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Students at Portland Public Schools' high schools have had what one parent referred to as "part-time high school" for the past three years, according to a state ruling.

Schools tell us that four factors are crucial for school success: * A child needs to have about ten or more hours of regular sleep.

Being a single parent is difficult. Though life is whirling by faster than the Spinnaker at the city fair, who has time to stop and figure out all of the unresolved emotions a single mom or dad should be handling, emotions such as accepting a circumstance you didn't ask for or letting go of what you can't change.

Over protection and co-sleeping forever are the keys to the destruction of a child.

BACK TO THE SMALL SCREEN: Alan Thicke and his wife Tanya, will star in a new "reality-ish" TV series.

Governor Dennis Daugaard put pen to paper Wednesday and signed the shared parenting bill into law.

I stand in line waiting for my turn at Pin the Tail on the Donkey, wearing my favorite red polka dot dress with the stiff layers of white petticoat underneath that bounce when I walk.

Large class sizes: How much have large class sizes affected your Hillsboro student's education? The Oregonian's Andrea Castillo has set up a poll for parents in the Hillsboro School District , home to the biggest average class sizes among the largest 11 districts in the Portland metro area.

In a first-of-its-kind study published in Pediatrics , researchers analyzed how parents or other caregivers use mobile devices around children and how that use impacts relationships.

"Raising Teenagers without Losing Your Mind" will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, April 3-17, at 17777 Webster Road.

When my 16-year-old son and his buddies get together at my house, they will often end up playing video games and/or watching YouTube videos.

Don't miss a special " WEED2: Cannabis Madness " edition of " Sanjay Gupta MD " at 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday and 7:30 a.m. ET Sunday.

An inspirational mum who has dedicated her time to helping parents and carers of children with additional needs has been awarded for her efforts.

A funding cut could scale back two Tennessee programs that send family support workers into homes to reduce child abuse and strengthen family bonds among first-time parents and low-income families.

APPROACHING WITH 32 MINUTE RIDE FROM HIGHWAY 4 TO THE BAY BRIDGE TOLL PLAZA. THAT IS TRAFFIC.

Hope you've had a good Tuesday - here's a look at some of the parenting articles we've been reading today.

The Clark County Family Court just created a mentoring program for moms and dads charged with abuse and neglect who are hoping to get their kids back.

Being a parent is awesome. It is the most amazing thing I have ever experienced.

Well done! You have got the community talking! More than 50 comments have been made on one of your articles.

Being the parent of a 20-something means skulking around the sidelines while your child weathers enough major events for a lifetime of "Friends" episodes.