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.
Dear Therapist: My Dying Wife Has a Challenging Request for Her Funeral
She doesn’t want her estranged family to attend. I want to respect her wishes, but am not sure the excluded family members will.
Why IVF Has Divided France
The country is forever caught between tradition and innovation, universalism and individual rights.
A Teen-Run Book Charity and the Friendship It Built
“To know that there were people in my school doing things that I had dreamed about doing was really crazy to me.”
What Jane Austen Thought Marriage Couldn’t Do
She wrote her six novels as the institution was undergoing a tectonic shift—to being less about social and financial networks and more about love.
What Is Facebook Dating For?
An app that matches people based on their offline lives is a great idea—but 2019 is a strange time to have it.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Gender-Reveal Backlash
The psychology behind a controversial trend
How a Kids’-News Outlet Is Explaining Impeachment
When explosive political allegations arise, Time for Kids is there to translate them for young audiences.
The Intimacy of Cat Photography
A professional cat portraitist reveals the secrets to his delicate craft.
Dear Therapist: I Don’t Approve of My Daughter’s Boyfriend
If she stays with her current partner, I’m worried that she’ll end up alone, childless, and unhappy.
A World-Famous Pastry Chef's Heartbreaking Regret
Milton Abel II reflects on the event that led to his decision to leave the upper echelon of the restaurant world.