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Should W-2 force new moms to take parenting class? (The Capital Times) - Do poor moms make bad parents? That's the theory behind a Republican bill that would force new mothers on Wisconsin Works' (W-2) paid maternity leave program to take a parenting class within one

Fast facts (The Arizona Republic) - • Serves more than 4,500 clients annually throughout Maricopa County. • Specializes in behavioral-health and social services, such as substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, teen and adult counseling, parenting training and senior services.

Parenting for a less stressful holiday season (Portsmouth Herald) - While the holidays are often touted as the time for family fun and togetherness, it’s no secret that this can also be one of the most stressful seasons for families.

Local athletes examples of good parenting (Selma Times-Journal) - I really enjoyed the article on former Selma High School football player, Donald Steele. Every so often, a kid comes through the school system with the total package.

On Parenting: MySpace.com is not a secure environment for kids (Daily Press) - Parents have always spied discreetly on their children's activities, and new technologies such as nanny-cams or software you install in a car to monitor a teen's driving habits make it easier all the time.

Gigantic school projects tax parenting skills (Blogging Baby) - I’m terrified - I have trouble even completing my preschool-aged son’s homework (i.e., cut out a few “3”s from magazines to paste on the school collage). But maybe that’s the problem - parents shouldn’t have to get so involved, as the Hollister Free Lance ’s Conan Knoll thought when she was faced with a project (supposed to be “the handiwork of the child”) involving hot glue, X-acto knives,

New parenting educators add services at Douglas County Family Support Council (The Record-Courier) - The Family Support Council of Douglas County recently added two parenting educators in the Parents And Children Together Program.

Children's Resources (Martha's Vineyard Times) - The Family Network provides support and resources to all Island families with children up to age six. Services include play groups, parenting discussions, a monthly newsletter, health and development screenings, and support groups.

Pregnant Teens have a choice as to what schools to attend (WTVM 9) - It's no longer mandatory for teens who are pregnant in Muscogee County to attend the Teenage Parenting Center. A new policy in effect today gives teen parents the option of attending the parenting center or their assigned school.

'It's like the coffee morning you don't have time for' (Telegraph.co.uk) - For more and more busy mothers, parenting websites are taking the place of their best friend, mother figure, health visitor or school teacher. Alison Palmer, a devotee, explains why.