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.
It Isn’t About Your Love Language; It’s About Your Partner’s
A framework meant to help people become more attuned to their partners now gets treated like a personality test.
On Being Happy for and Jealous of a Friend at the Same Time
“It can be hard to be really close to someone who’s trying to do the same thing that you do.”
Why Is America So Obsessed With Ivy League Schools?
The college-admissions process is so fraught with hysteria, many parents attempt to cheat their kids into elite institutions.
Across-the-Aisle Friendships: Now Up for Debate
Asked whether personal relationships can transcend politics, few Democratic candidates gave insightful answers.
This Couple Rescues Animals From Hurricanes
During natural disasters, who rescues the animals society has forgotten?
Dear Therapist: My Fiancé Believes Spanking Is Good Parenting
His parents spanked him as a child, and he insists the punishment has shaped him positively.
What I Learned About Equal Partnership by Studying Dual-Income Couples
I studied more than 100 dual-income couples and found a few things in common among the ones who managed to create partnerships that felt truly equal.
How America Lost Dinner
People want to cook and eat together. Modern life has other plans.
‘Satellite Babies’ Are Raised Abroad, Then Return to the U.S.—And Their Parents
With child care hard to come by, some immigrant parents send their newborns to East Asia to live with relatives.
Sandra Boynton’s Captivating Universe
Her picture books have sold 75 million copies in the past four decades. What’s the secret to her far-reaching appeal?