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...
Kids are often involved in many different extracurricular activities growing up. Children's activities can cause unhappiness when they feel pressured to achieve specific metrics. It's important parents notice when a child loses interest in an activity and allow for...
Whether or not to go back to work or become a stay-at-home Massachusetts parent once baby arrives is a personal decision — and one that’s not always simple to make. Welcoming a little one into the world is game-changing in so many ways. New moms and dads are quickly...
A recent study looked into the long-standing debate surrounding the impact of spanking on child development. The study, published in the Marriage & Family Review , revealed that the punishment may not be as detrimental to a Massachusetts child’s future. The...
Holistic development is a frequently used term in child development. Here’s the definition of holistic development and why it’s important for you as a Massachusetts parent or teacher to be aware of it. Holistic Development Meaning What is holistic development in child...
Massachusetts narcissists aren’t created in a vacuum, despite what internet pop-psychology would have you believe. This personality disorder is complex and its development is complex too. Far-reaching and extremely damaging, the roots of narcissistic personality...
Every generation, new philosophies emerge to help parents raise happy, well-adjusted Massachusetts children, from authoritative parenting in the 1960s to attachment parenting in the ’90s and the more recent gentle parenting, practiced by scores of millennial moms and...
Massachusetts parents are prioritizing storytelling and creativity activities with their children to prepare them for the future, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 parents of a Gen Alpha child examined early childhood development and how it’s impacted...