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Spears's parenting 'to be investigated' (Digital Spy) - An investigation is to be carried out into Britney Spears's parenting skills, says a report.

Gang activity can be preempted by sound parenting (The Thousand Oaks Acorn) - Recent legal maneuvers should help law enforcement fight the proliferation of gangs, but good parenting could help deter the attraction of new members before it begins, according to authorities.

Welfare workers to quiz Britney over 'parenting concerns' (Daily Mail) - Britney Spears is to be investigated by social services over concerns about her parenting ability, it has been reported. Representatives from the Los Angeles Department of Children & Family Services are expected to pay a visit to the 25-year-old singer

Invisible parenting? Ask the meerkats. (The Christian Science Monitor) - Believe it or not, you can learn a lot about parenting from the furry creatures.

Midstate Datebook: Newborn parenting seminar offered today (Tennessean) - What: Newborn parenting seminar. Who: Dr. Allison Couden of Pediatric Associates of Franklin. When: 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Parenting A Lesson For First-Year Teacher (Morganton News Herald) - Morganton - First-year teacher Michelle Rogers is getting an ultimate double-whammy of responsibility. The rookie teacher at Glen Alpine Elementary School is also a first-time mother.

Parenting in the 21st Century conference (The Advocate) - Today's parents are facing challenges never imagined by past generations. That's why First Presbyterian Church is pleased to offer "Parenting in the 21st Century", a parenting conference for today's parents.

EVENTS (The Villager) - Take part in a variety of classes including “Parenting Your 3-6-Year-Old,” Wed., Dec. 13 from 6:30-8pm, $25 per person. “Adoptive Parent Support Group,” Thurs., Dec. 14 from 7-8:30pm, $24 per couple, $15 per individual.

Bill Cosby tells parents to take more responsibility (Daily Vidette) - CHICAGO (AP) - Entertainer Bill Cosby, who has sparked controversy for biting public remarks about blacks and parenting, delivered a strong charge to parents Wednesday: Step up. "It's not the schools. It's not the streets. It's not even the church," said Cosby, speaking at a conference hosted by Chicago Public Schools.

Winfrey Adopts Ten African Orphans (ContactMusic) - Media mogul OPRAH WINFREY has been secretly parenting 10 children in South Africa since 2002. The 52-year-old star has bought the school-aged youths