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.
The Fairy-Tale Promises of Montessori Parenting
No matter how hard you work to organize a playroom, you can’t eliminate chaos or uncertainty from the task of raising kids.
Dear Therapist: I Miss Having Sex
I’m a 70-year-old widow, and I don’t know how to get my needs met.
The Myth of Codependency
Relationships can be inconvenient—but we all depend on others.
The Irony of the Sephora Tweens
Products glorifying youth are being sold to actual youth.
The Mystery of Partner ‘Convergence’
Couples’ personalities can become more similar over time—but the causes are still enigmatic.
First Comes the Breakup, Then Comes the ‘Thrive Post’
Living well is the best revenge, they say. But in the age of social media, an even better revenge is publicizing how well we’re living.
A Paradigm Shift in How Scientists Study Kids
Developmental psychology is notoriously reliant on certain demographics of children. A new tool is changing that.
The Friends Who Are Caring for Each Other in Older Age
Too often, being cared for can mean feeling like a burden. But friends who care for one another flip that dynamic.
The Paradox of Stay-at-Home Parents
American society is largely built around the assumption that one parent will stay home. So why is there so little material support for homemakers?
I Don’t Know If I Can Call Myself a Mom
After enduring infant loss and years of fertility challenges, I still don’t have a child.