The real reasons families drift apart

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Families spend about 40% less time together in 1996 than they did in 1966. Factors contributing to this trend include technology such as VCRs and computers, and children's apparent sophistication, which fools parents into thinking that they need less attention than they do.

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How to not go nuts over the little things

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Some parents become obsessed over certain aspects of their children's behavior, such as keeping their rooms clean. Parents should take responsibility for their obsessions and realize that children are likely to rebel against their parents' pet peeves.

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The secret of happy moms

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Parents can gain more joy from their children by planning enjoyable events, involving their children in enjoyable activities and talking to their children at bedtime. Parents should make time to enjoy the pleasant aspects of child-rearing.

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