In the blink of an eye Aug 13, 2009
One of the most difficult things about parenting is letting the children go. Parents burn candles on both ends to create a safe haven and try to keep their children levelheaded. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Dirty Secret No. 1 in Obamacare Aug 11, 2009
Are we further to conclude by those words that low-income families know less about parenting. Are middle- and upper-class parents really better parents. (Townhall.com)
What to do when kids lie? Jul 21, 2009
A few of the critics made a comment that she is very opinionated about parenting ( there were a few parents there). Previously, I have had participants tell me that they love the way I tell it like it is no mincing words. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Funding for Hawaii child abuse prevention program being cut Jul 16, 2009
During home visits, providers are trained to spot other risk factors and offer suggestions about parenting, along with reminders on immunizations and education. The state has said that about 50 percent of mothers drop out of Healthy Start within their first year of the program. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Life & Style Jul 5, 2009
Everything you ever wanted to know about parenting but were afraid to ask Charles Bronson. --> Topics. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Don't insult nice-guy Doocy's family Jun 28, 2009
What do you think is the most important thing about parenting. A) That it goes by so fast. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Jackson's music overshadows his image Jun 27, 2009
What do you think is the most important thing to know about parenting. A. That it goes by so fast. (Fresno Bee)
MOMMY BLOG: Five things I love about being a mom Jun 25, 2009
But on balance, there are a lot more things I love about parenting than things I dont. I think its important to keep that in mind, especially when youve had a trying day or when youve read far too many other bloggers bitching about their kids. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Leunig: 'Everything I believed has come true - their eagerness to learn is intact' Jun 22, 2009
"We are watching horrible pressure being put on children. Human happiness, sanity and health is involved in this issue. Taking back what we are meant to do is a bold step. It's not just about educating, it's about protecting character, it's about parenting.". He likens schools to corporations, where we hand over children and they say: "We'll take it from here.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Jeremy Adam Smith on daddy day care Jun 22, 2009
"But they're not like the mom bloggers. ... They make jokes, they're ironic, they make fun of their kids. Dadlabs.com is funny as hell. But the important thing is they're talking in a really positive way about parenting. In a funny way, they're putting pressure on dads to be involved fathers - to be as involved as they are.". He sees Neil Pollack's 2007 memoir, "Alternadad," about being a hipster father, and "Home Game," Michael Lewis' new book recounting his first year with each of his three... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Experts: Dads embrace active parenting Jun 21, 2009
Today's dads are gleaning information about parenting from their own fathers, brothers, cousins and friends in hopes of becoming even better dads. In Spokes' study earlier this year, 37 percent of dads said they talk with other dads for support, up from 17 percent in 1999. (AZCentral -- News)
If fit, Freddie's a shoo-in, says Flower Jun 18, 2009
If he's fit, he's a shoo-in: Flower backs Flintoff for Ashes - Cricket - Sport. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Woods lightens the mood before playing straight down the middle Jun 18, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Drive time Woods is favourite to defend his open title. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
UEFA bans Drogba for six matches Jun 18, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Didier Drogba points a finger at referee Tom Henning Ovrebo after their Champions League second leg semi-final against Barcelona. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Iranian footballers show support for protests, political opposition Jun 18, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. (Top) Iran's national football team players pose during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asia group 2 qualifying match against South Korea in Seoul, and (bottom) Ali Mohammad Karimi, once called Asia's Maradona, gestures during the game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
UCI snare five dope cheats through biological passports Jun 18, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. Former world champion Igor Astarloa is facing a doping ban. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Green machine tempts Jones jnr out of his comfort zone Jun 18, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to. Larger than life Danny Green shapes up to a satellite image of American great Roy Jones jnr during the announcement of a possible showdown between the pair in Australia later this year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Meredith O'Brien: Parents who give kids independence face intense scrutiny Jun 18, 2009
