Teen Q&A: How much independence is the right amount? Jun 16, 2008
All of these behaviors are red flags in the news about parenting and I agree, so how do I give them space and still make sure they are safe. Colleen O'Reilly Wiemerslage, family columnist. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
When a Man Gives Birth, What Goes on the Birth Certificate? Jun 14, 2008
Even if he and his wife were to split, for instance, decisions about parenting (the technical term for custody) wouldn't take his paternity into account. These rulings are forbidden to show gender preference in Oregonand the law tends to favor shared-parenting arrangements, anyway. (Slate)
Boy, 9, rides US subway alone Jun 13, 2008
Lenore Skenazy's actions have sparked a huge debate about parenting. Heather Alexander reports from New York. (BBC News)
Celebrimoms: Whats the big deal? Jun 12, 2008
Both of these celeb moms seemed very open and honest when they talk about parenting and the struggles with post-pregnancy weight lost. Non-celeb moms love that because it makes them feel better about their own situations. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Its all About Parenting Jun 11, 2008
Its all About Parenting - 13WHAM.com ... Its all About Parenting. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Looking for backbones Jun 9, 2008
bcgrey1 wrote on Jun 7, 2008 11:13 AM:" If I have the correct information, you have no children. I then take execption to all of your editorials on parenting. You cover this topic a lot, and generally you express your disapproval of the way people you observe parent. You have no grounds to express these negative opinions when first you never have experienced this yourself(parenting) and second you are merely observing a two minute conversation. That is completely biased research. You have no... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Spying on the Text Generation Jun 8, 2008
Like so much about parenting, the answer seems to be knowing when to step in and when to walk away. For a snapshot of this progression, come inside the white split-level home in Norwood that Maura and Greg Heckmann share with their three kids, Tim, 16, Hayley, 14, and Chris, 10. (Boston Globe)
Private screenings Jun 8, 2008
All books about parenting - fathering in particular, I suspect - are monstrously egocentric at heart. They all point to the kid and crow what a good job Dad did. (Boston Globe)
Super Books for Pretty Good Moms May 10, 2008
Books and Web sites about parenting that won't make you even more anxious than you already are. - By Ann Hulbert - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
We find Hunt's directing skill in 'Found Me' and little else May 9, 2008
There are some wise observations about parenting. Hunt draws some good performances from the cast and wisely chose a low-key personal story for her directorial debut. (USA Today)
Spears may buy $5.96 mil. mansion May 9, 2008
Meanwhile, Britney's pregnant 17-year-old sister Jamie Lynn has revealed the 'Toxic' singer has given some advice about parenting. She said: "She told me, There are going to be some long nights, but it is completely worth it.'". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Phillipson publishes story about raising her twins May 8, 2008
Says Heim, "I was captivated by Alma's story about the joys and challenges of raising twins - and three other children - during an era when information about parenting multiples was scarce. Her sense of humor and tremendous patience really shone through in her delightful account." To read it, visit and click on "Looking Back on Raising Twins.". . (Dowagiac News, MI)
Paying kids to study May 6, 2008
How about parenting classes for the failing kids parents. It would certainly do a lot more good in the long term. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dan Doyle draws up a game plan for sports parenting May 6, 2008
Woven with the pointers on travel teams and sports camps and athletic scholarships are nuggets about parenting itself, be it of athletes or artists, and motivational verses Doyle penned with such titles as "Willpower's Reward" and "The Value of Team." To so-called helicopter parents Doyle says: "How many well-adjusted adults do you know who were raised by micromanaging parents?" Invoking Aristotle, he counsels "finding that balance or 'golden mean' between deficiency and excess.". Doyle, at 59 a... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Parenting Assistance Line answers parents' questions May 2, 2008
"They are there to answer any questions about parenting." ... "If they have any type of questions about parenting, homework or stresses of being a parent - they can call PAL for assistance. Parents can reach assistance through PAL by dialing 1-866-962-3030. The call is toll-free and all information is confidential.PAL, a collaborative service of the University of Alabama and the Alabama Children's Trust Fund, provides a completely confidential and free source of advice for any questions... (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Obama on 'GTA IV' May 2, 2008
Either way it is all about parenting not games. And Obama Sucks he is just one of the three cookie cutter presidence that the media is offering you. (G4 TV)
Is blogging about your kid exploitation? Apr 22, 2008
