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.
Some Men Share Their Secrets Only in Therapy
And they would probably benefit from confiding in more people.
My Husband Paid Me to Do Housework
We wanted to address a systemic, gendered imbalance. It didn’t really work.
Why the Myth of Period Syncing Won’t Go Away
For decades, researchers have been poking holes in the study that introduced the concept of “menstrual synchrony.” Many people believe in it anyway.
I Used to Clean Houses. Then I Hired a Maid.
I know how grueling the job can be, and I swore I’d never ask someone to do it for me. But then I found myself in need of help.
Kid Chess Champions Share Their Secrets
Meet pint-size future grand masters at the 2019 Elementary Chess Championships.
How College Changes the Parent-Child Relationship
The distance can actually strengthen the bond.
Dear Therapist: I Can’t Stop Thinking About My Therapist’s Grindr Profile
I now know intimate details about his sexual preferences, and feel like I can’t interact with him normally.
Whom Would You Trust If You Were Trapped in the Airport During a Coup?
“We were strong for each other. I don’t think I could have been as clever or as grounded had it been just me by myself.”
The Hidden Costs of P.E.
Physical-education programs were designed to encourage health and fitness, but they may be counterproductive.
Back-to-School Night Is Hard for Single Parents
Meant to be welcoming, such events can make solo parents feel isolated.