Harvard Medical School student Bruce Ramphal has published an analysis of past research on evictions and their health impact, working with collaborators from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Law School and the Center on the Developing Child at...
Massachusetts children learn how to be people by watching and listening to their parents, which means that parents write and rewrite the social contract one decision or statement at a time. That’s a lot of pressure, so it pays to have a strategy — or, to go one...
A Massachusetts divorce can be a difficult and emotional experience for everyone involved, especially for children. As a divorced parent with joint custody of a child, your priority should always be the well-being of your child. Putting your child first can be...
Narcissism is a personality disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, an excessive need for admiration, and a lack of empathy towards others. Individuals with narcissistic traits often exhibit a strong desire for control, seeking to dominate and...
The American Psychological Association is urging parents to limit the content their kids are exposed to on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram as part of a new set of guidelines on social media use . The guidelines include 10 recommendations published Tuesday on how...
The Defense Department may increase Basic Allowance for Housing levels from 95% to 100% of housing costs, which could result in troops with families in Massachusetts receiving an average of $100 to $184 more per month. This change would eliminate the cost share that...
Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (ADA) and the laws in Massachusetts. Harassment is...
Interest rates on new federal student loans are rising again this year, which means it will be even more expensive to borrow money for Massachusetts college students Undergraduate loans will now carry a rate of 5.50%, up from 4.99% last year. Graduate student direct...
A Massachusetts seafood business said that it did not discriminate against an immigrant worker who complained to the state. The worker, Paula Fortes, is a Black woman who immigrated to the U.S. from Cape Verde, an island nation off the west coast of Africa. She filed...
Marital debt can be a heavy burden for many Massachusetts residents, causing stress and financial hardships for individuals and families. However, you may be surprised to find that not all debt is set in stone forever. In some cases, it can be canceled or forgiven. So...