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Rigid Parenting May Backfire (BruDirect.com) - New research suggests a link between rigid parenting and increased sexual activity in older teens. Although it is difficult to confirm that controlling mothers and fathers cause kids to have more sex, the findings suggest it is wise to give children freedom.

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.

Why Parenting Still Matters When Kids Reach Middle School (US News & World Report) - Some girls grow up fast, but they don't outgrow their parents' ability to help.

Positive parenting associated with less aggression in early-maturing teen girls (EurekAlert!) - Adolescent girls who go through puberty early and have parents who do not nurture them, communicate with them or have knowledge of their activities appear more likely to display aggressive behavior, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Nervous parents limit children's adventure play: survey (AFP via Yahoo! News) - Youngsters are being denied the chance to lead an adventurous and robust childhood because of over-cautious parenting, a survey warned on Monday.

Positive parenting associated with less aggression in early-maturing teen girls (PhysOrg) - Adolescent girls who go through puberty early and have parents who do not nurture them, communicate with them or have knowledge of their activities appear more likely to display aggressive behavior, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.

A reminder not to take parenting too seriously (The News Journal) - Dr. Frederick Muench and his brother-in-law, Gregory Nemec, are the authors of a new book that gives parents an opportunity to see humor in what can sometimes be an overwhelming job.

Motherhood: Teens provide preview of parenting's future (Dayton Daily News) - There is a new show on NBC this summer titled, "The Baby Borrowers."

Parenting tip: Siblings sharing rooms (Savannah Morning News) - Some families with limited space have no choice but to put siblings in a room together. Room sharing can be stressful for everyone, but it does have advantages. For example, it forces siblings to resolve conflict and work together. This fosters self-esteem and helps children to learn tolerance. Also, the family may gain more space that can be used as a family room or playroom.

Fatherhood Guide: Traditions & Values (AskMen) - Like this list? Buzz Up on Yahoo! Traditions and values will help your child grow up with a sense of belonging and respect Traditions and values -- this is a challenging area of parenting for you, but you’re not alone, as many parents, both fathers and mothers, find this area in particular to be very difficult.