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.
How Not to Tank Your Relationship in Quarantine
“This time of isolation could be a period of great growth or great struggle in your relationship.”
My Whole Household Has COVID-19
“The thought of simply breathing in and out without coughing and reuniting with my children ... is goal enough. To—literally—live and let live will be enough.”
If You and Your Friends Are Bored, PowerPoint Parties May Be the Answer
“It’s a distraction from all that’s going on … This is a way to come together, in a different way—teaching instead of just talking.”
The Child-Care Crisis Is Even Worse for Health-Care Workers
Medical professionals need to be at work more urgently than ever, but their child care has essentially evaporated. Eager (but fragile) networks of volunteers have stepped in to help.
The Four Possible Timelines for Life Returning to Normal
The coronavirus outbreak may last for a year or two, but some elements of pre-pandemic life will likely be won back in the meantime.
All the Cozy Little Things Keep Me Going
The sound of rain, the feel of a pencil, the routine of making the bed—the power of these things to make me feel better, even in a pandemic, shouldn’t be underestimated.
There’s No Zoom Party Like a College Zoom Party
Gen Z’s impulse to congregate online and post constantly—which older adults often mock—is serving them well in self-quarantine.
Dear Therapist: My Best Friend’s Wife Cheated on Him
I don’t want to be cruel to her, but I cannot be her friend.
The Biggest Worry for Doctors Fighting the Pandemic
America’s medical professionals are risking their lives. But their greatest fear is that they’ll move from being part of the solution to part of the problem.
When You’re Pregnant During a Pandemic
I’m a war correspondent, but nothing prepared me for navigating the joys and fears of pregnancy under lockdown