Infiniti JX Named To Parenting Magazine's "Smartest Family Cars Of 2012" List

- All-New 7-Passenger Luxury Crossover Recognized for its Family-Friendly Features in Magazine's First-Ever "Genius" Issue -


"By recognizing today's smartest cars, Parenting hopes to make it easy for families to use technology on the road, whether it's for a quick run to the store or for an extended road trip vacation," said Ana Connery, Editorial Director for The Parenting Group. "Our editors' top picks have thought of everything so that parents don't have to."

The Infiniti JX, which will be available at Infiniti retailers beginning this spring, was chosen for its many family-friendly features, such as its collision sensors that automatically engage the brake if another vehicle is detected when the JX is in reverse, as well as four external cameras that provide a 360-degree view of the surroundings. There is also the ability to synch appointments from Google Calendar into the navigation system.

"The Infiniti JX's features were inspired by families who told us they wanted a luxury vehicle with features like the world's first Backup Collision Intervention system, an Around View Monitor and not having to take out a child safety seat to get access to the 3rd row," said Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore. "We're proud that Parenting magazine recognized our desire to make hectic family lives a little a more efficient and much more enjoyable."

For complete details on the "Smartest Family Cars" list, please visit http://www.parenting.com/gallery/best-family-cars-suvs. Parenting magazine's February "Genius" issue is available on newsstands now.

About The Parenting Group
The Parenting Group, home of the Parenting, Babytalk and Conceive brands, reaches moms over 15 million times every month through magazines, digital media, custom content, and events. TPG's publications include: Parenting School Years, for moms with children in kindergarten through elementary school; Parenting Early Years, for moms of infants, toddlers and preschoolers; and Babytalk, for new moms and moms-to-be. TPG's other media properties include: Conceive, for women trying to get pregnant, the Babytalk Pregnancy Planner; the Parenting.com and ConceiveOnline.com web sites; MomConnection®, a nationally representative online research network; and a custom content unit. The Parenting Group is a division of Bonnier Corporation.

About Infiniti
Infiniti offers a full-line of luxury performance automobiles, including the G Coupe, Sedan and Convertible, M luxury performance sedan, EX and FX crossovers, and the QX full-size SUV. More information about Infiniti and its Total Ownership Experience® can be found at www.InfinitiUSA.com.

SOURCE Infiniti

Another reason why I just LOVE technology!

I'll be the first to admit that I totally dig getting "breaking news." I do believe it is important to note that the basics are a must. Reading to, with, for, your children. Sitting down and playing, talking, listening, interacting at your child's level. Taking that necessary quiet time to be at peace (and the only background sounds are the screaming, squealing, laughing kind...you know, as opposed to the tube being on or music blaring.)

With that said, I also get a great big kick out of learning, trying, using (or ditching) the next cool thing that can be used with some sort of technology. So, when we received this bit of press, I got to thinking....this could be very cool. So, as always, check it out, tell us what you think; cause, you know we're going to do the same. (: hugs :)

PRESS RELEASE:
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2011  -- Leading toy-industry providers Creativity and Funosophy announced today the launch of DoReMi 1-2-3 for iPad, the first in a groundbreaking line of apps focused on musical ear training and its cognitive benefits.
"We've designed an intuitive and playful experience that produces tangible learning, even for kids too young for formal lessons," said Charles Albert, Co-CEO of Creativity, Inc., a contributor to thousands of toys.

Kids who play DoReMi 1-2-3 learn to distinguish the building blocks of musical pitch and melody, without even realizing it. Pre-launch play testing has already garnered fans.

"There's nothing out there quite like it," said mother Salpi Dunlap, after watching her 5-year-old son, who had no prior musical training, play parts of Row Row Row Your Boat by ear.

Years of mind imaging research across multiple studies have shown musical training helps forge new connections in the brain—when done right. A 2008 study by Professor Frances Rauscher concluded, "...music instruction in [our] experiment not only boosted general intelligence," but specifically, "stronger developments in visual-spatial skills."
Julliard alumnus Dr. Joshua Garrett led the development team behind DoReMi 1-2-3.

"We're beyond the idea now that simply listening to Mozart can improve your kid's cognition," said Garrett. "It's been thrilling to see kids have so much fun while they actually learn to play songs by ear."

Consumers are taking note of the benefits of musical training as well. Funosophy's nationwide research with 300 moms of young children found:

• 3 of 4 moms agree that playing with music fundamentals will help train her child's ear for better listening skills and language development.
• 2 of 3 moms understand there is natural symmetry between music and math.
• 88 percent of moms would like their children to grow up musically inclined.

"With DoReMi 1-2-3, children can concentrate on having fun—while their ears do the learning!" said Funosophy CEO Nancy Zwiers.

To commemorate the launch and celebrate the holiday season, Creativity is offering customers who purchase the app two free song worlds until the end of the year—Jingle Bells and The Dreidel Song.


DoReMi 1-2-3 is available now on iPad for $2.99 on the App Store. iPhone compatibility coming soon.

Links:

www.creativitymobile.com
www.facebook.com/CreativityMobile
www.facebook.com/WorldofDoReMi123
www.youtube.com/CreativityMobile
www.funosophy.com
www.creativityusa.com

Contact

Gene Wang

gene@creativityusa.com 

650-508-3000