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Four books to help improve parenting skills (Macon Telegraph) - I rarely review books in this column because every time I do, I begin receiving numerous unwanted solicitations from not just book publishers but manufacturers of various and sundry products to make parenting even more expensive than it is already. Nonetheless, every policy has its exceptions. In this case, I'm making four exceptions on behalf of four exceptional books.

Do whites need training before parenting black children? (CNN.com) - NEW YORK (AP) -- Several leading child welfare groups Tuesday urged an overhaul of federal laws dealing with transracial adoption, arguing that black children in foster care are ill-served by a "colorblind" approach meant to encourage their adoption by white families.

Books to help out with parenting (The Myrtle Beach Sun News) - I rarely review books in this column because every time I do, I begin receiving numerous unwanted solicitations from not just book publishers but also manufacturers of various and sundry products to make parenting even more expensive than it is already. Nonetheless, every policy has its exceptions. In this case, I'm making four exceptions on behalf of four exceptional books. First on my list is ...

Parenting workshop offered in Colchester (The Norwich Bulletin) - Ruth Ettenberg Freeman, a licensed clinical social worker, will present a workshop about positive parenting for parents and guardians of children between the ages of 2 and 12.

Parenting Classes (KAMR Amarillo) - Do you plan to take a vacation this summer? How much do you plan to spend on vacation? Are you going out of the country? Are you driving or flying?

Upcoming parenting and family programs in Seabrook, North Hampton (Hampton Union) - SEABROOK — Families First Health and Support Center and its partners will offer the following free programs in Seabrook and North Hampton:

Parenting on the road (The Flint Journal) - Between school and her parents working, Alicia Bassett hasn't had much time to practice driving. But her mother, Cheryl, hopes family trips this summer can help Alicia, 14, work in the required 30 hours she needs to drive to get her Level 2 intermediate license when she turns 16.

Closing Arguments in Sex Sellers trial (FOX 40 Binghamton) - The alleged victim's former foster mother, Kim Hamilton, was put on the stand by Linda O'connor's lawyer today. Hamilton, who has been involved in foster parenting for 14 years testified that the alleged victim lied and manipulated people around her to get attention. She noted being concerned about the "best friend-like" relationship the young girl had with caseworkers, which Hamilton believes ...

Moms Forum: Is it ever OK to discipline someone else's child? (Centre Daily Times) - Moms Forum spotlights useful discussion taking place on the parenting forums of newspapers around the country.

Books offer guidance on raising children (Akron Beacon Journal) - I rarely review books in this column because every time I do, I begin receiving numerous unwanted solicitations from not just book publishers but manufacturers of various and sundry products to make parenting even more expensive than it is already.