Raising children as a single Massachusetts parent presents numerous challenges, particularly on the financial front. For many moms, the weight of these responsibilities is magnified by the necessity to rely on child support payments. Understanding the essentials of...
A Massachusetts toxic parent can shape a child’s confidence, relationships, boundaries, and emotional health for years. Here are 12 toxic parenting types, their warning signs, and how adults can begin healing. Toxic parenting does not always look loud, cruel, or...
On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued new enforcement guidance changing how it handles housing complaints involving Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). The policy withdraws previous HUD guidance that broadly protected...
Gov. Healey signed into law legislation that would modernize and remove archaic language in state laws to reflect the evolution of terminology relating to persons with disabilities. The new law updates hundreds of references in Massachusetts statutes, replacing terms...
A majority of Massachusetts parents with young children do not have the work or childcare arrangements that they want, with their biggest concern being the lack of quality time with their children, according to a new report published by the New Practice Lab at New...
One year after Massachusetts was supposed to clear tenants of broker fees, Massachusetts renters are still getting hit with big bills when they sign a lease. Listings on Craigslist, Zillow and other platforms routinely flag a broker's fee, and many renters say they...
The Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate reports a “substantial increase in outreach to the OCA’s Complaint Line in recent years,” according to a recently released report. Massive Surge in Calls to OCA Complaint Line The report states that in FY25, “the OCA...
Most Massachusetts renters don’t know what their landlord is legally required to do — which is exactly how landlords who cut corners stay in business. Here are six violations that housing attorneys say are far more common than tenants realize. 1. Entering without...
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that recess isn’t just a break in the school day, it’s just as vital to a child’s development as subjects like math or reading. Their statement comes as schools, especially those focused on boosting standardized test...
Massachusetts glass child syndrome is a specific kind of emotional neglect rooted in family imbalance. It spotlights the sibling who appears fine—the compliant, self-reliant one—while a brother or sister demands constant parental focus due to illness, disability, or...