We are very fortunate to live in New England, with some of the best hospitals, and the best schools in the country. There are pros and cons to every location, but in New Hampshire and Massachusetts specifically, we enjoy the mountains, lakes and the ocean and...
The average age of a new mom in America and in Massachusetts is over 30, according to new data. Over half of babies born in 2023 were to women in their thirties, provisional data from the CDC data shows, edging out those in the teens and twenties. Meanwhile, a record...
No one should have to go through a difficult childhood. However, life isn’t always so simple. Unfortunately, many children experience trauma and difficult situations that can have long-lasting effects. However, a new study has revealed that those who have experienced...
When you’re aware of your partner's joys, triggers, dreams, and worst nightmares, you’re able to interact with them in an empathetic, validating way. When you’re aware of your partner's joys, triggers, dreams, and worst nightmares, you’re able to interact with them in...
The decision to change one's last name after a wedding is no longer one made lightly, especially considering everything that has to be updated, including Social Security, passports, bank accounts and insurance. However, in the U.S., the tradition of taking the...
Every community in Massachusetts has a K-12 school district. This same system doesn’t exist for our youngest children. While public schools have struggles, families can navigate a district with elementary, middle, and high schools. But, early child care education...
According to the Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family and Marriage Research, divorce rates doubled for Americans over 55 and tripled for those over 65 from 1990 to 2021. At the same time, divorce rates among young adults have dropped. The uptick...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today issued a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) providing important clarity that will allow pregnant workers the ability to work and maintain a healthy pregnancy and help...
“Marriage, ultimately, is the practice of becoming passionate friends,” Harville Hendrix once eloquently stated, capturing the essence of what lies at the heart of a harmonious union. At the core of such a partnership is the fundamental principle of equality in...
A nurturing environment is crucial for child development, so understanding how parental addiction impacts Massachusetts children's mental health is more important than ever. It's not just the overt crises but the subtle, everyday parenting red flags teachers usually...