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....
Narcissists typically do not experience genuine fear of losing someone in the same way that emotionally healthy individuals do. A deep-seated sense of entitlement, self-importance, and a lack of empathy primarily drives their behavior and mindset. However, they may...
Just because a Massachusetts taxpayer filed a tax return doesn’t mean they should forget taxes until next year. What a taxpayer does now may affect the tax they owe or the refund they may receive next year. Here are some simple year-round tax planning pointers for all...
On June 14, 2023, President Joe Biden signed into law the Veterans Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2023, which directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide a cost-of-living adjustment for Veterans benefits in 2024 equal to the COLA...
UNDERSTANDING LIMITED ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATION Question: What is Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) (also known as “unbundling”)? Answer: Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) is when an attorney represents or assists a litigant with part, but not all, of his...