Cheri Burcham

Within the United States, one-third of married couples are distressed, and almost half of the first marriages and more than half of unmarried cohabiting relationships end in divorce or separation. Additionally, relationship distress has been linked to partners’ and their children’s mental and physical health problems. Maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or romantic partner can be a challenge. And when you need help, getting trustworthy, effective relationship support can be just as challenging. Relationship education can help you build the life you deserve.

"Awe has a positive impact on our immune system, specifically our cytokine system. This is where our body fights off sickness and helps heal wounds."

CHERI BURCHAM Family Life Educator Experiencing symptoms from chronic pain is a daily occurrence for many.

This is a busy time for many of us. Summer is over and we may find that various work and family responsibilities are taking up more of our time and energy.

Have you wondered what most families fight about? Please subscribe to continue reading… Cheri Burcham is the Family Life Educator at the U of I Extension.

“All that candy will make your teeth fall out” is a common expression typically heard around sugar-filled holidays.

October is a busy time for many of us. Summer is over and we may find that various work and family responsibilities are taking up more of our time and energy. Illinois Extension Educator Kara Schweitzer has written this great article about why self-care is important and how to incorporate it into your busy schedule. Kara says:

Research has shown that living your life with purpose can foster hope, life satisfaction, happiness, better cardiovascular health, better sleep and enhanced longevity.

While we all know that overloading our children with sugary treats isn't the healthiest, how can we lessen the temptations, but still not deprive our children of the fun?

"We should all reach out to someone we know in that caregiver role and offer some small kindness."