Archive for October, 2007

ALSC to offer pre-Midwinter institute for those serving parenting teens and their children (ALA)

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

CHICAGO – The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), will offer a pre-Midwinter Institute, “Teen Parents Raising Readers: Youth Services Staff Making It Happen,” on Friday, January 11, 2008, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., prior to ALA’s Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia.

Britney Spears And Parenting: A Timeline Of Tumult (MTV Music Television)

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Britney Spears’ loss of custody of her children is just another disappointing development in a troubling timeline.

Attachment Parenting

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

The most important relationship we have in life is probably the first one, with our primary caretaker, usually, although not invariably, the mother. It is in this first relationship that we get our first taste of how to exchange love, …

MOORE: A Different Kind of Parenting

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

I read parenting books, checked out child care arrangements, made decisions about their medical care and their educational needs. I knew the typical role of a parent was not an easy one and it changed with each year and stage of a …

Parenting Quote – Chinese Proverb

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

“To understand your parents’ love you must raise children yourself.” -Chinese Proverb.

Equal Parenting Cyclist Covered by Adrian Michigan Daily Telegram

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Print This Story Print Page TUESDAY AUGUST 28, 2007 Last modified: Saturday, August 11, 2007 7:51 PM EDT Editorial: Journey to DC raises equal parenting issue Robb MacKenzie, Robert Pedersen and hundreds of other supporters of equal …

Four Risky Teen Behaviors All Parents Should Know

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

The best way to help your child be safe is for parents to stay up on what’s going on and know the warning signs. Here are four risky behaviors today’s kids are doing that all parents should be aware of so you can talk to your child and …

Breastfeeding does not harm baby’s teeth (IANS via Yahoo! India News)

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

New York, Oct 2 (IANS) It is often said that prolonged breastfeeding causes tooth decay. But a new study finds there is no link between the two — poverty and maternal smoking during pregnancy were some factors that contribute to childhood tooth decay.

Breastfeeding does not harm baby’s teeth (EARTHtimes.org)

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

New York, Oct 2 – It is often said that prolonged breastfeeding causes tooth decay. But a new study finds there is no link between the two — poverty and maternal smoking during pregnancy were some factors that contribute to childhood tooth decay.

Breastfeeding Is Not Bad For Baby’s Teeth (Medical News Today)

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

According to a new study, there is no association between breastfeeding and tooth decay in infants. However, it was found that being poor, Mexican-American, or having a mother who smoked during her pregnancy, were independent factors that raised the risk of early childhood tooth decay. Dr. [click link for full article]