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First Steps to Parenting classes scheduled (Hibbing Daily Tribune) - HIBBING — A two-night series of free prenatal childcare classes titled, First Steps to Parenting, is scheduled for two consecutive Tuesdays: Aug.12 and 19, and is being held in the multipurpose rooms at Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Cotton wool parenting 'is holding our children back', says study (Daily Mail) - Over-protective parents are harming their children's development by banning them from 'dangerous' pursuits such as climbing trees, a study has concluded.

The Dark Knight is Too Violent for Wussy Brit Youths [Parenting] (Gawker) - Our American kids love violence, especially when it comes in movie form. And the awesome violence of the PG-13 rated mega-super-ultra-blockbuster The Dark Knight is maybe the best movie violence...

ON THE AIR (Winston-Salem Journal) - Take a look at the multitude of JournalNow Blogs, including reports from NASCAR reporter Mike Mulhern, parenting advice from Paul Garber, and cooking tips from food editor Michael Hastings and restaurant critic Laura Giovanelli.

Parenting classes hailed as a success (Guardian Unlimited) - Parenting classes, to be rolled out across the country in the next three years, work well but struggle to recruit fathers, the biggest UK study into them has discovered

PCs and Parenting: Tips for Making Them Perfect Together (Richfield Reaper) - (ARA) - You helped her learn to walk. He's totally potty trained at last.

Mother's parenting skills will be reviewed (Seattle Times) - The judge in the case of Semaj Booker — an 11-year-old Tacoma boy known for two airport misadventures and a growing criminal history — is now questioning the parenting abilities of Semaj's mother.

Parenting pays off at older age (Erie Times-News) - 'Are you going to shoot me?" Nicole asked her doctor nervously in a tone barely above a whisper.

Yoga enthusiast discovers a new twist to parenting (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) - When Suzanne Tucker's daughter Morgan wouldn't answer her one morning as to whether she wanted oatmeal for breakfast, Suzanne stood in front of her and started to mime eating oatmeal.

FAMILY NOTES (Richmond Times-Dispatch) - Coordinators2inc will offer a workshop, "Core Issues in Adoption," on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1617 Monument Ave. The workshop will focus on techniques and approaches for parenting adopted children. It is free for Coordinators2 clients. A $30 per person donation is requested of other participants. To register, call (804) 354-1881. Items for Family Notes should be sent at least two ...