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.
A College Degree Is No Guarantee of a Good Life
Higher education is often described as an investment. But it’s still unclear if it pays off in happiness.
Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
As states and cities waffle on pandemic restrictions, public health has become individuals’ responsibility.
Dear Therapist: I Can’t Stand My Dad’s New Wife
I have no interest in becoming one big happy family.
The Pandemic Forced These Teens to Sail Home Across the Atlantic
“If you cross an ocean, you’re constantly together, and you just become a family.”
We’re Living in the Retro-Future
In some ways, the pandemic put time on fast-forward. In others, it transported us back—way back—into the past.
What Happens When Kids Don’t See Their Peers for Months
Socializing is a crucial part of growing up. The pandemic brought it to a halt.
What America Asks of Working Parents Is Impossible
More and more, the goals of being a dedicated employee and being a dedicated parent seem to be in conflict.
Tell Your Kids the Truth About This Moment
Children will pick up on things whether you try to shelter them or not. Being honest will help them make sense of tragedy.
Virtual Parental Visitation Could Have Unintended Consequences for Abuse Survivors
Court-mandated video chats with their kids could give abusers intimate glimpses into their victims’ homes.
Dear Therapist: My Mom Needs Help
I don’t think a day has gone by that she hasn’t cried.