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Parenting classes offered (The Record-Courier) - Many people believe parenting should come naturally. Some people even believe that parenting skills are picked up as they go along with the help of family and friends. In some cases, parenting skills cannot just be "picked up." It can be very...

Alec Baldwin wants out of acting to focus on parenting (ABC 13 Texas) - Divorced dad Alec Baldwin, caught yelling at his daughter on a voicemail message, said Wednesday he asked NBC to let him out of his "30 Rock" contract so he can devote his time to the issue of "parental alienation."

Parenting Website Poll Opposes Bradford Bill (Scoop.co.nz) - An online poll on the respected Treasures website shows 85% opposition to the Bradford ‘Anti-Smacking’ Bill.

Parents must set their own style of parenting (Chicago Tribune) - Dear Amy: My daughter and another girl are good school friends. However, the child's mother disagrees with the way I parent.

Moms clash over parenting styles (The Charlotte Observer) - Dear Amy: My daughter and another girl are good school friends. However, the child's mother disagrees with the way I parent. Our girls are approaching teenhood, and I have always been very open with my daughter about what is going on with her body.

Parenting classes begin May 1 in Menominee (Escanaba Daily Press) - MENOMINEE — Common Sense Parenting Classes will begin Tuesday, May 1 at the First Presbyterian Church located at 923 5th Street, in Menominee. The class is free and child care is not provided. To register, call Teaching Family Homes at (906) 249-kids (5437) or 1-800-292-5260.

Markets (April 25) (The Hindu) - CHILDREN & PARENTING `Art for a cause' Here is a story that will prompt you to think... for a little girl, suffering from cancer, one who is being supported by a clutch of corporates, including The Park, and artists who have donated paintings for a sale aimed at funding her ...

'Dangers' testing parents' skills (BBC News) - Children face "terrifying" dangers, says a partner in a new academy to train parenting advisers.

New academy to help staff support parents (Guardian Unlimited) - Government to set up a £30m "parenting" academy devoted to professionals who work with parents.

Fostering, adopting a challenge—and a joy (Fort Frances Times) - Foster parenting is both a challenge and a joy—one that enriches your life and your family. That was the message delivered by local foster parent Denise Audette during an information meeting at Family and Children’s Services here last Wednesday night.