JANET VERA CARR vs. ROBERT EARLE CARR.The Father's Group, Inc., the Coalition for the Preservation of Fatherhood, and William L. Bruce filed briefs as amici curiae.APPEALS COURT OF MASSACHUSETTSMarch 13, 1998, DecidedWhile the father recognizes that the best interests of the child is the proper standard to be applied in deciding custody issues under G. L. c. 208, § 31, he asserts that due process considerations require that a...more
CARE AND PROTECTION OF TWO MINORSAppeals Court of MassachusettsJune 5, 1981, DecidedThe end result of the proceedings has been a judgment dated September 29, 1980, based on findings, dated April 4, 1980, that the children require care and protection, and that they are to be permanently committed to the department. Respondent natural parents appealed from the judgment of the Juvenile Court (Massachusetts) that awarded permanent...more
Whilst the major concern for most people moving house is organising their furniture removal, there is a far greater problem when it comes to children. In fact, it has been recognised by psychologists that moving house ranks 3rd, behind divorce and the death of a loved one, in the list of the most stressful events in a lifetime.Relationships form the basis of a lot of problems experienced by children when relocating to a new house. In the first place, children who have relationship problems can find a relocation even more stressful and suffer even more distress than children who have established happy relationships. Even so, the value of a peer group increases in importance during adolescence so a move during this stage of development can have a major negative impact upon anybody up to the age of 24 years. That is not to say that nothing can be done. Far from it, with some careful preparation and involvement from all parties, relocation can become an exciting venture rather than a harmful or stressful one.Let's take a look at some of the things parents can do to assist children when the need arises to move home. Parents who are adept at helping their children form...more
CUSTODY OF A MINORAppeals Court of Massachusetts, BarnstableFebruary 14, 1986, Argued March 19, 1986, DecidedThe judge issued his findings of fact and conclusions of law and a judgment ordering: (1) that the father have legal custody; (2) that the mother and father have shared physical custody, each parent spending substantial time...more
All across the country there is an increasing emphasis placed on early learning. Parents in California Schools desire preparation for their children at younger ages for the academics and atmosphere of school. California Schools have implemented initiatives to ensure that preparation. The First 5 California School Readiness Initiative...more
This is why picking out a child safety seat that fits correctly is of the utmost importance. Considering how different a child is to an adult, they are not fully developed in their strength and accordingly don't have as much physical resilience in an accident.That is why there are laws about having a safety seat for children and ensuring it is fitted well. In fact, when you buy a seat it will come with a guide pamphlet to instruct you on fitting your seat.If you want to buy a car seat, here are some guidelines that should assist you in choosing the right car seat.1) If you're getting a car seat for your child, make sure it is the right size for their growth. As children can grow very quickly it is important to make sure that the child safety seat is the right size in relation to your child. Purchase a safety seat for your child that will keep their body pressed against the car seat in case of accidental whip lash or a minor car accident. Make sure you check that your child won't slip back and forth when sat in their seat.2) Don't opt for the cheapest in the range - always choose the safest and best quality you can afford. A booster seat can be anywhere from 30 to more...more
Step 1: Deciding on the boundariesFirs, the parents should sit down and make a list of all laws and boundaries' they want to apply at their home. If you do not believe that you'll be able to be consistent and committed to enforcing...more
With school end approaching, some of us will be spending our summer vacations helping our children to settle into their chosen University town. Arizona State University is located in Arizona's most populous city of Tempe and if you are...more
Everyone loves a good cookie. When we have loved ones away from home whether at camp, school, or even in the military, cookies are a way to send them a taste of home. Here are a couple of recipes to make your loved one's day! The...more
Bunk beds tend to be brilliant for every single kid as they're lots of fun. You'll find plenty of great reasons to get hold of children's bunk beds. Moms and Dads will find these rather enticing when paying for them. You are able to...more
They say God blesses every person in the world with at least one talent if not more. Identifying talent at a young age in a child can be very beneficial as the child can be groomed towards betterment and perfection right from the...more
Confidence and self esteem are two major traits that can actually define how far an individual can go in life. People lacking these two qualities are often found to fail in achieving what they had set out for and end up being branded as...more