Posted by Relationships Expert - Mark Banschick on April 27, 2011
When the former Dallas Cowboy quarterback announced his separation, I was happy to see so little gossip on the subject. It seems like both parents are keeping their cards close to the chest. This is something that I admire. Too many celebrities – or their spouses – share the unhappy details of a failing marriage. […]
Categories: Celebrity Divorce
Posted by Relationships Expert - Mark Banschick on April 20, 2011
According to the Federal Reserve Board’s 1995 Survey of Consumer Finance, only 42 percent of children aged 14 to 18 live in an intact two-parent married family. This according to The Heritage Foundation (2000) has left many children at risk for a host of problems, from academic underperformance to mood issues like depression and self […]
Categories: home, Parenting
Posted by Relationships Expert - Mark Banschick on April 13, 2011
For the final piece from the Taking Charge of Sleep series here are some great tips from the National Institutes of Health. Stick to a sleep schedule. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day—even on the weekends. Avoid large meals and beverages late at night. A large meal can cause […]
Categories: Stress
Posted by Relationships Expert - Mark Banschick on April 6, 2011
We all toss and turn when under stress. The mind loops around, again and again. Do I have the right lawyer? Will I have enough money to live? What is happening to my children? What if I get sick? Have you ever noticed that anxiety comes out at night, just before you go to sleep […]
Categories: Stress
Posted by Relationships Expert - Mark Banschick on March 31, 2011
It is with a lot of excitement that we are announcing the creation of a new website for news and current research on divorce. We call it: The Intelligent Divorce Research Center. The site will have up to date information about the latest research on divorce. It will keep tabs on divorce in the news […]
Categories: Divorce
Posted by Relationships Expert - Mark Banschick on March 30, 2011
In an interview with Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon, Dr. Thomas Wehr (NIMH) said, "Grief, which leads to depression, disrupts your sleep one way; falling in love, which can lead to mania, disrupts your sleep another way." It’s no secret that sleep is tough to get when you’re stressed out. One study found […]
Categories: Stress
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