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.
The Secret to Happiness at Work
Your job doesn’t have to represent the most prestigious use of your potential. It just needs to be rewarding.
The Two Reasons Parents Regret Having Kids
A small but significant proportion of mothers and fathers wish they’d never had children. The whole family can suffer as a result.
Child-Care Workers Might Not Come Back
Centers are closed, pay is low, and young kids aren’t vaccinated. Some caregivers have had enough.
The Pandemic Is Making Dads Reevaluate Their Work-Life Balance
The past year and a half has been exhausting and stressful for parents. It also, unexpectedly, gave many fathers more of the family time they want.
We’re All Second-Guessing Ourselves Now
Parents and grandparents constantly rely on their intuition for raising kids. With Delta, I just feel helpless.
The Real Reason Kids Don’t Like School
Loneliness is a far bigger problem than a distaste for hard work.
There’s No Time for Small Talk in Middle Age
“It really is the most unexpected thing that you can meet some of your best friends in your 30s. I thought that ship had sailed," Jessica St. Clair said of her friendship with fellow actor June Diane Raphael.
The Remote Work–Fertility Connection
It’s easier for parents whose jobs can be done remotely to juggle work and child care. This digital divide is starting to shape who chooses to have kids.
Fake Forgiveness Is Toxic for Relationships
Accepting an apology or brushing off a slight can benefit the offender and the offended alike—but only if you really commit to it.
Amazon Killed the Name Alexa
Parents are fleeing from a name that can be, at best, a nuisance and, at worst, associated with subservience.