How Much Is a Baby Tooth These Days? Affordable Dentures and Implants conducted research of 4,000 Americans to uncover what children are receiving from the Tooth Fairy across the US. They discovered that the Tooth Fairy is paying nearly twice what we got as children....
The reign of Generation Alpha is over — now introducing: Gen Beta. While we have yet to see this new era take shape, we know that many of these children will be the offspring of millennials and older Gen Zers, living until the 22nd century. Gen Beta kids, who are...
As any Massachusetts parent will tell you, raising a kid is expensive and some places are more expensive than others. Massachusetts is considered one of the more expensive places. A study by Smart Asset last year put it at the top with an annual cost of $35,841, due...
Middle names were once an afterthought — meaningless and bland connectors between first and last names. Generations of babies were given middle names like Ann and Allen, Lynn and Lee, Marie and Michael, for no good reason other than their rhythm within the full name...
As Massachusetts parents, we often take on a teaching role for topics that we might not know more about than our kids, like table manners, or world geography. Our role in helping our children understand these things is vital, and it can even help with strong bonds and...
Parental favoritism of a Massachusetts child is a complex topic — it’s a common occurrence, yet many parents don’t realize they’re showing it. It can manifest in various ways, such as giving one child more attention or privileges. Discover what the long-term effects...
Look, let’s just say it — watching a kid struggle to complete a task that you just know you could do in five seconds flat can be a wee bit frustrating. If you don’t think too much about how often you step in, it can be quite easy to become a Massachusetts helicopter...
A 21-year longitudinal birth cohort study has revealed that “harsh parenting” during various developmental milestones in a child’s life can majorly disrupt their ability to process and regulate emotion, leading to a higher risk of anxiety and depression. The study was...
Negotiating custody agreements can be complex and sensitive during or after a Massachusetts divorce or paternity. Shared custody is increasingly recognized among the options available for its potential to benefit children and parents alike. This arrangement, where...
Decades of research have shown that Massachusetts children who are born into low-income households have less access to opportunities like high-quality child care and afterschool activities. Now, a 26-year longitudinal study has quantified the severity of this...