On Losing a Daughter
The people we were died at the exact moment our child did.
Family
The Most Tortured Relationship in America
Monogamy is one of the last bipartisan ideals—even if people struggle to live up to it.
In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids
Feisty children can be exhausting. They also possess a moral fire that deserves cultivating.
The Endless Goodbye
More than a decade before my dad died, I lost him to dementia.
The Friends Whose Kids All Have the Same Rare Disease
“It’s a backwards kind of friendship. You get in with the most vulnerable parts of your heart first.”
The Case Against Grit
David Epstein’s new book, Range, argues that starting a specialized path early and doggedly sticking to it may not be as rewarding as trying a variety of things and quitting the unfulfilling ones.
How Successful Are the Marriages of People With Divorced Parents?
Marital instability can be inherited—but less often than it used to be.
The Controversial Kid ASMR Community
The videos, which use quiet sounds to trigger “tingles,” can be a type of sensory play. But some outside the community—and at YouTube—worry that child-made ASMR skirts the edges of inappropriate content.
Dear Therapist: My Friends Stopped Talking to Me After My Divorce
I’ve tried to be respectful to my ex-wife and keep things private, but our mutual friends seem to be taking her side.
Where Is the Black Blueberries for Sal?
A lot of beloved storybook characters scavenge food in the wild, go on bear hunts, and otherwise explore the natural world, and almost all of them are white.
The Boring Intimacy of the All-Day Group Chat
“Any little decision, I always have to consult them. There’s never a moment where I’m not considering, What would Jess and Sha tell me to do?”
The Couples Who Get Married on a Weekday
One in five weddings now takes place during the workweek (and not just because it’s cheaper).
Something Is Changing in the Way People Eat at Home
Out with the kitchen table, and in with the couch.
The Modern, Secular Godparent
As Americans become less religious, some families are still looking for a mentor for their kids, albeit not a spiritual one.