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Parenting is a tightrope (Orange Leader) - Parenting is a tightrope. We don’t want to come across as dictators, because that usually backfires, but we cannot be our children’s best friends either, because they desperately need us to be their parents.

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.

Gay Marriage Foes Face Issue in Schools (AP via Yahoo! News) - Ever since her 5-year-old brought home a book from kindergarten that depicted a gay family, Tonia Parker has felt that her parenting has been under attack in the only state that allows same-sex marriage.

Parenting expert learned skills by `the seat of her pants' (The Journal Times) - What: Talk by Nancy Samalin, parenting expert and best-selling author

Parenting class for divorced, separated set (The Enid News & Eagle) - Northwest Family Services Inc. staff member Amber Maier will be teaching their “Parenting Through Separation and Divorce” class 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Northwest Family Services Office, 620 Flynn, Alva. To enroll, call (580) 327-2900 or e-mail amber@northwestfamily.net.

TOM MCMAHON: KID TIPS: Keep some humor in your parenting arsenal (Contra Costa Times) - PARENTING CAN BE taken much too seriously. Many parents have learned the importance of having a good sense of humor as part of their parenting style. When Mom and Dad "lighten up" from their more serious demeanor, so will the kids. And if kids see a parent launch into what I call "spontaneous goofiness," the kids will leap to their feet and join in the craziness. They love to see their parents

Gay Marriage Foes Face Issue in Schools (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) - BOSTON (AP) - Ever since her 5-year-old brought home a book from kindergarten that depicted a gay family, Tonia Parker has felt that her parenting has been under attack in the only state that allows same-sex marriage. She and her husband, David, didn't want to discuss sexual orientation yet with their son, and were shocked that the book was included in a "diversity book bag'' last year. David

CBI head blasts teenagers' attitude to work (Guardian Unlimited) - Sir Digby Jones criticises young people's attitude to work, blaming teaching and parenting.

ProfNet Wire: Entertainment & Living: Motherhood/Twixters (Newswise) - 1) Home & Garden: Keeping Cats Out of Your Newly Planted Garden; 2) Parenting: The Challenges of Motherhood Later Than Sooner; 3) Parenting: Prepare Kids for a More Productive Adulthood

Winthrop-University Hospital Offers FreeLecture May 10th (Garden City News) - Winthrop-University Hospital's "Parenting Today" educational series will present a free lecture, "Living with Teenagers," on Wednesday, May 10th, at 7:00 PM. Held at Winthrop's Community Outreach Center, 101 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola, the program will offer parents strategies for positive disci