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• Mother's happiness impacts child's well-being, survey reveals

  New research indicates that a child's overall satisfaction is influenced more by Mom than Dad. more...

• Opposite-gender parental monitoring can reduce drinking problems, study says

  A new study reveals that parental monitoring of opposite-gender children may help curb alcohol consumption among young people. more...

• Parenting style can influence teens' alcohol consumption, report concludes

  A new report from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden states that parental involvement may be the most effective way to keep problem teens from abusing alcohol. more...

• Teens have mixed views on value of marriage

  Adolescents who do not hold strong family values may turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with their domestic issues and avoid relationships. On the other hand, teens who are unhealthily co-dependent on other individuals may also be at risk of developing addiction problems. more...

• Abused children more likely to develop ulcers as adults, researchers say

  A recent study reveals that children who are victims of physical abuse may be at risk of developing ulcers later in life. more...

• Strong marriage benefits health of mother, father and children

  The health of a couple's marriage can have a significant impact on their children's behavior. Past research has shown that teens who have feuding parents may be at risk to develop emotional and behavioral problems. more...

• Poll: Most Americans concerned about teen pregnancy epidemic

  A new poll reveals that most Americans believe that teen pregnancy is a major concern and more programs should be implemented that promote safe sex and abstinence. more...

• Author says many privileged kids develop unhealthy behaviors

  The author of a new book about privileged children said that he has seen high levels of dysfunction among the offspring of rich parents. more...

• New book examines flaws of good-intentioned parents

  The author of a new parenting book said that adults are now, more than ever, trying to be closer to their children. more...

• Majority of teens grow up in homes with unmarried parents

  More than half of America's teenagers have parents who have split up, according to the Index of Belonging and Rejection. more...

• Study: Most children can recognize when their parents are feeling stressed

  A recent study reveals that children can detect when their parents are stressed. Approximately 91 percent of kids who were surveyed cited ways that they know their parents are tense or worried, according to USA Today. more...