With the news from Haiti, we've got some information on sharing tragedy with kids, raising globally aware children, and a few lighter topics as well. Remember, if you come across a great parenting-related blog post, we want to hear about it! Tweet the link to us on Twitter at @parentingsquad.

Parenting tips for raising globally aware kids. Even the youngest kids can gain an appreciation for other cultures through using some of these simple, practical ideas. More4Kids

Talking to kids about Haiti tragedy. Sharing bad news is never easy, especially when the scenes of devastation are as vivid (and omnipresent) as the situation in Haiti. This blog post offers tips on discussing the Haitian tragedy with your children. The Answer Sheet

Judging a book by its cover. Unfortunately, prejudice is alive and well (?) in our society. One mom fights back, one teachable moment at a time: The International Mom

Thinking selectively.Can children understand evolution? One dad thinks so. Parenting Beyond Belief

The danger of parenting books. We've all done it –but at what risk? One Russian-born parent has strong opinions. Ingathered  

Binge drinking: Can parents do something to stop it? Enough with the "expert" advice, here's what one college senior has to think about binge drinking, and what parents can do about it. Sharewik