Ms. Connors began a blog about parenting to cope with her postpartum depression. (ASHLEY HUTCHESON FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL). (Globe and Mail -- Business)
FALLBROOK: One injured in shooting Apr 14, 2008
The genuine issue is all about parenting. Know where your teenager is and who they hang out with. (North County Times)
Parental support Apr 10, 2008
"I enjoyed being involved and helping other mothers, the idea of being the person who not only got some support for being a mother the third time around, but for helping other mothers to deal with all the questions they have about parenting, especially the new parents," said Agnes Blodgett, one of the founding members of the center. Her three children are now grown, and she has a 2-year-old granddaughter. (Albany Times Union)
A need for nurturers Apr 7, 2008
I learned more about parenting and pregnancy than I knew there was, she said. It s more complicated than I thought. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Charlie Brooker's screen burn Apr 7, 2008
Basically, a bunch of single mums - not all "young"; they range in age from 19 to 35 - and their offspring share a mansion for four weeks, taking turns to set the "house rules" to see if they can learn anything new about parenting from each other. And to see if it's entertaining. (Guardian Unlimited -- Media)
That's punishment? Apr 6, 2008
And let's look at what that says about parenting. Barack and Michelle Obama are obviously caring, loving parents. (The Augusta Chronicle)
More Than 90,000 U.S. Infants Are Victims of Abuse or Neglect Apr 5, 2008
Runyan thinks education about parenting -- particularly for teens -- is the key to preventing the maltreatment of infants and children. "We still have a situation where you need a license to drive a car, but you don't need a license to be a parent," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
Children flock to social networks Apr 3, 2008
"There is an issue about parenting," said Robin Blake, head of media literacy at Ofcom. New friends. (BBC News -- Technology)
More of this story Mar 29, 2008
Three local ministers also spoke, offering prayers, and a family member of the 13-year-old boy that died spoke about parenting and problems that plague the community. Area residents, some holding candles, some not, watched intently throughout. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Professor Wrestling: 'WrestleMania 24' Picks Mar 29, 2008
You have another day to enter my "WrestleMania 24 contest. Just pick the winners of the matches above, and send them to by midnight on Saturday. The winner will win a 10-DVD set containing all the Royal Rumble matches from the past decade. Pick the winners. Win the prize. If there are ties, I'll conduct a random drawing. Trust me.What else could I tell you this week? How about you can download the 70th episode of "Old School, New School" This week, Dr. Mike Lano, George Schire and yours truly... (KSBW 8, CA)
COLUMN: Once they're 21, put a 'closed' sign on the nest and keep it that way Mar 27, 2008
Sure, I don t have kids, so maybe I know nothing about parenting. But it seems to me that parents can consider themselves successful when their kids leave and don t come back to stay but instead stand on their own two feet and take care of themselves. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Killer In Car Wreck Freed Mar 16, 2008
According to a transcript of the hearing, she said she is impressed that Beauchamp has worked "diligently" to improve himself while locked up; his mother had told the judge he worked in maintenance, obtained his high school diploma graduating with honors and participated in programs about alternatives to violence and about parenting, life skills and computers. "He is going to come out of prison reformed," Valdes told Norko. (FOX61, CT)
Hilander hopes to reopen today Mar 5, 2008
Bottom Line My Butt wrote on Mar 4, 2008 12:57 PM:" People still aren't able to grasp the real issue here. PAY YOUR DEBTS, FOLKS. All of 'em. I am a local business owner and have fallen behind a time or two. Bottom line is, when you own a business, personal sacrifice has to be exercised from time to time. The wonderful Vegas trips have to go on hold when your business struggles. In response to the "Bottom Line" issued earlier... Its ALL ABOUT PARENTING. Doesn't matter how much there is to do... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Parents and kids are invited to SpeakUp! Feb 27, 2008
A mother of nine children will kick off the night with a talk about parenting trust. Breakout groups will then hear about selected topics from presenters who have experienced the topic in some way, according to Gillin, who said there's "no talking to, it's speaking with; no lecturing or motivational speakers, just open, honest conversation in a safe environment." John and Donna Halligan, Oreland residents and the parents of Shane Halligan, who committed suicide at Springfield Township High... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Say 'no' andmake it stick Feb 20, 2008
This is one of the hard things about parenting. You have to make a lot of decisions without certainty. (Globe and Mail)
It's not just diapers that get changed Feb 18, 2008
