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Father's Absence Increases Daughter's Risk of Teen Pregnancy
Fathers who leave their families may increase their daughters' risk for early sexual activity and teenage pregnancy, suggest the results of long-term studies in the United States and in New Zealand. (Child Development, 2003)

Babies' Attachment to Parents Affected by Overnights
Babies who spend overnights in the separate residences of each parent after divorce or separation have difficulty establishing secure attachments to their parents.

What Can I Tell My Children About the War?
The National Council on Family Relations has been asked by parents and media personnel as to how parents can deal with war and terrorism issues with their children. Essentially, "What can I tell my children?" NCFR has compiled a list of Web resources online that might be helpful.

Adolescents' Perceived Importance of Religion Lessens Drug Use
When adolescents perceive religion as important in their lives, it may lower rates of cigarette smoking, heavy drinking and marijuana use, according to a study that tracked urban adolescents from middle school through high school. (Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Mar-2003)

Mom's Psychological Health Determines Whether Kids go to the Doctor
Children whose mothers are the most depressed, anxious and report high levels of psychosomatic symptoms are twice as likely to be taken to a doctor when they complain of a stomache ache than are children whose mothers report the least amount of such mental stress. (Meeting: Society of Behavioral Medicine)

Childhood Viewing of TV Violence Affects Women as Well as Men
Both girls and boys who watch a lot of violence on television are more likely to behave violently as young adults, according to a 15-year study by a social psychologist. (Developmental Psychology, 2003)

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