Critic's corner Dec 23, 2004
Guests argue with family members and spouses over parenting issues. In stereo. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Parents struggle with telling kids they have a serious illness Dec 21, 2004
That's similar advice given by Michigan children's therapist Chick Moorman, who has been writing and speaking about parenting issues for 40 years. He recently co-authored "The 10 Commitments, Parenting with Purpose.". (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
District hunts for money to keep school programs Dec 5, 2004
- Nurse home-visit program ($182,000): Nurses visit the homes of children to potentially identify problems and work with parents on parenting issues. - PLADO ($190,000): Personalized Learning and Development Opportunities. (St. Cloud Times)
Volunteers aim to boost literacy in low-income Bloomington households Dec 3, 2004
"It's not just for people who don't have any resources. Something (the Center) does well is provide a place where different parents can chat with each other about parenting issues.". Of these parents that utilize the center to socialize is a mother of three. (The Indiana Digital Student, IN)
Full Story >> Oct 26, 2004
"North Carolina Public Health and the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina-AAPPCNC-have been working with communities on teen pregnancy prevention and teen parenting issues for the last 20 years," Devlin said. "The fact that our teen pregnancy rates have continued to go down is due in large part to these cooperative efforts. Two great examples are Johnston and Wilson counties.". (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
Media Alert - Photo/Video/Interview Opportunities - Today's Parent Reveals the Latest Greatest Toys List Oct 26, 2004
Quick search by organization. 2003 Canada NewsWire Ltd.. (Canada Newswire)
How can mom get rid of fleas safely? Oct 12, 2004
She welcomes questions on children's health and parenting issues, by mail in care of The Daily News, P.O. Box 189, Longview, WA 98632, or through e-mail at. Archive Search. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Parents Can't Say No Oct 7, 2004
founded the Parent Engagement Network+ (PEN+), a support group created to bring the community together via interactive gatherings addressing a variety of parenting issues. Among the issues: enforcing rules and limits to ensure that "keeping up with the Joneses" doesn't get out of hand. (WLS, IL)
Parents find friends for their children, themselves through Family Resources Aug 1, 2004
"I started coming to Parent Connection when I was home going stir-crazy with a new baby," said Metz-Belzer, referring to a parent group that meets informally on Tuesday mornings for coffee, conversation and information about parenting issues ... She said she also found help with a variety of parenting issues by talking to Family Resources staff. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Child visitation program gets new life Jul 29, 2004
The program also includes mediation provisions which assists with parenting issues such as raising children, visitation, custody and financial support. It also helps with spousal maintenance issues including alimony payments and insurance continuation. (Boone Today, IA)
Evans named Waukee Volunteer of the Year Jul 29, 2004
The group includes information about parenting issues, speakers, crafts and an opportunity to socialize with other moms. Evans and other members of the Pi Zeta Sorority also helped raise money for Tim and Becky Hottovy of Waukee, whose newborn required operations immediately after birth. (Dallas County News, IA)
Co-Parenting: Two homes, two calendars Jul 29, 2004
In an effort to support children, the courts have many tools available to parents who cannot agree on basic parenting issues, such as assigning counseling to all parties, supervised visitation, creative parenting plans, guardians ad litem, and strict enforcement of certain conditions such as exchanging the children in a neutral and public setting to minimize hostilities. Children's needs are different than the needs of their parents. (Hamilton Ravalli Republic, MT)
[Full story] Jun 10, 2004
She was involved with developing community protocols for dealing with child abuse and neglect cases and did a great deal of work relating to family violence and parenting issues. In addition to being a founding member for OASIS and Family Resource Center, she also was on the original board of directors for OASIS.. (Cadillac News, MI)
Mother wins inventor award with 'Net blocker Jun 3, 2004
As with most parenting issues - you have to teach your kids about the internet and that it contains benefits and dangers. Would you tell your children, "Never cross the street?" Yep, up to a certain age that is exactly what you would tell them. (Google News UK -- Technology)
La Leche League helps form lifelong bonds May 29, 2004
"We don't just deal with breast-feeding, but with a lot of parenting issues that come up. It's hard for people to know what to do, when to wean a child off the breast, for example. The answer to that is [that] everyone is different. A lot of toddlers still breast-feed. It's things like that, which come up in meetings sometimes. It's a great way to find support as a parent with a young child." "The mission statement of La Leche is to help mothers worldwide to breast-feed, to provide... (New Milford Times, CT)
Help prevent child abuse by supporting families May 26, 2004
The factors that can lead to abusive or neglectful behavior include lack of preparation or knowledge of crucial parenting issues; financial or other environmental stressors; difficulty in relationships; the stress of single parenting; and depression or other mental health problems. Parents may lack an understanding of their children's developmental stages and hold unreasonable expectations for their abilities. (The Wichita Eagle, KS)
