Massachusetts families are smaller and people are waiting longer to have children than in years past, according to an NBC News analysis of data released by the National Center for Health Statistics. The U.S. teen birth rate hit a record low in 2019, the NCHS report...
Co-parenting apps for Massachusetts parents can simplify scheduling, keep everyone on track. The right app might even make co-parent communication, schedules, activities and contacts easier and more effective which is great for kids, moms, dads and even step-parents...
Parents who are divorced, separated, never married or live apart and who share custody of a child with an ex-spouse or ex-partner need to understand the specific rules about who may be eligible to claim the child for tax purposes. This can make filing taxes easier for...
Recent research from the U.S. Census Bureau, based on information from the Current Population Survey, found that around 10 million U.S. mothers living with school-age children were not actively working in January 2021, a 1.4 million increase compared to pre-pandemic...
Massachusetts children need to feel safe and stable in their home environment in order to thrive in their growth and development. Trauma experienced during childhood can have a lasting impact on health and well-being. Adverse childhood experiences, also known as ACEs,...
Every other day, it seems, there’s a new, trending Massachusetts parenting style to learn about. It can be overwhelming. But scaffold parenting isn’t a new concept, nor is it an idea that necessarily replaces different parenting styles. Grounded in the work of...
Being a single parent is becoming more common, with the US Census Bureau estimating that there are around 12 million single-parent families. As relationships change and dissolve, many children are left with one parent. If you’re a single parent yourself, you might be...
Childcare is one of the most expensive components in a Massachusetts family budget, so take a second to document childcare costs. It can have a huge impact on your taxes and your financial wellness after divorce. On the tax side, almost every family – whether single...
In addition to X Æ A-12, there are 11 other names that are off the table when it comes to naming your Massachusetts baby. As a matter of fact, these 11 names are not just illegal in Massachusetts, but they are illegal across the entire United States. Here we go: You...
Life in Massachusetts is returning to normal for some as mask mandates and other mitigation measures go by the wayside. But for one population, life will never be the same again. Roughly 2.6 million kids in the United States are part of a grandfamily, meaning they’re...