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Joy of parenting (The Oregonian) - I would like to share my appreciation for the article by Janna Mock-Lopez ("It's a struggle: sticking to rules when reality strikes," March 2). As a father of three young children, it is refreshing to read from a fellow parent who is sharing the pain and joy of parenting.

John Rosemond Parenting: Baby boomer moms fear being imperfect (Bradenton Herald) - John Rosemond Parenting In my recent public presentations, I've been pointing out that whereas baby boomers, as children, were afraid of their mothers, today's mothers - in most cases, grown up baby-boomers - are afraid of their children. They're afraid their children will misbehave in public, thereby broadcasting to the world that they have failed at being Perfect Moms. They're afraid their

FYI: ON-AIR PARENTING (Contra Costa Times) - Tantrums, nutrition and other parenting worries hit the airwaves every Sunday morning via two local radio talk shows. "Childhood Matters" tackles parenting issues with registered nurse Rona Renner at 9 a.m. on 98.1 KISS-FM and 540 KRXA-AM. And the all-Spanish "Nuestros Niños" goes live at 8 a.m. on 1170 KLOK-AM, 99.5 KLOK-FM, and 89.1 KBBF-FM.

Local group helps families learn joy of foster parenting (The Warren Reporter) - There are only five kids around the house these days, but Laurie and David Braman have helped raise 16 children during the last six years.

Czech same-sex couples get new rights (Planet Out via Yahoo! News) - SUMMARY: The Czech Republic's parliament overrides a presidential veto to grant inheritance and some parenting rights to gay and lesbian couples.

Va. judge spurns pro-gay visitation ruling (Planet Out via Yahoo! News) - SUMMARY: In a lesbian parenting lawsuit that pits two states against each other, a Virginia judge spurns a Vermont court's visitation ruling.

CHILDREN: A `Parenting at its Best' award (The Charlotte Observer) - I am constantly on the lookout for stories of and usually from parents who have managed to think clearly under stress and handle extraordinary parenting situations extraordinarily, parents who have exhibited unusual courage under not-so-friendly fire, parents who should be recognized (but rarely are) as paragons of parenting virtue (when they are often regarded oppositely).

'Talk Story' for parenting help, support (Honolulu Advertiser) - Do your children throw tantrums? Have questions about your child's homework? Is sibling rivalry causing distress? Find solutions to these dilemmas and more at the Family Education Center of Hawaii's free "Talk Story" parenting sessions, 5:30 p.m. Fridays at Sans Souci Beach.

Crisis Nursery fosters positive parenting (Grand Rapids Herald-Review) - “I don’t think I’d be where I am today without the Crisis Nursery. It’s been a long haul but I think I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. If I hadn’t called Crisis Nursery, I would probably still be on welfare, on medication and be pulling my hair out.

Magazine focuses on how kids learn (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) - A new parenting magazine debuts this month to provide insight into how children develop and learn.