http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:03:47 -0700 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:26:23 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Quality-of-marriage-affects-sleep-and-vice-versa?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner Ladies? For better or for worse, the state of your union may also affect the quality of your sleep.A study led by Wendy Troxel, PhD, Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that women who were in stable marriages ... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:26:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Quality-of-marriage-affects-sleep-and-vice-versa?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m7d6-New-site-devoted-to-St-Louis-families?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner It all started alittle more than a year ago. A good friend and fellow St. Louis parentblogger (by the name of Kristie Steinlage) and I noticed that while St. Louis had plenty of sites devoted to the care of children, there wasn't much devoted to... Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:29:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m7d6-New-site-devoted-to-St-Louis-families?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d24-When-anxiety-attacks--Part-2?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner We’ve already covered the symptoms of an anxiety attack and what can be underlying causes for attacks. Now, on to prevention and how spouses can support the sufferer.It is a no-brainer that if you can head off the anxiety, you can decrease your... support your spouse Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:10:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d24-When-anxiety-attacks--Part-2?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d22-When-anxiety-attacks--how-to-support-a-partner?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner Your heart starts pounding. You feel dizzy. Your stomach is churning and your chest feels tight. You’re sweating yet shivering. You’re overwhelmed by fear and sense of doom. You start to wonder if you’re losing your sanity and possi... support your spouse Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:23:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d22-When-anxiety-attacks--how-to-support-a-partner?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Two-free-seminars-are-scheduled-for-St-Louis-couples?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner Just wanted to give you a head’s up on two free seminars taking place in the St. Louis area. They are both called “Stay Strong Together” and take place on Saturday, June 27, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.One seminar takes place at the ... workshops Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:47:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Two-free-seminars-are-scheduled-for-St-Louis-couples?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d11-No-Duh-news-can-serve-as-a-wakeup-call?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner Recently I wrote about how divorce rates for parents of kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (commonly known as ADHD) can place a great deal of strain upon a marriage. Many people who have kids diagnosed wi... "No Duh!" News Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:09:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d11-No-Duh-news-can-serve-as-a-wakeup-call?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Marital-seminars-and-worshops-prove-to-be-a-big-help-for-couples?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner The name of an American Psychological Association’s study published this year is a mouthful -- “Investigating the Effects of Marriage and Relationship Education on Couples’ Communication Skills: A Meta-Analytic Study”. Bu... research Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:20:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Marital-seminars-and-worshops-prove-to-be-a-big-help-for-couples?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Great-reasons-for-St-Louis-couples-to-exercise-together?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner On Wednesday I wrote about a novel site that can help couples workout together. Today, we're going to discuss the profound payoffs of exercising in tandem. Plus, find out how you and your spouse can h... physical health Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:34:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Great-reasons-for-St-Louis-couples-to-exercise-together?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Workout-out-together-yeilds-great-benefits-for-married-couples?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner Two years ago, Duan and Joumana Reese of Kirkwood, MO decided to take a team approach to shedding some extra weight. They joined a gym, started working with a personal trainer and lost a whopping 75 pounds together by that December. In that time... research Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:16:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Workout-out-together-yeilds-great-benefits-for-married-couples?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Study-finds-parents-of-ADHD-children-more-likely-to-divorce?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner About a year ago, my son was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  Recently, while conducting some research for a future post on this site, I started to wonder, “how does ADHD affect a marriage. At first I was plan... research Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:38:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Study-finds-parents-of-ADHD-children-more-likely-to-divorce?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Great-website-helps-St-Louis-marriages-workshop-info?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner I’m going to state the obvious here. Marriage is HARD work. It can be difficult enough to share the remote, let alone your life, with another person. While conducting some research for another story, I came across a great website devoted to hel... workshops Fri, 29 May 2009 14:07:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Great-website-helps-St-Louis-marriages-workshop-info?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d26-When-spouses-travel--nurture-that-lovin-feelin?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner Trying to run a household, as well as taking care of children, a marriage and career is like trying to walk across a tightrope. Trying to do all of this with a spouse who has to travel for his work? Often feels as if you are walking across ... travel Tue, 26 May 2009 12:50:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d26-When-spouses-travel--nurture-that-lovin-feelin?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d20-How-to-survive-your-spouses-travel-Part-1?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner You get a call mid-morning from your spouse. Plans for tonight and the next few days will have to change for your whole family. A big project at your honey's work has derailed and they need your spouse to save the day. You've been through this before... travel Wed, 20 May 2009 14:31:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d20-How-to-survive-your-spouses-travel-Part-1?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Sound-off-Will-increased-birth-rates-among-single-women-increase-change-the-face-of-marriage?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner Some recent stats came out. And there’s a lot of media outlets calling this news “alarming”. More and more women are having babies out of wedlock. According to the CDC, this is a growing trend within the past several years, at least... research Mon, 18 May 2009 12:31:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Sound-off-Will-increased-birth-rates-among-single-women-increase-change-the-face-of-marriage?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d15-How-St-Louis-area-couples-show-their-love?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner Most married couples know that it is the little things that mean the most. Those sweet gestures or kind words can have a powerful effect on the bond and level of satisfaction within a marriage. Recently I asked a few friends what ... marriage Fri, 15 May 2009 11:00:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d15-How-St-Louis-area-couples-show-their-love?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d13-GottmanThe-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner A few years ago my husband and I had hit some bumps in our marriage. We weren’t thinking of divorce – but we knew that the birth of our son as well as my husband’s demanding career/heavy travel schedule had left us feeling a bit dis... book review Wed, 13 May 2009 09:26:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d13-GottmanThe-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Relationship--expert-John-Gray-now-on-Examinercom-staff?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner Throughout the years, relationship expert John Gray’s big focus has been to help men and women understand each other – to help them bridge the communication gap and appreciate their differences. His wildly popular book Men are from Mars a... book review fellow examiners Mon, 11 May 2009 08:49:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Relationship--expert-John-Gray-now-on-Examinercom-staff?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Bored-in-your-marriage-Heres-help?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner Most people think conflict is the sole kiss of death in a marriage. But guess what? Being bored in your marriage can be just as hurtful.According to a recent article in Science Daily, University of Michigan and Stony Brook University researchers... research Fri, 08 May 2009 13:24:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Bored-in-your-marriage-Heres-help?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Masters--Johnsons-St-Louis-research-and-marriage-becomes-topic-of-a-new-book?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner It all started when a gynecologist by the name of William H. Masters hired Virgina E. Johnson as a research assistant in 1957. Little did the world realize -- in time, the dynamic duo would become the nation’s top sex-perts, marry and... sex marriage Wed, 06 May 2009 12:13:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Masters--Johnsons-St-Louis-research-and-marriage-becomes-topic-of-a-new-book?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Upcoming-workshop-helps-couples-manage-new-baby-stressors?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner Little babies can create a big upheaval in a relationship. According to a recent article on Yahoo news,  “An eight-year study of 218 couples found 90 percent experienced a decrease in marital satisfaction once the first child was born.&rdq... workshops Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:52:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8175-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Upcoming-workshop-helps-couples-manage-new-baby-stressors?cid=exrss-St-Louis-Marriage-Examiner