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.
A Wedding Reveals How Much Help Is Really Available to You
Big life moments offer permission to ask for assistance. You should seize it.
I See Your Smartphone-Addicted Life
I’ve never owned the device, and I’m not sure I ever want to.
The Medical Device That’s Become a MAHA Fixation
The continuous glucose monitor is emblematic of the movement’s emphasis on self-reliance.
The Dumbest Phone Is Parenting Genius
Landlines encourage connection—without the downsides of smartphones.
An Unexpected Argument From the Right
The idea that women can have children without negatively affecting their careers is having an unlikely revival.
Fathers Don’t Just Protect—They Prepare
My grandfather helped his family survive in Nazi-occupied Austria. What his story taught me about fatherhood.
Another Side of Modern Fatherhood
We hear a lot about how men are struggling, toxic, or both. Dr. Becky begs to differ.
The Father-Daughter Routine That Transformed Our Family Life
In my household, Saturday is “Dad-urday.”
The Growing Belief in ‘Love at First Sight’
Dating vibes may be dark, but a surprisingly optimistic notion about romance seems to be making a comeback.
What’s So Shocking About a Man Who Loves His Wife?
The term wife guy is now a pejorative. It shouldn’t be.