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• Tension between parents may cause sleeping problems in toddlers, study finds

  Marital strains between parents can negatively impact a young child's sleeping patterns, according to a new study. more...

• 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...