An increasing number of Massachusetts men are choosing to delay parenthood.
There are clear scientifically-backed advantages that come with that. However, there are plenty of mental and physical health problems older Massachusetts dads may put their children at risk for, a growing amount of research shows.
The Scientific Ways Older Massachusetts Dads and Young Dads Are Different
Depression in New Massachusetts Dads Is Linked to Depression in Teenage Daughters
At least five percent of new Massachusetts fathers suffer clinical depression in th
e first few weeks of parenthood, according to a new study. And dad's depression may have long-term impacts on the family. Researchers have found that fathers who fight postnatal depression are more likely to raise daughters who, by age 18, were battling depression themselves. Though it's not entirely clear how this unfortunate inheritance is passed along, new data indicates a strong correlation.
What's New With the Child Tax Credit After Tax Reform For Massachusetts Parents
Many Massachusetts parents claim the child tax credit to help offset the cost of
raising children. Tax reform legislation enacted last year made changes to that credit. Here are some important things for taxpayers to know about the changes to the credit.
How Our Careers Affect Our Massachusetts Children
What working Massachusetts parent hasn't felt guilty about missing soccer games
and piano recitals? When there are last-minute schedule changes at work or required travel to a client site, it's normal to worry that you're somehow permanently scarring your little one.
How to Gain Custody of Your Massachusetts Children
If you're going through a Massachusetts divorce that involves children, one of the
biggest arguments or disagreements you may be having is the topic of child custody. While we want our children to grow up with the happiest life possible, sometimes sharing legal and physical custody does not make sense or would not be in the best interest of the child. But even though you know you deserve full care, you need to be able to convince the court that you deserve it as well. Proving your ex-spouse or the other parent of your children does not deserve any custody can be a difficult thing to manage. But if you're properly prepared and understand the extent of what you need to prove, you can have a better shot at getting the full custody you believe you deserve.
Infographic: Why You Should Hug Your Massachusetts Kids
It's official: hugs are good for you, physically and emotionally. Recent scientific research has found that getting your full cuddle quota every day has significant benefits, including a healthy heart rate, a sense of calm, better sleep and more energy.
Can I Make Him Visit Our Massachusetts Children?
No, you cannot "make" someone visit or spend parenting time with their children,
but you can incentivize, motivate and encourage. One motivation technique or incentive Massachusetts divorce lawyers often employ is to craft the agreement, or court order such that if a visiting parent misses their scheduled visit, they pay the costs for the custodial parent to have a babysitter for that time period or to pay lost wages. Of course that is a negative incentive, sometimes positive ones like perhaps offering to be flexible with the times or to do the work for them (like to plan a birthday or holiday party and let the other parent come enjoy it without having to prepare, contribute or clean up. No, it is not fair. But it may give the children a chance to see the other parent.
Massachusetts Fathers Receive 50% Parenting Time!
A first-of-its-kind study found that parenting time varies dramatically as you cross state lines. Nationwide, a father is likely to receive about 35% of parenting time. See how your state compares below.
Anger Management Classes in Massachusetts: What To Look For When You're Looking for Help
Anger is a perfectly natural emotion, and a primitive one as well. It's a fight or
flight response - something that our minds and bodies need in order to tell us when we're unsafe. One of the biggest mistakes anyone can make is to treat anger as something unnatural.
3 Pillars For Becoming A Present, Conscious Massachusetts Father For Your Children
Ask 10 people what they think a good Massachusetts father is, and you will
probably get 10 different answers with some similarities. Ask those same people what they desired most from their father, and you may see a strong connection between what they desired and how they now define a good father.
