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AACCC Adoption of the Week: Meet Holly - Anchorage Daily News

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Anchorage Daily News AACCC Adoption of the Week: Meet Holly Anchorage Daily News Here's Anchorage Animal Care and Control's Adoption of the Week, courtesy of Brooke Taylor, AACCC public relations coordinator. Please meet Holly, an adult, spayed female, pit bull mix. Attentive, very friendly and eager to please, Holly still has a ... by via Parenting - Google News

In Praise of Imperfection: One Smartphone Camera's Unpredictably Awesome ... - Wired

In Praise of Imperfection: One Smartphone Camera's Unpredictably Awesome ... Wired As the year draws to a close, it's natural to want to look back at all the impeccably designed, standout gear we tested and used. But amid these near-perfect marriages of hardware and software, it's easy to forget that sometimes the most enjoyable ... by via Gadget - Google News

Unwed father alleges racketeering in adoption lawsuit - ksl.com

Unwed father alleges racketeering in adoption lawsuit ksl.com SALT LAKE CITY — A West Jordan attorney and his Arizona-based client are suing for $130 million over an adoption that they say was unlawful, citing a federal act typically used to prosecute gang members and others involved in organized crime. by via Parenting - Google News

Biggest parenting news stories of 2013 - SheKnows.com

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SheKnows.com Biggest parenting news stories of 2013 SheKnows.com As 2013 draws to a close, we highlight some of the biggest pregnancy and parenting stories of the year. Princess Kate and Prince William with royal baby. While 2013 may be almost history, these parenting headlines will be remembered for years to come. by via Parenting - Google News

Techno parenting, helpful or harmful? - Grand Forks Herald

Techno parenting, helpful or harmful? Grand Forks Herald Anything that increases parental anxiety earlier in life could also promote over- parenting later on, Hanson said. In trying to protect their kids from pain, failure and disappointment, some parents deny their children the chance to make mistakes and ... by via Parenting - Google News

Parenting Perspectives: What I learned as a parent in 2013 - In-Forum

Parenting Perspectives: What I learned as a parent in 2013 In-Forum Parenting Perspectives: What I learned as a parent in 2013. Maybe it's human nature. Every time December rolls around, we feel the need to recap the year gone by with Top 10 lists. By: Tracy Briggs, INFORUM. Tracy Briggs. image. Tracy Briggs. Maybe it ... by via Parenting - Google News

Trade Up: Ditch These Gadget Gifts Now - Wall Street Journal (blog)

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Wall Street Journal (blog) Trade Up: Ditch These Gadget Gifts Now Wall Street Journal (blog) Let's just clear the air as we head into 2014: In the holiday buying frenzy, you might have ended up with a few tech regrets. It's OK, Black Friday and awkward family members can do this to the best of us. That off-brand tablet in the bargain bin might ... by via Gadget - Google News

Tips for getting started with your new mobile gadget - CNN

Tips for getting started with your new mobile gadget CNN Your new gadget is shiny and amazing and already precious to you. So it might be hard to imagine a dark day in the future when you are careless enough to leave it in the airplane seat pocket in front of you or unlucky enough to have it stolen. Bad ... by via Gadget - Google News

And the top gadget of 2013 is… - BGR India

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BGR India And the top gadget of 2013 is… BGR India With barely a few hours left before New Year's Eve, time is running out for me to come up with the obligatory top gadget of the year post. It is one of those things one has to do because for some inexplicable reason, readers expect us to tell us which ... by via Gadget - Google News

Lucas County Dogs for Adoption: 12-31 - Toledo Blade

Lucas County Dogs for Adoption: 12-31 Toledo Blade Dogs remain available at the Lucas County Canine Care & Control Office, 410 South Erie St., Toledo. For information, call 419-213-2800. For a complete list of available dogs, go to lucascountydogs.petfinder.com. A $100 adoption fee includes spay-neuter ... by via Parenting - Google News

Families happily grow on Adoption Day - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com

Families happily grow on Adoption Day The Herald | HeraldOnline.com “We decided when our youngest was in high school, … we wanted to keep being parents,” testified Mary Poole during Justin's adoption hearing. Mary Poole is ... Parenting is a joy no matter how your children come into your life, said Ed Currie. “It's an ... by via Parenting - Google News

Houston County Department Gets New Gadget - WTVY, Dothan

Houston County Department Gets New Gadget WTVY, Dothan Houston County Department Gets New Gadget . Print. Posted: Mon 5:09 PM, Dec 30, 2013. Home; / Headlines List; / Article. New surveillance video is helping the Houston County Sheriff's Office crack down on crime and protects deputies. It's called a ... by via Gadget - Google News

