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Sexualization of Girls Is Linked To Common Mental Health Problems in Girls and Women—Eating Disorders, Low Self-Esteem, and Depression; an APA Task Force Reports
(2/19/07)

Many Parents Fail to Set Rules to Limit Children's Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Inside and Outside the Home, According to a New Study
(04/03/05)

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Children affected by parents' behavior after trauma
May 3, 2008, ScienceDaily

Moms must remember 'me time'
May 2, 2008, CNN

Mother overwhelmed by her kids
April 29, 2008, Boston Herald

Positive reinforcement for children
April 21, 2008, National Post

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Preventing teen suicide through familias
(April 2008)

Making time for family time
(January 2008)

Civil wars
(November 2007)

Creating a place for MySpace
(November 2007)

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Get the Picture? The Effects of Iconicity on Toddlers' Reenactment From Picture Books
(November 2006)

Parent and Partner Violence in Families With Young Children: Rates, Patterns, and Connections
(June 2005)

Relocation of Children After Divorce and Children's Best Interests: New Evidence and Legal Considerations
(June 2003)

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Parent's use of physical punishment increases violent behavior among youth

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