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Attachment Parenting Dads (BellaOnline) - One of the wonderful things about AP is how participatory fathers can be in the parenting process. Really, about the only thing they cannot do is breastfeed, but dads can be a part of the breastfeeding experience too!

Preventative parenting (Texarkana Gazette) - A lot of what ails this world can be traced to bad parenting or absentee parenting. Maybe this is obvious to most.

Families can learn parenting tips together (Rhinelander Daily News) - James Williams Middle School in Rhinelander will be the site of a free “Strengthening Families” parenting program in which families can discover better ways to handle family disagreements, gain family cooperation, set and enforce good limits and help children be successful at home and school.

Alec & Kim's Custody Woes (E! Online) - Kim Basinger made a cameo appearance in the latest installment of the long-running courtroom drama otherwise known as the custody battle with ex-husband Alec Baldwin. The actress turned up Tuesday for a closed-door session in a Los Angeles family court--the most recent hearing over how to split the parenting duties for their 10-year-old daughter, Ireland. Because a minor is involved, the

Parenting plan will provide advice and support (icWales) - FOR many parents the tough part about raising a family is not when children are born, but when their babies start to grow up. So yesterday, the Welsh Assembly Government tried to ease the burden on parents by launching an action plan for those entrusted with raising Wales' next generation.

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.

Stepping stones to logical love for kids (Big Bear Grizzly) - Do what you know. For Marilyn and Tony Vecchio, and Helen and Brian Adams that means teaching their secrets for effective parenting. The secret isn't so hush-hush, they just happen to be really good at it.

Calendar of Events (Princeton Times Leader) - Dec. 14…Living Hope Pregnancy Care Ministry offers a PARENTING CLASS each Wednesday, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Mary Jane Jones Community Building at 108 W. Green St. Persons who want more information can call Cheryl Bowers at 365-3855.

Poll: Hilton worst celeb dog owner (The Cincinnati Enquirer) - When it comes to celebrity dog-parenting skills, Joss Stone is tops and Paris Hilton is the worst, according to an online vote by readers of two dog magazines.

photo submitted (North Shore News) - author Lori Lansens read from her new novel The Girls at West Vancouver's Silk Purse in October in an event sponsored by 32 Books. Two sides with a singularity of purpose LORI Lansens' life is a blur of parenting and writing. If she's not doing one thing she's doing the other.