Wed Jun 17, 2009, 11:55 AM EDT. When I was a kid, I d routinely walk down my semi-busy street to Duke s Variety Store, a block away from my house, positioned on the corner among a small cluster of stores. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Sport Mighty Cahill prevails Jun 18, 2009
Everything you ever wanted to know about parenting but were afraid to ask Charles Bronson. Indie star Michael Cera is far more than the nerd from central casting. (Sydney Morning Herald)
New daditude: Today's fathers are hands-on Jun 17, 2009
The result, Smiler says, is this more laid-back attitude about parenting: "It's harder than it looks and I don't know what to do or how to do it, but I'm giving it my best shot.". Actor Shaun O'Hagan, 39, of Santa Monica, Calif. (USA Today)
Palmer's Children's House shutting down Jun 17, 2009
That doesn't mean you can't get her going with a few pointed questions about parenting, or the toys she has in her preschool like the well-worn solid maple jungle gym that dates back more than 30 years. Euwer, who has degrees in psychology and education, recently sat down in the second-story classroom at the school to talk about her experiences and share some parenting advice honed by years of child care. (Anchorage Daily News)
Vandals shatter glass across city Jun 17, 2009
" I'm thinking about taking my windows in at night. Bustin my glass all day Jun 16, 2009 3:17 PM Have you ever thought maybe it's someone that has a job replacing glass just trying to stimulate business? citizen Jun 16, 2009 3:39 PM What does the school systems have to do with this. HOW ABOUT LOOKING AT THE PARENTS! Not one person said anythig about parenting. Oh yea that's right that is the schools job now. I forgot!And who said this was school age people that did this. Maybe it was older... (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Hannahs House first graduating class celebrates May 30, 2009
She lived at Hannah's House until February 2009 where she said she learned invaluable lessons about parenting and character, but said her biggest accomplishment was getting to see her two oldest children after not being allowed to for more than a year. She now has custody of her 1-year-old son, and is looking forward to her son, Andrew, 8, and daughter Sabrina, 11, moving in with her this summer. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Pray for children May 29, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Being Mom Doesn't Always Mean Joining Club May 29, 2009
I want to hang with people who make me laugh, who are relaxed about parenting, and who want to have a good time while their children play. Instead I found competitive moms or antisocial ones who would prefer to sit silently and watch their children play. (Click2Houston, TX)
Coming to terms with my inner 'Sanctimommy' May 25, 2009
The best advice I ever got about parenting was from my own mother. She told me that every decision you will make as a parent is right, and every decision you will make as a parent is wrong. (Yahoo News)
Taiwanese find new life in mainland May 22, 2009
"Very few writers wrote about parenting in the mainland and I have an advantage. I am a mother of a boy and a girl. I have hosted radio and television programs about parenting. And I am from Taiwan, sharing a similar culture with the mainland," she says. In 2007, she opened the blog. (Xinhuanet, China)
12-year-old arrested following stretch of vandalism, general mischief May 20, 2009
PonyGal wrote on May 19, 2009 4:10 PM:" I also am wondering about the parents of these little punks. What were the kids doing out at 11:30pm??? Shouldn't a 12 year old be home in bed. Obviously, the parents don't have a clue about parenting. Don't send the kid back home until parent/s take a parenting class. The punk is only 12, for crying out loud. At that age, he definately knows right from wrong. Keep him in juvie/transition school, etc. until parent figure out how to parent their child.... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Call for parent 'champion' role May 19, 2009
" Ms Jones added that while there was a lot of good work being done to support parents, there was also a lot of confusion about parenting support, with government departments not speaking to each other effectively, and a lack of strategic leadership. Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. She said: "There is also a cultural perception that parenting support is something to be embarrassed about, as if it's only for 'failed parents. "Many of the parents who spoke to the... (BBC News -- UK)
Long song, big laughs - Bill Harley performs 'Zanzibar' one more time at UM May 18, 2009
Harley then launched into a moving and hilarious anecdote about parenting his teenage sons through the neander tall years, drawing empathetic belly laughs from the parental contingent particularly the empty nesters. The audience galvanized when Harley plucked the first few notes to one of his most popular songs, ushering in Zanzibar with raucous applause. (Missoulian, MT)
The Parenting Place May 13, 2009
Our little boss wrote on May 12, 2009 1:52 PM:" One of the toughest things about parenting kids in the early years is figuring out what's going on when they're not being themselves. Even when they have a decent early-child vocabulary, they can't articulate well what's bothering them.Are they sick and need to go the doctor? Are they working on some more teeth and could use some Tylenol? Are they simply going through a behavioral phase that needs some redirecting?We've been dealing with that to a... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Relationship advice for new moms May 12, 2009
