Here are important cases addressing the issue of change of name. Gomes v. Candido, 99 Mass. App. Ct. 825 (2021) When deciding whether to approve a change to a child's name, the standard should be whether the change is in the best interests of the child, not whether it...
A recent study has named Massachusetts the most expensive state to have a baby. Body Nest, a pregnancy pillow company, looked at childbirth costs, rent increases, and infant childcare costs throughout the 50 states and came to the conclusion that the Bay State is the...
Nurturing touch saves and nurtures relationships. When our Massachusetts child is celebrating, a hug shows our joy. When our teen is disappointed, our arm around her shoulders offers strength and shares in the loss and pain. Recent research shows that the sound of our...
There’s so much you can say without saying anything at all, especially when it comes to parenting in Massachusetts. Dr. Alisa Van Langeveld is a relationship expert, adjunct professor in Family Studies at the University of Utah, and a mom of 4. She teaches parenting...
Finding the best version of yourself is about discovery. It is about helping your Massachusetts child understand their weaknesses, not just their strengths. You want to teach your child that losing and failures are not what they are made out to be. They are not sign’s...
More than three in five Massachusetts parents believe they spend more time with their child than their own parents spent with them growing up. A new survey of 2,000 Americans with children revealed that parents spend an average of almost five hours per day with their...
Since Massachusetts children do not come with manuals, parents often struggle to determine how to raise mentally strong, well-rounded and successful kids. Some parents are strict, while others are lenient. Some are vigilant, while others are distant. If the...
For the nearly 80% of Americans who grew up with at least one sibling, that relationship is likely to be more enduring and impactful than nearly any other. But birth order, perceived parental favoritism, age difference and other factors all influence how siblings get...
Here are important cases on the issue of relocating with your Massachusetts child. D.C. v. J.S., 58 Mass. App. Ct. 351 (2003) "Applications for court decision in cases in which a parent seeks to relocate within the Commonwealth should not be routine but are proper...
Massachusetts children are more likely to suffer mental health problems if they witness their divorced or separated parents arguing, warns a recent study. Conflict between recently separated parents can cause children to experience fear of abandonment, leading to such...