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 Marriage Survives
The institution has adapted, and is showing new signs of resilience.
Homes Still Aren’t Designed for a Body Like Mine
Why is it so hard for disabled people to find safe, accessible places to live?
The Mistake Parents Make With Chores
Shooing young children away from the kitchen and the laundry can have a lasting effect.
We Should, in Fact, Politicize the Tragedy
Holding people and policies accountable for disasters is essential.
Let Your Kid Climb That Tree
It could actually make them safer.
The Reality Show That Captures Gen Z Dating
This season of Love Island USA is a romance competition with very little romance.
AI Will Never Be Your Kid’s Friend
Chatbots may seem fun, but they rob children of important lessons in how to be human.
The Work of Caring for My Daughter Will Never Be ‘Efficient’
A constellation of people are essential to my disabled child’s life. Trump’s cuts to education and Medicaid threaten to steal them away.
A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
Kids on bikes once filled the streets. Not anymore.
The Rise of the ‘Club-Sandwich Generation’
America has more great-grandparents than ever. It also has a new caretaking challenge.