The Most Tortured Relationship in America
Monogamy is one of the last bipartisan ideals—even if people struggle to live up to it.
Family
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.
Everyone Thinks They Need a NeeDoh
But no one can find one.
American Family Policy Is Holding Schools Back
A child’s ability to succeed in the classroom is powerfully influenced by their home environment. Giving parents the support they need could be key to fixing American education.
Dear Therapist: We’re Cutting My Husband’s Parents Out of Our Lives
How do we explain the estrangement to our kids?
How I Finally Learned My Name
An email from a stranger sent me on a quest back in time, to the years before the Holocaust, in search of my family and myself.
Why Adults Still Dream About School
Long after graduation, anxiety in waking life often drags dreamers back into the classroom.
Don’t Objectify Yourself
Thinking of yourself as an observer is better for your happiness than obsessing over being observed.
What Do Dogs Know About Us?
Man’s best friend is surprisingly skilled at getting inside your head.
11 Ancient Solutions for Modern Malaise
The Roman philosopher Seneca’s essay “On a Happy Life” is full of lessons that are as pertinent today as they were two millennia ago.
Against the Fun Fact
Forced, awkward personal disclosures are a terrible way to kick anything off.
The Problem With Kindergarten
Early education is vital. So why aren’t students guaranteed access to it?
What’s Missing From Empathy
Feeling others’ pain can make everyone less happy if you don’t learn to tolerate it.