Massachusetts millennial parents are no strangers to acronyms. In fact, Millennials and Gen Xers are credited with making "LOL" (laughing out loud) so popular on instant messenger, that it eventually earned a spot in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2011. (Take...
Studies show that couples who share household chores and childcare more equally report lower conflict and higher relationship satisfaction, especially after the birth of a child. Why an Equal Split Matters Research finds that when mothers feel housework and childcare...
There is good news about fatherhood in Massachusetts: dads are more engaged in their kids’ lives than ever, a fact heralded by scholars, advocates, and journalists. The Atlantic writer Derek Thompson saluted dads who “became the parents their fathers never were.”...
A majority of Massachusetts parents with young children do not have the work or childcare arrangements that they want, with their biggest concern being the lack of quality time with their children, according to a new report published by the New Practice Lab at New...
The Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate reports a “substantial increase in outreach to the OCA’s Complaint Line in recent years,” according to a recently released report. Massive Surge in Calls to OCA Complaint Line The report states that in FY25, “the OCA...
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that recess isn’t just a break in the school day, it’s just as vital to a child’s development as subjects like math or reading. Their statement comes as schools, especially those focused on boosting standardized test...
Massachusetts glass child syndrome is a specific kind of emotional neglect rooted in family imbalance. It spotlights the sibling who appears fine—the compliant, self-reliant one—while a brother or sister demands constant parental focus due to illness, disability, or...
Massachusetts children today grow up surrounded by screens, TVs, tablets, smartphones, and computers. While technology brings convenience and learning opportunities, experts are increasingly concerned about screen time children's health. Research suggests that...
Adult children of divorced Massachusetts parents have experienced a wide array of childhood challenges, no two being exactly the same. Every year, nearly 1 million children in the U.S. experience this change, with some parents coparenting amicably, while other kids...
Spending time with children as new Massachusetts parents is important, and now a study finds it might even be more crucial for fathers regarding their child’s health in life. Research from Pennsylvania State University found that children whose fathers were less...