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.
To Be Happy, Hide From the Spotlight
Even if you have no interest in being a pop star or the president, beware the siren song of prestige.
Masks Are Changing How Kids Interact
Some kids are struggling to recognize each other through masks—but schools and parents can teach them other skills to compensate.
How to Break a Phone Addiction
You can forge a happier relationship with your devices by using them more mindfully.
The Gender Researcher’s Guide to an Equal Marriage
In their personal lives, sociologists attempt to ward off the same inequalities that they study at work.
I Didn’t Know My Mom Was Dying. Then She Was Gone.
Would things have been better if I had known the truth?
How to Rekindle a Long-Distance Friendship
“I think about nonphysical connections as seeds for potential future physical connections—things that can blossom.”
A Profession Is Not a Personality
Reducing yourself to any single characteristic, whether it be your title or your job performance, is a deeply damaging act.
My Dad Is Dead. His Landlord Just Evicted Him.
A jumble of complicated and unexpected logistical tasks can fall into your lap after a loved one dies.
Consent Is About More Than Sex
Respecting personal boundaries is important in all interactions. The pandemic has made that clearer than ever.
The Difference Between Hope and Optimism
For starters, hope is better.