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Adventures in Parenting: the unattainable schedule (Blogging Baby) - Filed under: Child Development , Health and Safety , Lifestyle I wanted to comment on Stefania Butler's post about scheduling . But, my laptop was on the fritz (second time my power cord has died, grrr ), and more importantly: I felt a little out of my league. As you may recall, one of my parenting resolutions for 2006 was to have better schedules for my kids. And, in fact, yesterday

 KELLY OUTLINES PARENTING SUPPORT (Government News Network) - Education Secretary Ruth Kelly saw in action today a leading parenting programme as part of a series of ministerial visits to projects across the country to launch the Government's Respect Action Plan.

Blair to unveil 'parenting academy' (Evening Standard) - Prime Minister Tony Blair is to reveal a new action plan to tackle young offenders and "neighbours from hell". As part of a new crackdown on anti-social behaviour, Mr Blair is expected to propose creating a National Parenting Academy to coach parents on how to control tearaway youngsters.

Scientific Research vs. Trusted Advice of Parenting Experts (Newswise) - In a systematic analysis of 30 years of the best scientific research on child development and parenting, a developmental psychologist examines the advice of five parenting "gurus" to the research findings on topics from spanking to TV viewing and day care to sex education.

Demand high locally for parenting classes (The News-Review) - A year ago, the Douglas County Early Childhood Planning Coalition saw a need for systematic, ongoing parenting education in the county. It formed a smaller group of financial supporters and hired a coordinator last February.

Heads call for 'respect' funding (BBC News) - Plans to expand parenting classes to help foster a "culture of respect" must be properly funded, say heads.

Blair to unveil 'parenting academy' (PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News) - Prime Minister Tony Blair is to reveal a new action plan to tackle young offenders and "neighbours from hell".

Sinbins for problem families as Blair attacks yob culture (Guardian Unlimited) - Tony Blair stepped up his drive to restore a culture of respect in Britain yesterday with a raft of new summary justice powers that would extend compulsory parenting programmes and put the worst problem families into a national network of "sinbins".

'Most families can turn their lives around' (Guardian Unlimited) - When Alice Stevens went to England's first parenting centre in Collyhurst, Manchester, she was losing control of her life. Her partner, Mike, had died and she had been evicted from her rented house.

On Parenting: Not freaking out is the key to survival (Hampton Roads Daily Press) - A waitress at a restaurant in which I had lunch during Christmas break has inspired me to make one - just one - New Year's resolution for 2006.