John Rosemond: Treat food toss with nonchalance May 18, 2004
Mealtime problems have become one of the most vexing parenting issues. To significant degree, this has to do with the fact that today's parents tend to pay entirely too much attention to their children during mealtimes. (Omaha World Herald, NE)
Don't let your child be mealtime 'superstar' May 15, 2004
In fact, mealtime problems have become, in recent years, one of the most vexing of parenting issues. To a significant degree, this has to do with the fact that today's parents tend to pay entirely too much attention to their children during mealtimes. (Bradenton Herald, FL)
Don't let your child be a dinnertime 'superstar' May 13, 2004
In fact, mealtime problems have become, in recent years, one of the most vexing of parenting issues. (The Wichita Eagle, KS)
Mothers bond with each other in moms clubs May 13, 2004
Getting that necessary advice from a 'veteran' mom and helping each other out with parenting issues has been an incomparable experience for her. "It's been a life-saver for me," Vega said. (Coppell Gazette, TX)
Write your own paycheck May 11, 2004
" Editors can be found on magazine Web sites, online job boards and help-wanted ads, online magazines and Web sites that you surf in your subject matter. "Become a SME," Riddle said. A SME? Subject Matter Expert. Everyone is an expert in some area, Riddle said. Parenting issues, career, hobbies, ethnic knowledge, sports everyone s got a subject matter that interests and excites them and about which they have personal concern or experience, and that s just the person an editor needs to write a... (The Daily Item, PA)
Home is where the school is Apr 23, 2004
"We felt that the schools were taking away parenting issues from the parents and teaching them in schools, and sending everything else home.". She hasn't regretted the decision. (Lincoln Courier, IL)
Project Hope approved for teacher daycare Apr 21, 2004
"If in the future, our program generates enough interest and proves to be cost-effective, we would request additional space in order to increase our licensing capacity."We do not want to lose sight of the fact that the students are why we exist, otherwise approximately 14-16 students would drop out every year due to pregnancy and many more might due to parenting issues. " Black continued. ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ][ ] ] ] ] Copyright 2003 MET Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Read full story Apr 21, 2004
Bunting said that moms from Catonsville, Howard County and Arbutus come to hear sessions on topics as diverse as financial planning, parenting issues, diet and exercise and scrapbooking. Bunting said Mothers and More has been a great place to get parenting tips from moms with children older than hers, 3 and 6. (Catonsville Times, MD)
Acts of hate nothing new; dignity is everyones right Apr 7, 2004
HeraldNet: Guest Editorial. " The Latino and Native American families did not fare much better. The neighborhoods where the Latino families lived were called "Taco flats. (Arlington Herald, WA)
New program prepares low-income kids, parents for school Apr 3, 2004
The center also has a mini-library with pamphlets on social services and booklets and tapes on parenting issues, such as nutrition and constructive play activities. The center has an outdoor area and garden, with room to ride bikes and use other outdoor toys that improve motor skills. (North County Times)
The Brady Bunch? Apr 2, 2004
Also, there were no former spouses coming out of the woodwork to put in their two cents worth when it came to parenting issues. So the Bradys had it easy. (Suite101.com)
Single parents secure positive future Mar 4, 2004
"There are a few people who have helped me quite a bit. Like Frank Garcia, the principal of South Beaver Elementary, he has helped me with parenting issues," Trujillo said. Trujillo also said working out contributes significantly to her well being and determination to make it. (Lumberjack Online, AZ)
Become a Community Leader Feb 16, 2004
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Offering aid to parents Jan 4, 2004
But Cohen wants to tip the scales, making parents responsible for parenting. "We're willing as a school to help with the outside-of-school stuff, but we can only do it as a partnership," said Cohen, who just started a 14-member parent task force to address parenting issues at the school (Boston Globe, MA)
Regional Roundup Dec 29, 2003
Professional facilitators are available to help children express their feelings through fun activities, and to assist parents in discussing coping with deployment and parenting issues. A support group for spouses of deployed soldiers will also be available 1:30 to 3 p.m., Tuesdays, to discuss adult issues as defined by group members (Clarksville Leaf Chronicle, TN)
Parents helping parents Dec 29, 2003
When Dawn Haught starts her day, she can expect much of it will be filled with parenting issues involving her 10-year-old daughter. Parenting her pre-teen is further complicated by the fact that Haught, 39, is a Safe Harbour resident, trying to put her life together, waiting to move into an apartment of her own (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
A Saner Service Dec 16, 2003
...-Christian Parenting Today. Advice & InsightSpiritual DevelopmentDiscipline & BehaviorSchool & LearningFriends & ActivitiesHealth & SafetyKids & CultureFamily LifeChurch LifeLife in Our HouseHolidaysFor Mom & DadThe Joy of ParentingHumor & Fun (Christianity Today Magazine)
United Way cutbacks hit 10 area nonprofits Dec 16, 2003
Martinez said LAUW's focus is on initiatives dealing with family, including early childhood development and parenting issues. Marion Home, which helps pregnant and parenting adolescents, fits the focus (Munster Times, IN)
' I just can ' t wait until we get a house again ' Dec 13, 2003
