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 Am I So Tired?
The specific exhaustion of being a mother
There Are Two Types of Dishwasher People
And only one of them really knows how to load it.
Grandparents Are Reaching Their Limit
Older Americans might be doing more child care than ever.
What a Microscopic Creature Taught Me About Parenting
A single-celled organism helped shift my perspective on climate change—and on my child’s future.
Quaker Parents Were Ahead of Their Time
The nearly 375-year-old religion’s principles line up surprisingly well with modern parenting research.
Why You Should Work Like It’s the ’90s
When you leave the office for the day, really leave.
The New Singlehood Stigma
Society tells us we should have a partner—but we shouldn’t want one.
Miscarriage and Motherhood
What having a baby taught me about the illusion of control
The New Marriage of Unequals
Women are now more likely to marry a less educated man than men are to marry a less educated woman.
What Comedians Know About Staying Married
Many comics have decades-long marriages. What’s their secret?