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Expo tames parenting woes By Phyllis Coulter (Pantagraph) - NORMAL -- The phew-I'm-not-the-only-one-factor was powerful at the Parentexpo on Saturday. "It's wonderful to know that other parents have the same problems. You are not alone," said Anne McDowell, a pre-kindergarten family coordinator for Unit 5.

Parenting made easy: blood sugar's for mom and dad too! (Blogging Baby) - At some point in your life as a parent, some pediatrician or preschool teacher or parenting role model will clue you in to the connection between blood sugar and mood, ergo: if your child doesn’t eat regularly (whether it’s because you forgot the snacks or because she’s too busy hoarding her toys from the other kids at playgroup to eat them), behavior plummets. I’ve learned this rather slowly,

Judgmental parenting - we've got you all locked up (Blogging Baby) - On one of my posts this week, I received a very judgmental comment. The word “horrible” may have been used, as well as the word “park” and “kids” and “in front of the TV.” I wanted to respond, but instead, someone else locked the comment (thanks guys) and we all kvetched about Those Who Judge. Yes, I let my kids (well, my older one, the younger one couldn’t care less) watch TV. Usually,

BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIPS FOR PARENTS (Miami Herald) - Parents should start easing kids back into their school routines after these tumultuous weeks off. Here are ideas from licensed clinical psychologist Debbie Glasser, author of The Herald's Positive Parenting column:

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.

WHAT'S GOING ON (Star-Gazette) - MAKING CHILDREN MIND WITHOUT LOSING YOURS , 6 p.m., Elmira Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 1209 W. Church St., Elmira. Six-week parenting class includes video presentations and group discussions. Registration appreciated, but not necessary. Free. 733-3686.

Prenatal Care Behind Bars (NPR) - Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in upstate New York houses the oldest prison nursery in the country. Pregnant inmates are given prenatal care and parenting classes. Some women are permitted to keep their babies with them in prison for up to 18 months, in an effort to create bonds between mother and child. Linda Wertheimer talks with some inmates, including one 18-year-old mother incarcerated

How Teens Deal With Grief (CBS News) - Family counselor Mike Riera answers parenting questions e-mailed by viewers. This time around: What to do about a teenage boy who won't speak to his mother after his father died.

Jon Bon Jovi doesn't like Madonna's parenting (Blogging Baby) - It’s time for dueling celebrity parents! Madonna likes to give out parenting advice, recently telling us we’re inattentive parents if we haven’t potty trained our kids by two. Now Jon Bon Jovi has his own bit of parental judgement, “She can say what she likes, but Madonna takes those kids out to every première she ever goes to.” In contrast, Bon Jovi says, “I’ve been in this industry

Faith calendar (Honolulu Advertiser) - "A New Generation," 2005 Mother's Summit with speakers on building relationships with children, single parenting, working mothers, overcoming abuse, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. today and 7 p.m. tomorrow, Pacific Revival Center, 419 Waiakamilo Road, Hawai'i Kai; $35-$45. Registration: www.pacificrevivalcenter.org. 395-0135.