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 Not-So-Woke Generation Z
The same young people once derided as liberal snowflakes are moving to the right.
Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door.
Adults whose kids have left home deserve a metaphor that emphasizes possibility.
Don’t Turn Inward
After a bruising election, many Americans may feel an impulse toward solitude. That’s the wrong instinct.
What I Didn’t Understand About Apple Picking
The activity can seem trivial, but it offers more than you might assume.
This Might Be a Turning Point for Child-Free Voters
They haven’t had a strong reason to unite—until this election.
An Overlooked Path to a Financial Fresh Start
Bankruptcy could help many Americans forgive their debts—yet few take advantage of it.
Dear Therapist: I’m Worried About My Brother
His wife’s behavior has made him a shell of his former self.
Americans Are Hoarding Their Friends
And the practice may be making people feel more lonely.
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving Middle School
A phase of life to be not just endured, but enjoyed
This Influencer Says You Can’t Parent Too Gently
Chelsey Hauge-Zavaleta wants parents to avoid punishing their kids and focus on “loving connection” instead. Do her methods work—or do they turn kids into little tyrants?