Raising a Massachusetts family can be challenging on its own, but your surroundings also play a role including what city and state you choose to raise your family in. Many families have relocated this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and, now, a new report evaluated...
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Massachusetts Parents Look at Their Kids Only 20 Minutes More Than Their Phones
Every Massachusetts parent of a child that can talk has probably been told to put their phone down. Many children will get visibly upset when they see their parent looking at their phone when not supposed to be. The point is, whether it’s anecdotal or backed by big...
How Childhood Behavior Can Predict Your Future Massachusetts Relationship
The question of how to find a steady Massachusetts romantic partnership is among the oldest human predicaments. There is consequently considerable interest in what factors might predict partnership success. Traits like warmth, conscientiousness, agreeableness and...
How Bullying May Shape Massachusetts Adolescent Brains
In recent years, a steadily increasing volume of data has demonstrated that peer victimization - the clinical term for bullying - impacts hundreds of millions of Massachusetts children and adolescents, with the effects sometimes lasting years and, possibly, decades....
Talk “To” – Not “At” Your Child Through Massachusetts Divorce And Beyond
Mental health experts always remind Massachusetts parents about the importance of talking to their children. Unfortunately, many parents need just such a reminder - especially in today's mega-paced culture.Just sitting down to a family dinner together can become a...
10 Questions Divorcing Massachusetts Parents Must Answer Before Fighting Over the Kids!
If your Massachusetts spouse wants to fight over the kids, ask them to answer the following questions and think about the consequences of each one.It's a good exercise for every parent coping with the challenges of divorce:1. Do you want your children to endure months...
Why Staying In A Bad Massachusetts Marriage Is Worse For Your Children
Massachusetts relationships are not easy. Having to balance our own needs with that of another person can be incredibly tough. And when kids are added to the mix, that challenge becomes all the more difficult.Often, after years of resentment and overfamiliarity,...
How to Transition Children Between Two Homes After Massachusetts Divorce
Being raised in two houses after a Massachusetts divorce can be a difficult adjustment for children. With a shared parenting schedule, not only do they have to contend with no longer seeing both parents every day, but they must also adapt to new surroundings if one or...
Emotional Harm Between Massachusetts Parents Negatively Impacts Children
Emotional harm between Massachusetts parents can have a negative impact for both parents and children. Every effort should be made to protect children from the exposure of emotional harm. For children to become resilient in the face of emotional harm, they need to...
Strong Father-Daughter Relationships Lead To Healthier, Happier Massachusetts Women
Father's Day is the specified time each year we feel obligated to call our dads, grandpas, and other father figures to acknowledge how much we appreciate the things they do for us. And for those who have lost that person, the day is one of reflection for what they...