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Psychologist says parenting isn't automatic for monkeys or people (Star-Gazette) - When Harriet Smith fell in love with triplet monkey babies 34 years ago, little did she know they would shape her ideas about parenting her own kids, give her an unusual perspective in counseling patients and result in a book deal.

Author takes look at parenting ‘at its best’ in TH (Terre Haute Tribune Star) - Sister Luke Crawford grew up in a close-knit family in a Terre Haute southside neighborhood. She and her friends were a little mischievous as children would be, but they shared respect with their parents, families and neighbors.

Parenting classes clearly needed (Montgomery Advertiser) - For every child who enters the juvenile court system, parents should be required to enroll in parenting classes at Family Guidance Center or some such organization. They should have to complete the parenting classes.

Tools for good parenting (Scoop.co.nz) - Monday 15 May is International Day of Families. This United Nations initiative reflects increasing awareness of family issues worldwide.

John Rosemond, Parenting: Debunking discipline myths (Miami Herald) - John Rosemond balance1020@aol.com In the late 1960s, the newly emerging parenting experts told parents that high self-esteem would lead to better grades, better behavior, and prevent drug and alcohol use. Unfortunately, it just hasn't turned out that way. In fact, research strongly suggests that high self-esteem may dispose certain people to anti-social and/or self-destructive behavior. ''High

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.”

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 initiatives defended (Bismarck Tribune) - Bonnie Palacek is in error in many of the statements she made in her May 10 letter (“Initiatives would hurt families”) to the editor. First off, district courts are fundamentally in error to think they have the authority to take children out of the lives of good loving parents, typically the father.

Advice by Marilyn Heins, M.D.: Parenting Ask son why he's suddenly standoffish (Arizona Daily Star) - Q I have a 10-year-old son that I met for the first time five years ago. During our first year of knowing each other I picked him up on Sunday morning and returned him in the afternoon. After the first year he started staying overnight every other weekend. This arrangement is still in place. During our first couple of years together he always seemed happy to see me. The past couple of years he

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.