Google Chromecast: The Gadget of 2013 - allvoices

Google Chromecast: The Gadget of 2013 allvoices The gadget of 2013 is costs hundreds of dollars less than an iPhone 5S and does stuff other gadgets have already been doing for years. Yet, the backing of a Silicon Valley powerhouse and with a focus on simplicity, it's having a huge effect on how we ... by via Gadget - Google News

Ready, Set, Parent: A Realistic, Friendly Parenting Guide - Baristanet

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Baristanet Ready, Set, Parent: A Realistic, Friendly Parenting Guide Baristanet That line, taken from the conclusion of Ready, Set, Parent, a helpful guide written by parenting Ph.D.s Dr. Elizabeth M. Vantre and Dr. Samantha L. Dawson, underscores the healthy attitude this parenting book shares. With a caring but firm tone, this ... by via Parenting - Google News

Nebraska family grows through adoption - Norfolk Daily News

Nebraska family grows through adoption Norfolk Daily News In the early 2000s, the Blys attended classes and support groups for parents waiting to adopt through the Nebraska Children's Home Society, a statewide network of resources for families in the process of fostering or adopting kids, and the only ... by via Parenting - Google News

The Most Talked–About Celebrity Parenting Moments of 2013 - Huffington Post

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Huffington Post The Most Talked–About Celebrity Parenting Moments of 2013 Huffington Post With heirs being born to both the British throne and the pop culture kingdom, 2013 has been a big year for celebrity parents. Still, babies weren't the only thing to consume the parenting conversations you've had over the last 12 months. Diet fads ... by via Parenting - Google News

When lifestyle becomes parenting - Albany Times Union (blog)

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Albany Times Union (blog) When lifestyle becomes parenting Albany Times Union (blog) “Content is king”, so they say. In the world of social media, the higher the quality and quantity of content produced, the stronger the influence. If you're not interested in your content enough to produce good work on a regular basis, then change is ... by via Parenting - Google News

Defining Attachment Parenting: part 4 - Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte Observer Defining Attachment Parenting: part 4 Charlotte Observer Tara Smith, of Overland Park, Kansas, carries her 2-month-old son Ronan, February 7, 2008, in a fabric sling while she shops for groceries. Smith is committed to attachment parenting , a child-raising style that advocates extensive physical contact ... by via Parenting - Google News

Alarm clock 'gadget most in danger of dying out' - Telegraph.co.uk

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Telegraph.co.uk Alarm clock ' gadget most in danger of dying out' Telegraph.co.uk The traditional alarm clock is the gadget most in danger of being made redundant by smartphones, a study claims. Stand-alone satellite navigation systems are also at risk of becoming obsolete next year due to smartphones, according to the list of the ... by via Gadget - Google News

'My Five Wives' first look: Fifth wife Rhonda is interested in adoption - Zap2it.com (blog)

'My Five Wives' first look: Fifth wife Rhonda is interested in adoption Zap2it.com (blog) TLC is debuting a new show in March -- "My Five Wives," chronicling the lives of the polygamist Williams family, led by patriarch Brady Williams and his five wives (Paulie, Robyn, Rosemary, Nonie and Rhonda). Williams has been married to his five wives ... by via Parenting - Google News

2 bills aim to ease adoption process in Ohio - Norwalk Reflector

2 bills aim to ease adoption process in Ohio Norwalk Reflector State lawmakers in both chambers are considering a plan to make the adoption process quicker and less expensive for adoptive parents, a goal anti-abortion advocates outlined earlier this year, but some involved in the process say the plan is unnecessary. by via Parenting - Google News

FAMILY ALMANAC Teen angst making mother question her parenting skills - Bangor Daily News (blog)

FAMILY ALMANAC Teen angst making mother question her parenting skills Bangor Daily News (blog) Q. My daughter, almost 14, is making me doubt my parenting skills on a daily basis. Nary a kind word comes out of her mouth, whether she's talking to me, her dad and her sister. We'd be brought up on charges of child abuse if we said the same things to ... by via Parenting - Google News

Adoption system keeps family dreams on hold - The Virginian-Pilot

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The Virginian-Pilot Adoption system keeps family dreams on hold The Virginian-Pilot The Days' story brings up questions about the state's adoption system, which has received national attention for its inability to find foster children permanent homes. Virginia has ranked next to last in the country for the number of foster children ... by via Parenting - Google News