When talking with a woman about parenting, she said, "It's made me more aware of the world around me -- suffering, poverty, sickness, etc. (My husband and I) always say we can see (our daughter) in the eyes of sick, starving kids, etc. It just changes your perspective. That's on a deep level. On a not deep level, I'm more frugal and boring.". Changes happen in a moment, naturally and by choice. (Albany Times Union)
Centex leaving Nocatee's Willowcove Feb 8, 2008
What question about parenting has you stumped. None of them really have me stumped. (The St. Augustine Record)
Brenda Kondos and Tricia Davis are the owners of Toddlin' Time Playgym of Fredericksburg Feb 6, 2008
It's fun to share ideas about parenting with other moms and dads. It's a true blessing to be able to do what we do. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Dealing With Destructive Family Anger Jan 26, 2008
"It's healthy, but it does become a problem when it lasts a long time. When it's pervasive, when it's aggressive, and there's violence, that's extreme and needs some kind of intervention." to ask Williams a question about parenting and anger). Many families struggle with pervasive anger issues, and that's where Jo Frost comes in. (ABC News)
Britney Spears shows up to deposition in Los Angeles Jan 22, 2008
Spears was deposed to answer questions about parenting and her ability to provide adequate care to her two young sons Sean Preston and Jayden James. Spears was reportedly speaking in a British accent. (NME.com)
Corrections facility on schedule for spring '08 Jan 9, 2008
Many will also participate in seminars to learn about parenting and anger management. When the inmates complete the program, they will be returned to one of 10 work release programs in the state. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Jason Seaver has left the building Jan 9, 2008
"Yet rascally Jim is loveable in spite of himself. There's a good chance Coupland fans will be disappointed by the tone-challenged and uneven jPod, if not by Thicke, who's the best thing in it. Sticking around until episode two next week would be worth it just to see Thicke donning a Nazi uniform as Jim cluelessly auditions for a movie called Hitler's Kitten.While he continues to work the lecture circuit and write books about parenting, Thicke, 60, has put his own acting career on the back... (National Post)
Celeb meltdowns: Where are their parents? Jan 6, 2008
In coffee shops, schools, kid-camp offices and locker rooms, adults are talking about the incident and the issues it brings up and pointedly about parenting. Where are the parents. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
RICHARD ROEPER Jan 3, 2008
Lynne Spears' book about parenting her daughters Britney and Jamie Lynn has been "delayed indefinitely," her publisher tells People magazine. Wednesday, December 19, 2007. (The Drudge Report)
Visalia shelter saving grace to troubled girls Jan 3, 2008
Days at Grace Homes are spent taking a variety of classes and counseling sessions about parenting, beating drug addiction and other subjects. Now Jade is seen as a "senior resident" who serves as a good example for the younger girls. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Spears saga is a soap opera Jan 1, 2008
" Now, admittedly, Lynne Spears sounds a trifle flaky. She did sell her daughter's pregnancy story and she is likely to postpone her deal with publisher Thomas Nelson for a book about parenting. Nonetheless, she wouldn't be the first mother unable to control a 16-year-old. You could ask my mother. Besides, the Spears family was raised in Louisiana, which evidently has the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the entire United States. This may or may not be the result of the fact that Louisiana... (Edmonton Sun)
2007's Winners and Losers Dec 28, 2007
At the center of this vortex is the mother, Lynne Spears, who had her publishing contract "delayed indefinitely" for a book on parenting celebrity children, now that it's painfully apparent she doesn't know diddly about parenting celebrity children ... At the center of this vortex is the mother, Lynne Spears, who had her publishing contract "delayed indefinitely" for a book on parenting celebrity children, now that it's painfully apparent she doesn't know diddly about parenting celebrity... (Townhall.com)
Discover teams with Parents magazine Dec 28, 2007
Rather, like a good parent, Discover is taking a gentle and patient approach: It has placed a soft-sell campaign in Parents magazine and on its Web site, and has signed on as a nonexclusive sponsor of ParentsTV, a broadband Internet site with videos about parenting. The anchor of the Discover campaign is a monthly editorial feature and advertising gatefold in the magazine, which is published by Meredith. (International Herald Tribune)
ELLIS HENICAN:Li'l Jamie Lynn upstages Britney with pregnancy Dec 26, 2007
And Jamie Spears, Britney and Jamie Lynn's mom, put a last-minute hold on her new book about parenting, "Pop Culture Mom."Will American motherhood survive. For her part, the mom to be at the center of it all is making baby plans. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
John Rosemond: Parenting is about being a leader Dec 23, 2007
I probably talk face-to-face with more parents about parenting issues than anyone else in my somewhat peculiar profession. From all I gather, it is most likely conservative to venture that half of America s children are misbehaving in significant ways and frequently so. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Britney's mum's book on parenting scrapped Dec 21, 2007
