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....
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...
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...
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,...
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 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...
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...
Many Massachusetts divorcing parents put all their attention on helping their younger children cope while assuming their teenager will understand and adapt. Unfortunately studies have shown that in many cases teens will deal with divorce in more self-destructive and...
Is our down-turned economy having an effect on divorce in Massachusetts? While it's too early for statistical evidence, reports from marriage counselors and divorce attorneys around the globe are in agreement. They're finding many couples who were ready to call it...
Choosing a legal guardian - the person, or people, who, in the event of you andyour spouse's deaths, will take care of your Massachusetts children is one of the most difficult decisions Massachusetts parents must make when writing a will and planning their estate. It...