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.
Single-Sex Wedding Parties Don’t Make Sense Anymore
Close, platonic, mixed-gender friendships are more common than ever. Marriage ceremonies should adapt accordingly.
Dear Therapist: My Husband Accidentally Caused the Death of Our Family’s Dog
My son blames his father and won’t speak to him, but my husband is making matters worse by not apologizing.
Kids Don’t Need to Stay ‘On Track’ to Succeed
When parents portray success as a linear progression of SAT scores, acceptance to selective colleges, and high-powered internships, they set kids up for disappointment.
The New Valentine’s Day Is Coming for All Your Relationships
The holiday isn’t just for couples anymore. Does that make it better or worse?
How Two Young Hippie Friends Grew Up to Live Very Different Lives
“I’ll complain to her about how I couldn’t find a parking spot at the Nordstrom sale, while she’s complaining to me about how her goats have hoof rot.”
Two Couples Tried a Group Marriage. It Didn’t Work.
In 1969, two “conventional” married couples conducted an unwieldy social experiment.
If the Nuclear Family Has Failed, What Comes Next?
Many Americans are reimagining life at home, exploring models of kinship and community that might help more people flourish.
For Adults, Snow Days Feel Like Divine Permission to Rest
Unexpected time off after a snowfall feels like a gift because it removes the pressure to be productive.
How Hospitals Changed Their Approach to Stillbirth
Grieving patients are encouraged to see and hold their stillborn infants—and in some cases even bring them home.
‘Toddlers Are Delighted With Themselves’
Toddler selfies, sometimes taken one at a time and sometimes by the hundred, are filling up the camera rolls on parents’ smartphones. Here’s why.