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Lamar School plans parenting seminar (The Meridian Star) - Lamar School will sponsor a parenting seminar Monday at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Skip Mathews, a Madison resident and president of Integrity Online. His topic is “Awareness — Parenting in Today’s World.”

Poor parenting blamed for rise in delinquency (Lock Haven Express) - LOCK HAVEN — A general breakdown in parenting skills and supervision is seen largely responsible for the significant increase in juvenile delinquents in the county, according to Gina Foresman, head of the county’s Adult and Juvenile Probation Departments.

Parenting Book To Blame For Abuse? (KAKE) - Parenting Book To Blame for Abuse? A book written by Dr. Phil becomes evidence in the trial of a Hutchinson woman accused of abusing her stepchildren. Prosecutors call several witnesses to prove Lori Wilson is guilty of abuse, one of them even quoting a book written by Dr. Phil.

TLC Enlists 'Band of Mothers' to Provide Real Parenting Advice in SURVIVING MOTHERHOOD (Broadcast Newsroom) - SILVER SPRING, Md., May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The first few moments of motherhood can often be blissful and calm -- but within a few hours, the challenges kick in!

Families ditch diapers in new parenting approach (Carroll County Online) - When new mom Kari Richmond bought a training potty for her 7-month-old son, Isaac, a few weeks ago, dad Matthew Richmond admitted to being a bit surprised.

Parenting skills best used on yourself (Colony Courier-Leader) - While many area children and fathers are stressed out over potential Mother's Day gifts and other groups are advocating the cancellation of the holiday, area psychologist Misty Hook is advocating the revamping of the "re-parenting" theory.

Personality plays role in parenting style (The Daily Times) - NEW YORK -- Even the coolest, most confident mother has stolen a glance at the smiling, cooing baby in the next stroller and wondered, "Hmmm, what's that mom doing that I'm not?"

Parenting class students learning about children in real-world setting (FairField Ledger) - Fairfield High School parenting class student Ashley Everly helps Maya Gottshall count and put a counting puzzle together this morning at Agapeland Day Care.

FAMILY BRIEFS: ADHD parenting discussion (Bradenton Herald) - The Family Partnership Center presents ADHD Parenting Discussion and Support Group 7-8:30 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month at Faith United Church of Christ, 4850 S.R. 64 E., Bradenton. There will be free childcare available by reservation only. Information and directions: 756-3007.

A Mother’s Touch (ScienCentral) - Be grateful to your mom. Not only did she carry you around for nine months, but now new research suggests that her mothering style may have triggered genes that help determine your parenting style. This ScienCentral News video has more.