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.
An E-Bike Transformed My Family’s Life
Getting around on one might be a bit slower than in a car, but it’s also so much richer.
How Baby-Led Weaning Almost Ruined My Life
This seemingly free and easy infant-feeding technique is anything but.
Teens Are Forgoing a Classic Rite of Passage
Fewer young people are getting into relationships.
Coaching Is the New ‘Asking Your Friends for Help’
Lifestyle coaches offer help with vacation planning, decision making, meditation, and more—for a price.
The Teen-Disengagement Crisis
By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.
The Fantasy of a Nonprofit Dating App
Imagine if digital matchmakers had no financial incentives.
Want to Change Your Personality? Have a Baby.
I knew that becoming a parent would change me—but I had no idea how.
The Coming Democratic Baby Bust
Birth rates on the left fell in the last Trump presidency. That seems likely to happen again.
My Friend’s Instagram Account Has Taken a Dark Turn
I want to reach out, but I’m not sure how.
This Is No Way to Talk About Children
When people say they “don’t like” kids, they’re expressing way more than a preference.