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PARENTING ON THIN ICE (Peter McKay via Yahoo! News) - For the past month or so, my kids have gathered around the computer every afternoon after school, eagerly elbowing each other to get a better view of the screen.

New Petition Helps Make Parenting a National Priority (PR Web) - The parenting petition is part of The National Effective Parenting Initiative (NEPI) and can be found on the NEPI Web site, www.effectiveparentingusa.org. (PRWeb Nov 15, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/UGlnZy1Db3VwLUNyYXMtU3F1YS1NYWduLVplcm8=

Dealing With Different Parenting Styles (CBS News) - Many parents whose children spend time together do not see eye to eye when it comes to discipline. In the third part of The Bratty Bunch series, Susan Koeppen explores how two best friends with two different styles make it work.

New Petition Helps Make Parenting a National Priority (PR Web via Yahoo! News) - (PRWEB) November 15, 2006 -- Parents, teachers, heads of corporations and even the President of the United States are being urged to make effective parenting a national priority by signing a petition affirming the importance of advocating, celebrating and promoting effective parenting and parenting education.

New parenting booklet expected to be a huge succes (Scoop.co.nz) - Parents in the Eastern Bay are encouraged to get their hands on a new booklet designed to help them communicate with their teenagers on a range of issues.

Police issue inquiry warning to Blair (The Scotsman) - Scottish youngsters was referred last year to the Children's Reporter, as poor parenting reached epidemic levels

Toddler Injured, Tom Cruise Dazed in Photog Mishap (WTOL 11 Toledo) - For Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, soccer outings are an important part of parenting -- but Saturday it was more than the ball that took a beating. Nature called, so Tom kissed Katie, then headed to the public toilets. That's when something went terribly wrong.

If Kids Only Came With Instruction Books (Newswise) - New fathers don't receive a how-to manual when they hold their little bundle of joy for the first time. A new book titled, "Why Fathers Count: The Importance of Fathers and Their Involvement With Children," provides information and tips for fathers and those who support them at all stages of parenting -- from new fathers to grandfathers.

FAMILY SCENE (The Oregonian) - Parenting into college: A free workshop will offer advice on helping children make the transition to college life.

Rhondda help for struggling families (NewsWales) - Families with children who are struggling with parenting and at risk of family breakdown are to get practical support from a team set up in Rhondda.