It s about nutrition and it about parenting issues, said Mrs. CooperThe Department of Education s senior education officer, Joeann Smith, said poor living conditions can affect student learning. For many of these students, schools are their safe haven, the place where there is structure and the routines are predictable and, perhaps as importantly, there are adults who care about them and their welfare, said Ms Smith (Royal Gazette, Bermuda)
FAMILY INFO Dec 11, 2003
Parenting resources, booklets discussing parenting issues such as discipline, step-family matters and relationships, Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, 7001 W. 21st St. Information, 722-7721. Parenting after divorce, helping children handle parent's divorce, 8 a.m.-noon monthly on first Saturdays, Counseling and Mediation Center, 334 N. Topeka (Wichita Eagle, KS)
Parents devote time, effort with Sherwood High club Dec 10, 2003
The club occasionally gets guest speakers to address parenting issues,such as an October session on teen depression and low self-esteem. ... (Oregonian, OR)
AF programs offer help for ' the blues ' Dec 9, 2003
I talk to people every day and hear about marital problems, depression, parenting issues, loneliness ' the list goes on and on. Only a few of them ask for help (United States Air Force (press release)
NC teen pregnancy rates still declining Nov 30, 2003
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina-APPCNC have been workingwith communities on teen pregnancy prevention and teen parenting issues ... (Washington Daily News, NC)
Battling drug abuse as a family Nov 24, 2003
Parenting/Child health. In the previous study, parent skills training was not part of the treatment and parenting issues were not even discussed (News24, South Africa)
Iowa State University Extension Service celebrates milestone Nov 20, 2003
Hughes said much of her work is helping to improve family relationships, from parenting infants to helping an aging parent cope with their losses. Hughes said after Christmas, her focus changes to parenting issues (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
Parent 2 Parent: Help, My Teenager Wants to Start Dating! Nov 18, 2003
As with most parenting issues, a lot depends on your child, your relationship with your child and your relationship with their friends. Cherie Pasley Babbit is a counselor Bishop Kelly, she deals with dating and many other teenager issues on a daily basis (KBCI, ID)
All Together Now Nov 17, 2003
But she still struggled to have faith in her and her husband s parenting skills. Parents come to the support group, which meets weekly and monthly, and find other families experiencing the same issues, Brown said (Winchester Star, VA)
Nontraditional student programs to provide anti-stress workshop Nov 16, 2003
Today the Nontraditional Student Center will be holding the last workshop in the "Konnections With Kids" parenting workshop series. Michael Olpin, assistant professor of health promotion and human performance, will be facilitating the center's last parenting workshop of the semester (The Sign Post)
One family, two priests Oct 31, 2003
"We try not to both be out on school nights. There are a lot of things I would give up, but not my book club. All are women about my age, who are always doing neat things . . . We wind up talking about a few parenting issues.". The couple shares household and child-care duties (Richmond Times Dispatch, VA)
All work and no play? Oct 31, 2003
Dina Rabinovitch is a writer specialising in education issues. Tackle the deprivation, and tackle the parenting issues (Guardian, UK)
Teen pregnancy drops in North Carolina; rate up in Bladen Oct 28, 2003
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of North Carolina (APPCNC) have been workingwith communities on teen pregnancy prevention and teen parenting issues ... (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
AccentHealth and the Florida Department of Citrus Extend ... Oct 27, 2003
The programming features customized content on a variety of topics, including medical breakthroughs, parenting issues, nutrition, fitness, safety and wellness. The program has won recognition from the Telly Awards, the Cindy Awards, the American Academy of Nursing, the Health Information Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists (Market Wire (press release)
Support for young mums Oct 27, 2003
"We take a holistic attitude to their life - having a sick child, parenting issues and other personal issues can all affect their ability to study," Mrs Baldwin said. Thirty girls are enrolled in the program, aged from 14 to 20 (Newcastle Star, Australia)
Care and share alike Oct 23, 2003
If the personal is the political, there has probably never been a better moment to push parenting issues towards the top of the government's agenda. There may be no easy solution to these dilemmas, but it is fairly clear that one big and welcome change for women would be a more shared approach to parenting (Guardian, UK)
Sign Up For Baby Time Oct 20, 2003
The Town of Islip's Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs is currently holding registration for Baby Time Parenting Classes for parents with children 12 to 24 months old, at the Bohemia Recreation Center, located at 1 Ruzicka Way. Ms. Miller will share information, insight and experience on a variety of important parenting issues and participants are invited to bring their children (South Bay News, NY)
SIU- 25 Years of Excellence in Groton Oct 16, 2003
The CCC unites public, independent and alternative schools, institutions and community organizations to empower children and families to deal with issues that face us all. This is the seventh annual program featuring nationally known speakers to educate and inform all of the people of the region about child, family, and parenting issues (New London Dolphin, CT)
