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Katrina prompts interest in foster parenting (Blogging Baby) - In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many states, especially those in the South, have seen a huge upswing in interest for foster parenting . Most of the children who survived the hurricane have already been reunited with their families. However, the states are hoping that those who initially volunteered to take in the children affected by Katrina will be similarly inspired to be foster

District offers free help for parenting young kids (The Olympian) - North Thurston Public Schools' parenting classes are helping a lot of people realize that the problems they face with their children aren't unique. Thirty-three parents registered for the fall Winning at Parenting session, which began Oct. 12 at Lacey Presbyterian Church.

Latest trend in toilet training is troubling Parenting John Rosemond (TimesLeader.com) - THE BUZZ IN American parenting of late surrounds infant “elimination training,” or training children as young as 6 months to signal their mothers when they are about to “go,” upon which said moms hold them over or help them sit on a toilet, potty, bucket, the kitchen sink, or some other suitable (?) receptacle into which they release.

Parenting skew has junior singles under tax stress (Sydney Morning Herald) - They embody the spirit of the age, but young singles are getting a raw deal out of the noughties. -

Dutch 'Big Brother' houseguest who gave birth on TV walks off show (Reality TV World) - The woman who gave birth on the Dutch version of "Big Brother" left the show after her fellow contestants criticized her parenting skills. Tanja, 27, said she was sick of being called a bad mother by her housemates, the BBC reported Friday.

Parenting classes offered in Spanish (The News-Review) - ROSEBURG: Spanish-speaking parents interested in learning effective child-rearing skills can now sign up for a Spanish version of "Make Parenting a Pleasure" classes that begin Friday.

Parents pulling it together (The Payson Roundup) - Parenting has gotten tougher. So have children. Relationships between parents and their children, in many cases, have become strained.

Parenting expert to speak here (Delta Democrat Times) - GREENVILLE - Nationally known syndicated columnist and parenting authority John Rosemond will be on hand Thursday for a public presentation at the Delta Regional Medical Center's pavilion on Fairground Road across from the YMCA building.

in Children's Health Center (Mayo Clinic) - Information to help you manage children's health, understand child development and explore parenting concerns.

Swedish babies could live with prisoner dads (Stuff) - STOCKHOLM: Sweden's prison service may allow babies to live in prison with their fathers, putting men on an equal footing with women in prison parenting, a prison service official said.