Members of the military generally earn modest pay, but that hasn't prevented them from handling their money well. Newly enlisted members of the military generally are paid a relative pittance to defend our freedoms. But the small pay hasn’t prevented them from...
“Hurried child syndrome” is when Massachusetts kids are rushed through their childhood and forced to act beyond their maturity level. Children are pushed to grow up too soon, taking on the worries, responsibilities, and stresses of adult life," says Dr. Hafeez. This...
United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents, highlighting the urgent need to better support parents, caregivers, and families to help our communities thrive. Over the last decade,...
A new study examines Massachusetts children known as iPad kids, who have higher rates of screen time than the generations of children before them, and the results could be troubling for Massachusetts parents. The new study has found that if you feel like you're...
The term “redshirting” was traditionally used to describe a college athlete sitting out a year of athletics to mature and grow stronger. Now, the term has become a common way to describe enrolling your Massachusetts child late in kindergarten to provide them with...
Every month, 2.7 million children receive Social Security benefits payable when their parents (one or both) either retired, died or became disabled. The average surviving child benefit is more than $1,000 per month. These benefits provide necessities for eligible...
As a Massachusetts parent, it’s normal to want to share your child’s milestones and memories with family and friends. With the rise of social media, platforms like Facebook and Instagram have become modern-day baby books. But have you ever wondered what impact this...
When you look at your Massachusetts child, whether they are three or thirteen years old, it is clear that they are a youngster who is still a long way from entering the “real” world. Despite this, time flies quickly. Your child will soon leave home to attend college,...
Since Massachusetts men don’t have the same biological clocks that women have, a new study finds that many are waiting longer and longer to start a family — some waiting until their 50s before fathering children. Despite being able to have children, researchers at...
Here's a snapshot of typical retirement incomes for Massachusetts residents based on a variety of public data sources. In an ideal world, everyone would know the number to aim for when planning for retirement. But that’s pretty hard to figure — it depends on your life...