The EEOC's Guidelines define two types of sexual harassment: "quid pro quo" and "hostile environment." The Guidelines provide that "unwelcome" sexual conduct constitutes sexual harassment when "submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term...
Month: January 2025
Use Life Insurance Policies to Save on Taxes
Estate taxes pose a dilemma for asset-rich but cash-poor Massachusetts residents. To pay Uncle Sam, their heirs may be forced to liquidate their real estate empires or privately held businesses. But there is an alternative to a fire sale: They can use life...
Opportunities, Not Poverty Alone Predict Later-Life Success for Massachusetts Children
Decades of research have shown that Massachusetts children who are born into low-income households have less access to opportunities like high-quality child care and afterschool activities. Now, a 26-year longitudinal study has quantified the severity of this...
Boston Children’s Hospital Ordered to Pay $1.9 Million in Massachusetts Discrimination Lawsuit
Boston Children’s Hospital has been ordered to pay a former employee almost $1.9 million for retaliating against her for filing a gender and age discrimination lawsuit, although the court did not find sufficient evidence of discrimination. Amy Tishelman, 68, was...
Relax With The Extracurricular Activities For Massachusetts Children – Downtime Equally As Important
Kids are often involved in many different extracurricular activities growing up. Children's activities can cause unhappiness when they feel pressured to achieve specific metrics. It's important parents notice when a child loses interest in an activity and allow for...
Is Being a Stay At Home Massachusetts Parent Right For You?
Whether or not to go back to work or become a stay-at-home Massachusetts parent once baby arrives is a personal decision — and one that’s not always simple to make. Welcoming a little one into the world is game-changing in so many ways. New moms and dads are quickly...
Negative Effects of Childhood Spanking May Be Overstated For Massachusetts Children
A recent study looked into the long-standing debate surrounding the impact of spanking on child development. The study, published in the Marriage & Family Review , revealed that the punishment may not be as detrimental to a Massachusetts child’s future. The...
8 Phrases a Massachusetts Narcissist Uses to Lure You Into an Argument
Have you ever been sucked into an argument with someone who twists your words and emotions, and won’t let up? If so, you’ve encountered a narcissist in your Massachusetts marriage. Narcissists are masters of manipulation. They use specific phrases to bait you into...
What is Holistic Development in Early Childhood For Massachusetts Children?
Holistic development is a frequently used term in child development. Here’s the definition of holistic development and why it’s important for you as a Massachusetts parent or teacher to be aware of it. Holistic Development Meaning What is holistic development in child...
The Two Parenting Styles That Create Massachusetts Child Narcissists
Massachusetts narcissists aren’t created in a vacuum, despite what internet pop-psychology would have you believe. This personality disorder is complex and its development is complex too. Far-reaching and extremely damaging, the roots of narcissistic personality...