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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

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.

Lessons in Parenting From Life is Beautiful (Blogcritics.org) - There was a family wedding in India a few months ago. So my son, N, and I pretty much camped out at the wedding hall with family (but came home to sleep). We had almost every meal there for three days. At one point, N had had enough of it. He clearly demarcates between "Indian food" (rice, idlis, dosa, chapati, curries, sambhar) and "American food" (pbj sandwiches, pancakes, pasta, cereal) and

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.

Parenting gets lift from foster group (Columbia Daily Tribune) - Imagine you’re a child alone. Your parents can’t take care of you, and there aren’t any relatives willing or able to take up the challenge. From there, options are limited. You’re likely to join more than 500,000 other children in the U.S. foster care system.

Volunteers recognized for inspiration (Galesburg Register-Mail) - GALESBURG - The Knox County Human Services Council recognized two Volunteer of the Year recipients Wednesday at their monthly meeting: Kay Maurer, who volunteers with Community Child Care Resource and Referral, Bright Futures, Resource Center and Toy Lending Library, and Partners in Parenting, and Justin Stromson, who works with Knox County Council for Developmental Disabilities.

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 skills program set for Tues. in Glassboro (Gloucester County Times) - GLASSBORO -- Parents can learn skills to ensure safe, stable and nurturing environments for their children through FamCare's Pacesetters Program, scheduled to begin Tuesday May 9.

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.