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Co-parenting is best for kids (The Ashland Daily Press) - Whether parents live together in one household or in different — divorced or separated — homes, child-rearing experts agree that co-parenting is best for children. What is co-parenting? It is an arrangement between parents that puts the child (or children) at the center of family life.

Positive Parenting (Daily Bulletin) - GLENN PAYNE grew up in a world that believed "spare the rod, spoil the child." When it came time to raise his own children, Payne adopted the same philosophy. It was the only one he knew.

Business: Telegraph sister company reports promotions (The Nashua Telegraph) - MANCHESTER – Sharron McCarthy, vice president and publisher of McLean Communications, has been promoted to president of the company, publishers of New Hampshire Magazine, New Hampshire Business Review, Parenting New Hampshire and NH.com. ... - By Telegraph Staff

Parenting of Teens Course Set in Lititz (RedNova) - The Lititz Public Library, in partnership with COBYS Family Services, will host an "Active Parenting of Teens" course on consecutive Wednesdays in the new year. The course will be held Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31, and Feb. 7 and 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

PARENTING | Just a kiss? (Kansas City Star) - Q. My 4 1/2 -year-old daughter seems fascinated by the act of kissing on the lips. I have frequently seen her kissing stuffed animals or other inanimate objects. Should I be concerned?

THE SERENITY OF CHAOS (Tyler Morning Telegraph) - EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is the conclusion in a two-part series on adoption and foster parenting. Click here for an audio slideshow called "Finding Your Family."

Uganda: Be a Better Parent in 2007 (AllAfrica.com) - DEAR parent, we have turned our backs to the year 2006. Happy New Year! The year 2007 will not only make your child one year older but will also increase your parenting experience by one more year.

Columnist Offers Parenting Wish List (The Morning News) - As we enter a new year, with new hope, I have a short wish list for our government:

Challenges for 2007 (RedNova) - CRIME PROBLEM: Mr Blair ack now ledges that crime and yob behaviour top people's concerns about life in the UK today. SOLUTION: I D cards to tackle big problems like terror and small- scale issues like under-age drinking. Hopes are also being pinned on parenting orders.

Chinese immigrants sending their infants back home (Hamilton Spectator) - Expensive day care in Canada is prompting some recent Chinese immigrants to send their infants back to their home country. Experts call the phenomenon transnational parenting.