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,...
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4 Reasons Why Dads Are Essential in Their Massachusetts Child’s Life
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...
Massachusetts Introduces Universal Preschool Program
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...
Massachusetts Ranked Best Place to Raise a Family
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...
10 Controversial Massachusetts Parenting Styles
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....
How To Plan Traveling Internationally With Your Massachusetts Children
Thinking about traveling during your Massachusetts child's next school vacation period across international borders? Be prepared. Not only will you need your child's passport, if you are traveling without your child's other legal parent, you'll need a Permission to...
The Time Massachusetts Parents Spend With Kids Impacts Their Academic Success
A study from Ohio State University reports that the time Massachusetts parents spend with their children has a powerful effect on their educational achievement. The experts discovered that a child’s academic success is much more heavily influenced by the educational...
Chemical Exposure Linked to Childhood Obesity in Massachusetts Children
Thousands of individual per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in personal care products, firefighting foams, food packaging, medical products and many other household items. Toxic PFAS are incredibly durable and are believed to survive for thousands of...
Quality Child Care for Massachusetts Children Has Impact on Later Success
Recent research offers compelling evidence that children who experience high-quality child care from infancy through preschool have better performance in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects up to high school level. This correlation is even...
How Much Does it Cost to Give Birth in Massachusetts?
It’s expensive to give birth in Massachusetts, but it’s not the most expensive state, according to a new tracker. FAIR Health launched its Cost of Giving Birth Tracker, which is described as a free, interactive tool tracking the cost of giving birth state by state....