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Close Friendship Can Compensate for Poor Sibling Bond--and Vice Versa



Family Contributes Most to Teens' Ethnic Identity, Study Finds



This Commencement Address Aimed at Grads' Families



What's Love Got to Do With It?



Study Links Early Friendships with High-Quality Sibling Relationships



Celebrate Family Traditions During Older Americans Month



The Invisible Disability: When Mother's Day Hurts



Parents, Leave Your Bad Mood at Work



Upwardly Mobile? Kids from Mobile Homes Face Challenges Getting Ahead



U of I Extension Applauds Parents on National Parents Day



U of I Study: Parent’s Conversational Style Contributes to Child Security



U of I Study: Why Do Some Teens Get More Out of Youth Activities?



U of I Study: Teens Can Learn to Manage Their Emotions



U of I Study: Day-Care Centers, Parents Unprepared for Child-Care Disruptions



Distressed by Your Baby’s Distress? How You Respond Matters



Family Mealtime—A Tradition that Isn’t Being Skipped



Mealtimes: Opportunities for Raising Resilient Children



Done Right, Today's Casual Family Meals Are Nothing to Feel Guilty About



No Ordinary Brides: Every Girl Deserves a Cinderella Wedding



The 20-Minute Mealtime: Brief Encounters that Promote Resiliency



Mothers' Beliefs Influence Fathers' Parenting Behaviors



School Clubs, Community Youth Programs Teach Kids Real-Life Skills



Top Ten Ways to Make Your Family More Resilient



Parenting 24/7 Website Is Valuable New Resource



Expert to Tell How Communities and Families Together Can Build Strong Youth



You're Not Martha Stewart? Eat Together Anyway



Americans Must Put Children and Families First, Expert Says



Study Links Early Friendships with High-Quality Sibling Relationships



Parents Don't Have to Be Perfect if They Use Ordinary Family Magic



Plans to Farm Take Root Early



This Summer, Encourage Your Kids to Talk to Grandma



Family Mealtimes Teach Good Nutrition



College Students Learn It Takes Work to Have a Happy Family



Adolescence Without Family Disengagement: It Does Happen (Just Not Here)



A Cookbook Is More than Just a Cookbook



Counting M&Ms: Must You Be Excruciatingly Fair with Your Children?



Father's Interest in Child's School Life Can Override Negative Influences



Pampered Chef Donation Strengthens Family Resiliency Program



When Children are Upset, Mothers and Fathers Make a Difference