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The first year of parenting (The Record-Courier) - The first year of parenting is more important than most people think. Child development specialists have long known what science is now validating. Individuals develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Expert warns of Bryant tactic re-emerging (Planet Out via Yahoo! News) - SUMMARY: An Anita Bryant-style "Save the Children" campaign is making a comeback both in the U.S. and Canada, says an authority on gay parenting.

Britney Spears' Latest Parenting Mishap (ABC News) - Parents Empathetic to Pop Star's Car Seat Blunder

Top court won't hear case on lesbian-parenting rights (Seattle Times) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear the case of a lesbian mother who had sought to block the parenting rights of her former...

JOHN ROSEMOND: AFFIRMATIVE PARENTING: Spanking issue not clear cut (Contra Costa Times) - A READER FROM Dubuque, Iowa, recently wrote her local paper complaining about what she called my "spare the rod, spoil the child" philosophy. I know that this perception of me -- that I advocate spanking -- is not uncommon, so I'm going to try to clear this up, once and for all.

Nine Steps to More Effective Parenting (KidsHealth.org via Yahoo! News) - Raising children is one of the toughest and most fulfilling jobs in the world - and the one for which you may feel the least prepared. Here are some ways to tackle your child-rearing responsibilities that will help you feel more fulfilled as a parent, and enjoy your children more, too.

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.

Secret to parenting: Waiting game (Daytona Beach News-Journal) - My oldest daughter turns 15 today.

Baby Wearing Improves Language Skills - Attachment Parenting (BellaOnline) - Wearing your baby can improve his or her language skills. Babies learn best when they are in a state of "quiet alertness." Babies who are carried in a sling are more relaxed and spend less time crying.

LATEST HEADLINES (PlanetOut) - Anita Bryant's anti-gay "Save the Children" campaign is making a comeback, says a political observer due to speak Monday at a research conference in Philadelphia on gay parenting.