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Parenting can be fun, facilitator observes (Marshall Democrat-News) - Parenting not only can be fun but should be fun -- and when it is, it's better for parents and children alike. That idea is at the heart of the "Love and Logic" approach to parenting that Nancy Kleinschmidt advocates.

Syndicated Parenting Humor Columnist Lisa Barker Wins 2006 Best Humor Book Award / 2006 Best NEW Humor Book Award (PR Web via Yahoo! News) - Salinas, CA (PRWeb) January 22, 2007 -- Parenting humor columnist, Lisa Barker, is proud to announce that her first book, Just Because Your Kids Drive You Insane.

Parenting class offered at Methodist Church (Eastern Arizona Courier) - A parent’s greatest desire is to raise a child who can face anything with wisdom and confidence. But in a world of overextended schedules, amoral messages and incessant peer pressure, how can parents raise a confident child that follows God’s will, not the world’s?

Judges Push for Mandatory Parenting Classes (WLBT 3) - There's a push among some of our State's youth Court Judges to make parenting classes mandatory for parents of arrested youth. Newly appointed Hinds County Youth Court Judge Bill Skinner is one of several judges who like the idea.

Blanchett on Movies, Motherhood & Awards (ABC News) - Cate Blanchett Weighs in on Awards Season, Parenting and Why She Loves Surprises

Parenting: Hopefully, there won’t even be a next time, but ... (The Marietta Times) - The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” is a famous quotation from writer Robert Burns. I don’t know much about mice, but it’s certainly true for anyone with children.

Parents Upset Children Shown Diversity Tape On Gay Parenting (NBC 10 Philadelphia) - EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- The parents of a 9-year-old female student at the Marlton-Evesham school district said they are angry about a videotape that school officials said teaches children about families and diversity.

Start Childproofing Before Baby Arrives (CBS News) - On The Early Show , Parenting magazine's Josh Lerman offers A-Z pointers on protecting children from potential dangers in your own home. He tells what to do, and how soon.

Spend more on under-five care, urges think-tank (The Herald) - SCOTLAND must invest more money in parenting and pre-school education, to cut crime and improve the economy, says a study.

Spanking Debate Heats Up (KBTX 3 Bryan/College Station) - How far is too far when it comes to disciplining a child, and should the government have a say in legislating parenting? Some Brazos Valley residents think no.