDATORY ENTRY – To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on THIS post telling me your favorite baby/nursery accessory that you just can’t live without.

Giveaway will end Monday, March 15, 2010

Visit our extra entries page for more ways to win!

Also, you can still sign up for the free sample 3-pack and have the chance to win a year’s supply of diapers on Pampers.com.

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Due to being sick, I’m a few days late with my Friday Cliffhanger so unfortunately, this weeks post will be a little short. I apologize for the delay and short message.

The first week of March started out great on General Hospital with new opening credits featuring each contract actor and their real name. And they end with a fab shot of the ever awesome Anthony Geary who plays Luke Spencer.  I like to pair the actors faces with their real names so I’m loving the new credits! Besides, it was time to get rid of some of the old faces and add in some of the new.

To recap a little from this past weeks storyline:

• Elizabeth decided to go through with the paternity test to determine which brother, Lucky or Nikolas, is the father of her unborn baby. Of course, we see Helena lurking in the background with a wad of cash and orders for the lab tech. What else is new?
• Johnny is on the road to revenge for the murder of his sister, Claudia. He’ll be mighty surprised when he learns it was Michael and NOT Sonny who killed her. Meanwhile, Johnny and Olivia continue to heat up the screen with their regular activity. hehe Lovin’ and eatin’ pasta. Is that all they do???
• Dante was released from the hospital and he and lady love LuLu decide to have their own onscreen lovin’. But they didn’t eat any pasta, lol

Coming up:
Dante, a cop,  questions his own brother— will Michael confess to killing his step-mom, Claudia,  or will Dante realize on his own that it was Michael who was responsible for killing her and not Sonny? And will Dante have to use Michael in his quest to put their mobster father behind bars?

Where do you think the writers are going to take these storylines?

If you missed any of the 03/01 – 03-05 episodes, you can watch them online at: http://abc.go.com/watch/clip/general-hospital/SH000018070000

I am a participant in a Mom Central campaign for ABC Daytime and will receive a tote bag or other General Hospital branded items to facilitate my review.

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