'Gadget Gurus' Offering Free Tech Help - NBC 10 Philadelphia

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NBC 10 Philadelphia ' Gadget Gurus' Offering Free Tech Help NBC 10 Philadelphia A Pantheon of printed fare, The Free Library of Philadelphia is becoming a go-to spot for the digitally illiterate looking to master that new piece of technology they found under the Christmas tree this week. Trained librarians, called " gadget gurus ... by via Gadget - Google News

Some tips for your new gadget - myfox8.com

Some tips for your new gadget myfox8.com Your new gadget is shiny and amazing and already precious to you. So it might be hard to imagine a dark day in the future when you are careless enough to leave it in the airplane seat pocket in front of you or unlucky enough to have it stolen. Bad ... by via Gadget - Google News

My Adoption Story: 'Blood is thicker than water' - Shreveport Times

My Adoption Story: 'Blood is thicker than water' Shreveport Times This column helped support that search, and helped me file my Louisiana Adoption Registry. Years past brought more information than others, and the harder I try, the more I find. But it's hard to find your family during the holidays, especially when ... by via Parenting - Google News

Evangelicals finding it's a challenging time for Christian adoption movement - The-review

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The-review Evangelicals finding it's a challenging time for Christian adoption movement The-review The adoption movement faces criticisms so forceful that some of its own leaders are paying heed. The gist: Some evangelicals are so enamored of international adoption as a mission of spiritual salvation -- for the child and the adoptive parents -- that ... by via Parenting - Google News

Fitness Tracker 101 - Daily Beast

Fitness Tracker 101 Daily Beast Tuesday is the Chick-fil-A Bowl, which in 2014 will be part of the new college football playoff system. But how can the NCAA keep partnering with an anti-gay marriage poster child? The NCAA is facing a momentous decision in 2014: Will it stop ... by via Gadget - Google News

Amazon.com (AMZN) Spanked For Christian Parenting Book 'To Train Up A ... - International Business Times

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International Business Times Amazon.com (AMZN) Spanked For Christian Parenting Book 'To Train Up A ... International Business Times The husband-and-wife duo self-published the book in 1994, advocating a rigid child-rearing system in which children are taught to surrender to the authority of their parents. Citing the “Biblical rod” as a means of justification, the Pearls encourage ... by via Parenting - Google News

Best of 2013: GoodTherapy.org's Top 10 Websites for Parenting - GoodTherapy.org (blog)

Best of 2013: GoodTherapy.org's Top 10 Websites for Parenting GoodTherapy.org (blog) Some parents may feel secure and steady in their parenting styles and ability to raise well-rounded children, while others may be lacking the support, guidance, and resources they need to provide their kids with a nurturing and knowledge-rich ... by via Parenting - Google News

Parenting Like There's a Repairman in the Basement - Huffington Post

Parenting Like There's a Repairman in the Basement Huffington Post A few days ago we had a drywall repair guy in the house fixing up a few things. The boys and I spent the morning building train tracks in the living room, hanging out in our pajamas, being calm, being well-behaved. I found myself taking extra care in ... by via Parenting - Google News

13 stories we can't forget: The year of the personal essay - CNN

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CNN 13 stories we can't forget: The year of the personal essay CNN Parenting was a huge topic this year. Gun control and frustrations with government were also on people's ... She later realized that Sandberg's point was to put yourself fully into whatever you choose to do, be it parenting or working. "When the time ... by via Parenting - Google News

Home For The Holidays: Family Adoption Goes Through Just In Time - WPSD Local 6

Home For The Holidays: Family Adoption Goes Through Just In Time WPSD Local 6 So they began exploring the idea of adoption . To theirs and the doctors surprise they got pregnant, and again and again. They have 3 biological children; Lorelei, Aurora and Aidan. This did not stop Ashley or Steven's desire to adopt. So after many ... by via Parenting - Google News

Inspector Gadget? The Role Of Tech For St. Louis-Area Police - St. Louis Public Radio

Inspector Gadget? The Role Of Tech For St. Louis-Area Police St. Louis Public Radio The technology available to a police officer on the beat has come a long way from a pen and a notebook. Thanks to in-car computers, police now have the internet and sophisticated databases at their fingertips. Cameras can find a specific license plate ... by via Gadget - Google News

Little piggies and parenting - Twin Cities Daily Planet (blog)

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Twin Cities Daily Planet (blog) Little piggies and parenting Twin Cities Daily Planet (blog) There is a photo somewhere in which I am about six and wearing a teal fake fur winter coat. We are gorgeous, that coat and me. I am holding a pinkish white baby pig close to my chest, cradling and squishing it like a beloved baby doll. Have you ever ... by via Parenting - Google News