A book about parenting by Britney Spears's mother has been delayed indefinitely, her publisher said. Lynne Spears's memoir was put on hold last week, Lindsey Nobles, a spokeswoman for Christian book publisher Thomas Nelson Inc, said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Brevard County Moms Dec 21, 2007
And the mom is supposedly writing a book about about parenting young, high-profile kids. What a joke. (Florida Today)
Passing on his two cents Dec 20, 2007
Spears's book on hold Lynne Spears's book about parenting has been delayed indefinitely. A spokeswoman for Christian book publisher Thomas Nelson Inc. said yesterday that the memoir by the mother of Britney Spears was put on hold last week. (Boston Globe)
Is pregnant Jamie Lynn product of young Hollywood? Dec 20, 2007
Is pregnant Jamie Lynn product of young Hollywood. - 12/20/2007 - MiamiHerald. (The Miami Herald)
Publisher delays memoir by Spears mom Dec 20, 2007
AP fileLynne Spears book about parenting has been delayed indefinitely, her publisher said Wednesday ... NEW YORK - Lynne Spears book about parenting has been delayed indefinitely, her publisher said Wednesday. (MSNBC -- News)
To grieve and have a beer for a soldier finally home Dec 20, 2007
Ben DohertyDecember 20, 2007. The family of the downed serviceman console one another at Point Cook as his body is brought back. (The Age)
Wild weather keeps coming Dec 20, 2007
Motorists ignore warning signs in York Street, South Melbourne after thunderstorms caused flash flooding. Photo: Craig Abraham. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Japan put on notice over whale hunt Dec 20, 2007
Japanese crews were confronted by protesters last year as they hunted whales. Latest related coverage. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
24 comments Dec 11, 2007
Spanking children imits of the civil law Or 'Spanking Liberals' - HUMAN EVENTS. The lawmakers in Massachusetts are currently debating to ban the spanking of children by their parents. (Human Events Online)
Beckham: lust at first sight Dec 10, 2007
I'd love to have more children but our three boys are so active, it's not about parenting, it's about crowd control now. " | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PARTNERS | | | | | | Copyright ? 2007, azcentral.com. All rights reserved. Users of this site agree to the and (Updated 03/07). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Q&A: Dr Phils Prescription for Syndication Success Dec 10, 2007
So where do you go if you have information about what you need, about parenting, about depression, about your marriage, about whatever. And so the Dr. (TVweek.com)
Calhoun schools get grant for parenting program Dec 5, 2007
Group meetings - Parent group meetings provide opportunities to discuss information about parenting issues. Parents learn from and support each other and practice parenting skills. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Helicopter Parenting Turns Deadly Dec 1, 2007
There is something especially intense in the anxiety many feel about parenting or about their children, which may bring out the worst manifestations of this syndrome (how about the hostility of stay at home moms vis-a-vis working moms, which I ve seen a lot of, and which makes no sense), but it s everywhere, in my opinion, and it s getting worse. I will just add that I think the personal remarks about Ms. Warner are totally inappropriate. (New York Times)
Ford Family grant makes county-wide parenting classes a reality Nov 29, 2007
For more information about parenting classes, contact your local family or community resource center. Comments. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Brookline parents, police work to help cops deal with autistic kids Nov 29, 2007
Susan Senator, an Allerton Street resident who wrote about parenting her autistic son in her book, Making Peace with Autism, said parents and police must work together. I hope we really get to the point where police understand what autism s like so they ll be able to adjust their behavior accordingly, she said. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Teaching the most important teachers Nov 26, 2007
As Kylin occupies herself with the bird seed, Walker and Nabors go over developmental milestones and chat about parenting. Then they read a book and dress a bear with Kylin, who isn't quite ready to give up the bird seed. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Program provides help forSpanish-speaking parents Nov 25, 2007
Patricia Flores, the mother of two New Lebanon School children, said she feels overwhelmed and frustrated at times about parenting, especially as her eldest daughter enters adolescence. "I wish this group can be more often," Flores said during an interview after the meeting, through a translator. (Greenwich Time)
No mere child's play Nov 22, 2007
The site features blogs, article links and lists of books about parenting, child development and play. Most recently, Lanza posted a survey about playtime whose results confirmed his suspicions that kids aren't playing like they used to. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Tips And Resources: Teens Online Nov 20, 2007
- A blog about parenting that includes practical parenting wisdom. . (CBS News -- Evening News)
