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Study Links Early Friendships with High-Quality Sibling Relationships



What's Love Got to Do With It?



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



Family Contributes Most to Teens' Ethnic Identity, Study Finds



Parents, Leave Your Bad Mood at Work



The Invisible Disability: When Mother's Day Hurts



The 20-Minute Mealtime: Brief Encounters that Promote Resiliency



No Ordinary Brides: Every Girl Deserves a Cinderella Wedding



Celebrate Family Traditions During Older Americans Month



This Commencement Address Aimed at Grads' Families



Upwardly Mobile? Kids from Mobile Homes Face Challenges Getting Ahead



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



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



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



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



U of I Extension Applauds Parents on National Parents Day



Family Mealtime—A Tradition that Isn’t Being Skipped



Mealtimes: Opportunities for Raising Resilient Children



College Students Learn It Takes Work to Have a Happy Family



Family Mealtimes Teach Good Nutrition



Americans Must Put Children and Families First, Expert Says



Study Links Early Friendships with High-Quality Sibling Relationships



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



Parenting 24/7 Website Is Valuable New Resource



You're Not Martha Stewart? Eat Together Anyway



When Children are Upset, Mothers and Fathers Make a Difference



Popular U of I Extension Parenting Website Wins Award



Family Routines are Important to Kids with Chronic Illnesses



Financial Wellness for Students



Mothers' Beliefs Influence Fathers' Parenting Behaviors



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



Pampered Chef Donation Strengthens Family Resiliency Program



A Cookbook Is More than Just a Cookbook



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



This Summer, Encourage Your Kids to Talk to Grandma



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



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



Top Ten Ways to Make Your Family More Resilient



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



Plans to Farm Take Root Early



Parents Share and Multi-task in "Intensive Parenting" Culture