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Two parents minus passion equals an unhealthy marriage for the whole family
What does a modern marriage need? Education.

Finding the right mix of strength and self-control with today's more aggressive girls
Among the new facts of life: Girls are getting more aggressive. How should parents deal with it?

Rise in childhood mental illness is perplexing
More and more children are being diagnosed with mental illness. But it can be treatable and manageable.

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· Do dads really need support groups?
· Family's pain spurs hope
· There's a new coach in town
· Dads can do plenty to help their daughters with image issues

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P-I Gift Guide: Great books for kids
Children and teens are among the most passionate of readers. All they need is the right book -- and the holidays are the perfect time to play matchmaker. Here are some suggested titles for tots to teens.

Scientist takes families across the universe
Renowned physicist Brian Greene has grappled with string theory and hidden dimensions, but he entered a new frontier with his latest book, explaining some of those mind-numbing ideas to children and their parents.

Despite experiences, teens in foster care mostly optimistic
A new survey of state foster youths released Thursday shows that a vast majority reported that they are optimistic about their futures and said they are treated well. But a quarter said they had run away from their foster homes last year.

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· Teens' drug issues blamed on parental oblivion
· School for children with autism centers on customized learning
· Agency helping the homeless to get place of its own
· Child care workers in U.S. averaged $18,820 in 2006
· TeachTown gives families hope

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