Family /tags/family Family en-US Copyright © 2024 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT Missouri House speaker says bills centered on family on docket this week /government-politics-issues/2025-02-24/missouri-house-speaker-says-bills-centered-on-family-on-docket-this-week Speaker Jon Patterson said he expects the House to consider legislation clarifying divorce law as well as bills related to child care. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-24/missouri-house-speaker-says-bills-centered-on-family-on-docket-this-week Sarah Kellogg Edwardsville man remembers his greatest love on first Valentine’s Day without her /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-02-14/edwardsville-man-remembers-late-wife-valentines-day A recent widower’s memories of his beloved late wife show what made her the love of his life and his best friend. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:17:51 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-02-14/edwardsville-man-remembers-late-wife-valentines-day Elaine Cha How to navigate divisive issues at the Thanksgiving table /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-11-27/how-to-navigate-divisive-issues-at-the-thanksgiving-table Dr. Marva Robinson shares ways to prepare for — and navigate — challenging situations that could come up at gatherings this holiday season. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:50:26 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-11-27/how-to-navigate-divisive-issues-at-the-thanksgiving-table Emily Woodbury A St. Louis content creator navigates grief in ‘Let’s Not Rot’ series /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-06-12/a-st-louis-content-creator-navigates-grief-in-lets-not-rot-series Kait Granger started documenting her grief on TikTok through her series, “Let’s Not Rot,” because she needed to make purpose out of her mother’s murder. Over a year later, Granger’s vulnerability has encouraged her more than 300,000 followers through their own experiences with grief. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:49:58 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-06-12/a-st-louis-content-creator-navigates-grief-in-lets-not-rot-series Roshae Hemmings The healing power of 'Grandma Peggy's Breakfast Club' /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-04-29/st-louis-grandma-peggys-breakfast-club-love-loss-grief-family-healing After losing her grandson, Peggy Winckowski fostered community among his friends. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 22:40:14 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-04-29/st-louis-grandma-peggys-breakfast-club-love-loss-grief-family-healing Emily Woodbury Strong sibling relationships in adulthood make life brighter and less lonely /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-04-23/strong-sibling-relationships-in-adulthood-make-life-brighter-and-less-lonely University of Missouri-Columbia professor and researcher Megan Gilligan discusses how adult sibling relationships change over time and the effects that can have on personal and family well-being. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:33:58 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-04-23/strong-sibling-relationships-in-adulthood-make-life-brighter-and-less-lonely Elaine Cha Is romance dead? How dating apps, societal norms and pandemic isolation changed relationships /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-22/is-romance-dead-how-dating-apps-societal-norms-and-pandemic-isolation-changed-relationships The appeal of the traditional romantic relationship seems to be losing its relevance in younger generations, but the drive for companionship is still wired in our minds and coursing through our veins. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:38:31 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-02-22/is-romance-dead-how-dating-apps-societal-norms-and-pandemic-isolation-changed-relationships Miya Norfleet How to prepare for complex family dynamics and divisive issues at holiday gatherings /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-11-16/how-to-prepare-for-complex-family-dynamics-and-divisive-issues-at-holiday-gatherings Dr. Marva Robinson, a clinical psychologist, discusses how to navigate complex family dynamics and divisive topics that may come up during gatherings this holiday season. Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:35:55 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-11-16/how-to-prepare-for-complex-family-dynamics-and-divisive-issues-at-holiday-gatherings Emily Woodbury Transracial adoptees take 'Joy Ride' as avenue to talk identity, family and belonging /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-27/transracial-adoptees-take-joy-ride-as-avenue-to-talk-identity-family-and-belonging The Very Asian Foundation issued guidance for reporting on transracial adoptees, birth search and belonging — topics that are rarely discussed or represented in media. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 23:05:07 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-07-27/transracial-adoptees-take-joy-ride-as-avenue-to-talk-identity-family-and-belonging Elaine Cha Why is work/life balance so tough? Because it’s made up /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-27/why-is-work-life-balance-so-tough-because-its-made-up “Work/life balance” is elusive because it’s an invention. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 23:00:38 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-01-27/why-is-work-life-balance-so-tough-because-its-made-up Elaine Cha