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Good Parenting Raises Kids' Mental Skills (WebMD) - A study shows better parenting skills may sharpen the minds of kids living in poverty.

Top "Sweet Potato Queen" On Parenting (CBS News) - Oh -- and recipes from Jill Conner Browne, too! She talked about her latest book -- a humorous look at parenting filled with her usual straightforward, though sassy advice -- on The Early Show .

Crash course helps bridge parenting gap (The Scotsman) - A CRASH-course in parenting can significantly help children at risk of being left on the educational scrapheap, a controversial study suggests.

Couple in adoption scandal find their parenting skills are on trial (The Salt Lake Tribune) - Posted: 9:16 PM- LOGAN - A trial that has spotlighted the parenting abilities of Scott and Karen Banks has produced two opposing pictures of the couple.

Parenting class improves children's IQ (The Washington Times) - Preschool-aged children from low-income families showed notable improvement in cognitive ability and other brain...

Parenting conference focuses on research, ideas (Dallas Morning News) - DENTON – About 300 educators, parents and industry professionals gathered Thursday and Friday to learn about research and strategies for dealing with issues related to the family as part of the 16th annual Conference on Parent Education.

Parenting workshop scheduled (phillyburbs.com) - A free two-session parenting workshop on “Understanding Anger: Yours and Your Child’s” will be provided by the Pennridge School District and facilitated by the Upper Bucks Parenting Center.

When Technology Interferes With Parenting (KEYT 3 Santa Barbara) - If you're a parent, chances are you've butt heads with your kids over the use of a computer, TV, cell phone or game. KEY NEWS brings you a special assignment on how to assess if technology is tearing your family apart. And would you recognize the warning signs?

Baby Corbin Starkey takes home a cool $25,000 (The Grand Rapids Press) - Baby Corbin Starkey did not win the grand prize of $125,000 on Friday, but he and his parents came away with plenty of memories as one of five finalists of the 2008 "Beautiful Baby Search" hosted by Parenting magazine and "Live with Regis and Kelly."

PARENTING: Organization is the key to keeping your family balanced (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) - That level of craziness has only increased now that the kids are older and involved in Scouts, sports, church activities and music lessons. "We believe letting (our kids) experience new things will help them figure out what they like to do the most and what they are good at."