Nearly one in three Asian American adults have feared threats or physical attacks since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, a proportion far higher than any other racial group, according to a Pew Research Center study in April 2021. While the total number of hate...
Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston Disabilities Commission, and the Boston Streets Cabinet today announced the launch of Boston Brakes, an outreach campaign designed to raise awareness and increase safety of pedestrians with disabilities. The Disabilities...
Research suggests that Massachusetts children whose parents divorce when they are very young have a more difficult time establishing close relationships with their parents later in life. The study which appeared in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, found...
If you were lucky enough to spend time with your Massachusetts grandparents while growing up, you probably have really great memories to look back on. What you may not have realized while you were spending time with them is that they were equipping you with the skills...
Housing insecurity in childhood is associated with anxiety and depression during childhood and with depression during adulthood, according to a recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Ryan Keen, Ph.D., from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston,...
According to the American Pediatric Association, Massachusetts children with involved dads perform better academically and socially than those with less involved fathers. Children who grow up with a dad who listens to them are more adaptable and better at managing...
When taxpayers disagree with the IRS’s decision on their tax situation, they can submit a written request to have the IRS Independent Office of Appeals review the decision. The goal of Appeals is to resolve tax disputes outside of the courtroom in a way that is fair...
The City of Cambridge in partnership with Cambridge Public Schools will be introducing the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP), previously known as Universal Preschool (UPK), which will provide free school-day, school-year preschool to every 4-year-old and some...
What makes an area a good place to raise a family? Cost of living, career opportunities, and school systems are some of the main selling points for people when they are looking to move. WalletHub’s recent report ranked the state of Massachusetts as the best state to...
Parenting comes in many forms, reflecting varying philosophies, cultures, and personal beliefs. However, certain styles ignite discussion and controversy due to their out-of-the-norm methods or their fallout. Here, we explore ten controversial parenting styles. 1....