In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids
Feisty children can be exhausting. They also possess a moral fire that deserves cultivating.
Family
The Endless Goodbye
More than a decade before my dad died, I lost him to dementia.
Everyone Thinks They Need a NeeDoh
But no one can find one.
The Sneaky-Saver Generation
Gen Z may have a Peter Pan reputation—but it’s also saving a lot of money.
Why AI Doesn’t Get Slang
And why that’s a good thing
Are Pet Cloners Happy With Their Choice?
You can replicate an animal’s DNA, but you can’t re-create its relationship with a human.
Is a Coincidental Similarity Enough for Real Intimacy?
Why people are seeking out their “astrological twins” online
You Can Learn to Be Photogenic
Hollywood invented the idea that some people naturally look better on camera. Don’t believe it.
Good Luck Getting Into the Club
Nightlife cover charges can be arbitrary and humiliating—yet people still accept them.
Group-Chat Culture Is Out of Control
The most social social media these days is … texting. And it’s gotten overwhelming.
Dear Therapist: My Mother Is Rewarding My Brother’s Bad Behavior
I feel like she’s ignoring his mistakes by leaving him a substantial inheritance.
The Parents Trying to Pass Down a Language They Hardly Speak
Losing your family’s language can feel like an inevitable side effect of immigration—but it’s one I want to prevent.
Dogs Need Understanding, Not Dominance
As “gentle parenting” has become a popular method of raising kids punishment-free, a parallel shift is happening in the world of dog training.
Parent Diplomacy Is Overwhelming Teachers
And it’s only getting worse.