Matthew, originally from Louisville, Kentucky, is a Master's student in Marriage, Family, and Human Development at BYU. He conducts research on how couples' financial management strategies can predict the outcomes in their romantic relationships. When he is not doing homework or working, he loves spending time with his wife, Brianna.
Matthew T. Saxey
Email: matthew.saxeybyu@gmail.com
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Mental Health and Making Ends Meet: How Low-Income, Unmarried Couples with a New Child Can Thrive
Having a child can bring a wave of emotions. As many parents can attest, some of these emotions might not be “positive” ones, however. Although estimates vary, around 1 in 5 fathers[i] and mothers[ii] in the United States may experience postpartum depression. In addition to the mental effect of women’s post-birth hormonal rollercoaster, mental health challenges might also result from seeking to balance work with new family responsibilities—all with a potentially varying sleep schedule.
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Happy Spouse, Happy House? How Parents’ Relationship with Each Other Impacts Their Teenager’s Mental Health
Parenting often isn’t glamorous. Changing seven diapers in a day, cleaning up vomit at 3 am, and trying to keep the peace between teenage siblings are just a few of the many challenges parents often face. In addition to parenting challenges, the external stressors of jobs, traveling for work, moving residences for a new job, paying bills on time, making ends meet, and saving money for the future leave many families feeling stressed and exhausted.
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Are Money and Marriage Incompatible?
In their recent article, Don’t Believe What You Hear—Money Isn’t the Leading Cause of Divorce, leading marriage scholars suggest that money itself might not be what leads many couples to divorce.
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