A new father may leave all the work to the mother because he genuinely is clueless about parenting. These repair jobs require tools of a different kind: communication and diplomacy. (CNN)
IN MY LIBRARY: AYELET WALDMAN May 10, 2009
My all-time favorite book about parenting. This gave me permission to start disappointing my children. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Bad Mother's Day May 9, 2009
Why don't more men join the multitudes of women who agonise about parenting. Because there's a double standard, of course. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
'Bad Mother’ makes her case - Ayelet Waldman explores transition from legal career to writing about parenthood May 9, 2009
Why don t more men join the multitudes of women who agonize about parenting issues. Because there s a double standard, of course. (Missoulian, MT)
Spitzer, Edwards, Palin Stay in Sex Spotlight May 7, 2009
As long as she and her estranged fiance are battling it out on TV over birth control, well be spared a tour about parenting. Book or not, John Edwards is likely finished in politics, but maybe not Spitzer. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Needed Encouragement... Just in Time for Mother's Day!: LoveBlessings.com finds a new way to keep Mom's Inspired May 4, 2009
Needed Encouragement. Just in Time for Mother's Day. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Kate minus 8: TV mom and author goes it alone for 2 local shows Apr 30, 2009
Gosselin shares some of the lessons she has learned about parenting and give some insights about mommying multiples from her two books, "Multiple Blessings" (Zondervan, $19 ... QUESTION: What's the most important lesson you've learned about parenting. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
So your kid's snarky: Back off the backtalk Apr 29, 2009
" What does Sondra learn? That her mother is not going to be swayed by her ranting, but also that her mother will not attack her for saying her piece - no matter how silly that piece may be. You're not a bad parent if you respond at their level. If you are the parent of a teenager and you're also human, this is going to happen. But there is another way. Got a teen who ignores curfew? Who's underachieving at school? Who's crabby 24/7? If you have a question about parenting teens, clinical... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
DAN KLINE COLUMN: Finding time for friends saves sanity Apr 28, 2009
Unfortunately, that generally proves not to be true as sitting there with my one of my oldest friends and her husband people I share interests with we mostly traded war stories about parenting. While we never got around to talking about the Battlestar Galactica finale, we did discuss that Billy Ray Cyrus puts on a fake mustache when he plays Hannah Montana's dad but takes it off when he plays Miley Cyrus' dad. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Family television series making national release Apr 15, 2009
He said it is great to be involved with a series about something that is so important to him, and he has learned many things about parenting he wished he knew earlier. Families in the country are under attack, Treu said, [and if I can be involved] in anything that promotes the family as the single most important unit, Im ready for that. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Parent skills take work, not luck Apr 11, 2009
Or maybe it's the growing sense of defensiveness about parenting decisions that makes it socially taboo to question or comment on the choices of another mom or dad - choices that may affect our own children in the process. In a world where the back fence is a faded '50s memory and what passes for a coffee klatch is the time spent waiting in line at Starbucks, parents don't share their concerns much anymore in an environment that invites suggestions, encouragement or constructive advice. (Townhall.com)
Waiting for baby (on Facebook) Apr 7, 2009
comAfter an adult life characterized by spontaneous movie nights and uninterrupted sleep, I've got a lot to learn about parenting. Luckily, my Facebook friends have got me covered. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Fathers find focus at Vale gathering Apr 4, 2009
Pingry said the joke contains an important lesson about parenting, since parents often question how much they should help their children. Nyssa resident Jesse Ortega III cautioned against moving the dog from atop the nail. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Pregnancy Choices offers support, advice Apr 1, 2009
ladydove wrote on Mar 31, 2009 10:05 AM:" The Center for Pregnancy Choices is located at90 N 100 E behind the tabernacle in downtown Logan. Hours are Monday 1 to 5om, Wed 5 to 9pm, and Friday 1 to 5pm. The phone is 752-1222.The Center offers correct and medically accurate information concerning all pregnancy related options. Clients may ask for and can receive education about parenting, adoption and abortion, STD's and local community resources and referrals. The Center is dedicated to educating... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Bottle Shock Mar 28, 2009
