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·October 10, 2022·3 min read

91% Of Parents Say Their Family Is Less Stressed When They Eat Together

91% of parents say their family is less stressed when they eat together, and 64% of adults report they wish they could share a meal together with their families more often. Researchers say connecting with others, stress reduction, and taking time to slow down are the biggest benefits of a shared family meal time.

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·May 12, 2022·4 min read

Family Size May Influence Cognitive Functioning in Later Life

Having three or more children was associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline later in life.

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·April 13, 2022·3 min read

Family Structure Associated With Delinquency for Adolescents

Adolescents who live with single parents or in households with step-parents are more likely to embark on delinquent behaviors, researchers say.

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·March 5, 2022·5 min read

Household and Family Ties Significant in Staving off Dementia

Older adults who live with family members or in larger households are at a decreased risk of developing the worst symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reveals.

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·December 20, 2021·5 min read

1 in 5 Parents Say Their Holiday Stress Level Negatively Affects Their Child’s Enjoyment of the Season

A new study reveals how parental stress impacts the holiday season for children. One in five parents say their children have unrealistic expectations for the season, while one in four parents admit to setting overly idealistic expectations for themselves to ensure a perfect holiday. Mothers become more stressed by holiday preparations than fathers.

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·June 6, 2017·3 min read

Are Friends Better For Us Than Family?

As we age, the value of friendships grows stronger and may be more important to us than family relationships, a new study reports.

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·May 22, 2016·5 min read

Support From Friends and Family Important to Help Prevent Teen Depression

A new study reports the support of family and friends can help prevent depression in teens. Additionally, those teens who have grown up in difficult family environments were more likely to be bullied at school.