For years, falling birth rates have been treated like an abstract statistic. But a new report helps explain what many Massachusetts parents, and would-be parents, already feel deeply: choosing to have children in the U.S. is becoming harder, more expensive, and...
This guide gives an overview of your legal rights and options at work when you are experiencing mental health conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth. You’re Not Alone. Mood and anxiety conditions are among the most common pregnancy complications. Have you...
Moving out, landing a job and paying your own bills used to be seen as signs that you made it to adulthood. But a new study suggests that financial independence is arriving much later for many Massachusetts residents. About 72% of Gen Zers — those born between 1997...
A growing number of Massachusetts residents are entering retirement with a financial picture that looks very different from previous generations. The economic landscape has shifted dramatically, after all, with rising inflation causing the cost of everything from gas...
Massachusetts millennial parents are no strangers to acronyms. In fact, Millennials and Gen Xers are credited with making "LOL" (laughing out loud) so popular on instant messenger, that it eventually earned a spot in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2011. (Take...
A Massachusetts divorce in your 50s, 60s, or 70s used to be rare. Not anymore. U.S. Census Bureau data shows that divorce rates for people over 50 have doubled since 1990, and for those over 65, they’ve tripled. In 2021, adults 55 and older made up nearly 35% of all...
Studies show that couples who share household chores and childcare more equally report lower conflict and higher relationship satisfaction, especially after the birth of a child. Why an Equal Split Matters Research finds that when mothers feel housework and childcare...
There is good news about fatherhood in Massachusetts: dads are more engaged in their kids’ lives than ever, a fact heralded by scholars, advocates, and journalists. The Atlantic writer Derek Thompson saluted dads who “became the parents their fathers never were.”...
A Massachusetts divorce often serves as a pivotal moment in a woman’s life. It not only ends a relationship, but it also brings clarity, self-realization, and a sense of empowerment. The lessons learned during this challenging process shape the future, as women vow...
For many Massachusetts military families, finding reliable, affordable, and high-quality childcare is an ongoing challenge that can have a significant impact on career choices, financial stability and overall family well-being and readiness. With 44% of military...