We must assume Jim Barrett knows more about wine than he does about parenting. The winery is spectacular and it's the real thing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Are You a Terrible Parent if You Let Your Kid Walk to Soccer Practice Alone? Mar 20, 2009
Emily Bazelon Bonnie, your l raises what's for me a central conundrum of writing about parenting: audience. Do we write for our own middle- and upper-middle-class world. (Slate)
Help, my teen is driving me crazy! Mar 17, 2009
If you have a question about parenting teens, clinical psychologist and parenting author Anthony E. Wolf would like to help ... Dr. Wolf is married, the father of two ex-teenagers and hence has had extensive firsthand experience at thinking he knew considerably more about parenting teenagers. (Globe and Mail)
Dont deny it: The lies we tell our kids Mar 5, 2009
More stories about parenting and family. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Phoebe in Wonderland curiously delightful Mar 4, 2009
First-time writer-director Daniel Barnz makes everything work, from the performances of his first-rate cast to the films lush and lived-in look to the screenplays sharp observations about parenting, education and emotional fragility. Young Phoebe (Elle Fanning) is the older of two daughters who are doted upon by their parents, Hillary (Felicity Huffman) and Peter (Bill Pullman). (MSNBC -- Movies)
When children have children Mar 4, 2009
He and his girlfriend are just too young to take care of the baby and they know nothing about parenting. A 13-year-old boy is supposed to play football and videogames, not play father, how heartbreaking. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Sometimes you just have to say no Mar 4, 2009
If you have a question about parenting teens, clinical psychologist and parenting author Anthony E. Wolf would like to help. Send your questions to to get Dr. Wolf's expert advice. (Globe and Mail)
Octomom and grandma are fighting about the kids; have you fought with your mom? Feb 26, 2009
So I never really learned much about parenting. However, when she married my stepdad and had my sister, she smothered that poor child to DEATH. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Bloomington police annual report: 71 percent more juvenile arrests Feb 22, 2009
happyfriend wrote on Feb 21, 2009 10:37 PM:" It IS about parenting! I can't tell you how many of my kids' friends are appalled at the chores my kids have to do, when they don't have to do ANY chores at home. It is amazing to me, that some families don't require any family participation from their children. Just let them 'run free' and fin their own way and they will turn out to be sensible, responsible adults, seems to be the thinking in some households. It is absoulutely ridiculous what some... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bringing Up Baby Feb 19, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Michael IdatoFebruary 19, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Missouri House member apologizes for Civil War comment (1160) Feb 19, 2009
pucca wrote on Feb 16, 2009 2:35 PM:" As long as black exploiters, and political activists are allowed to continues this PC nit picking by the mainstream black community they will be subject to contempt and backlash. What a complete waste of time on a loser peanut farmer rep from SW Missouri. They should have such passion about parenting, family sacrifice, and working at a real job for a living. ". naturally wrote on Feb 16, 2009 8:13 AM:" wrong mariab - in the context he was speaking, he would... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Watch their Web ways - but don't suffocate them Feb 18, 2009
If you have a question about parenting teens, clinical psychologist and parenting author Anthony E. Wolf would like to help ... If you have a question about parenting teens, clinical psychologist and parenting author Anthony E. Wolf would like to help. (Globe and Mail)
Global warming through a mom's eyes Feb 10, 2009
Lisa Bennett is writing a book about parenting in the age of global warming. She is director of communications at the Center for Ecoliteracy. (Christian Science Monitor)
Calling a Truce on the Octuplet Mom Feb 8, 2009
The decisions we make about parenting are some of the most personal of our lives; these houses are all made of glass, and Im not sure how many of us could withstand this level of incoming fire. Connect to this TIME Story. (Time.com)
Uproar at Lodi High Feb 8, 2009
edumacation wrote on Feb 6, 2009 3:24 PM:" continued- So we had several science and chemistry teachers teaching blatantly WRONG information for several years and no one caught on. Not the teachers, not the administrators not the science curriculum educrats. Think of the layers of "science" advice that were used to justify purhcase of the textbooks. In my view the main objective of the text was not science but cultural diversity and beautiful illustrations. This supports my point about teacher... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Radio & TV Talk Feb 7, 2009
It s much like the Strawberry Letter 23 segment on his radio show in which he and co-host Shirley give listeners no-nonsense advice about parenting, work, family and relationships. And though Harvey is usually funny, the book is more serious. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
