The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled for the first time that “reasonable force” used by parent in the discipline of their children is permissible. The justices say the force used must be “reasonably related to the purpose of safeguarding or promoting the...
Until you have a Massachusetts child, you never really know what kind of parent you or your partner will be. But raising kids tends to clarify a person’s psychology, letting both strengths and weaknesses shine through. Because, whether kids are triumphant or having a...
Most people would feel like they’d know a Massachusetts permissive parent if they saw one. According to the definition from American Psychological Association these are the moms and dads that are warm but lax. Their failure to set firm limits, monitor children’s...
Good news, Pats nation! The Bay State is the best state to raise a family. Well — at least according to a new study. A new WalletHub report that took into account 52 “key metrics of family-friendliness” to rate how easy it is for parents living in each state has come...
How can I recognize if my Massachusetts co-parent will engage in Parental Alienation? A parent who exhibits signs of a personality disorder such as extreme narcissism, borderline personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder is most at risk to become an...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends COVID-19 vaccines for all Massachusetts teens aged 12 and up. And yet, 12 to 15-year olds are the least vaccinated age group in the country, with 1 in 3 having received one dose and just 1 in 4 being fully...
For many Massachusetts families, creating a parenting time schedule is crucial when making the shift to co-parenting. More than just deciding who spends which nights with the kids, parents must consider many aspects of their children's schedules like school events,...
Some Massachusetts kids can't wait to be independent and have time to themselves, while others feel more nervous at the prospect of being left at home alone. Either way, staying home alone is something that most kids will learn how to do as they get older. But, what...
Today’s Massachusetts parents know a lot of kids they’ve never met. College buddies, co-workers, former neighbors, and distant relatives dump dozens of images of their kids on Instagram almost on a daily basis. Kids’ photos are so common on social media that they...
Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is the unhealthy coalition between anarcissistic parent and his or her children against the targeted, non-narcissistic, non-abusive parent. The innocent or targeted parent receives hostility and rejection from his or her children in...