In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids
Feisty children can be exhausting. They also possess a moral fire that deserves cultivating.
Family
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.
The Sneaky-Saver Generation
Gen Z may have a Peter Pan reputation—but it’s also saving a lot of money.
The New Old Dating Trend
Why is matchmaking having a renaissance?
The Ones We Sent Away
I thought my mother was an only child. I was wrong.
America’s Latest Health-Care Debacle Has an Absurd Cause
Millions of people are losing Medicaid because of paperwork.
Dear Therapist: My Husband Had a Relationship With His Best Friend
The man he says is “like a brother” to him turns out to have been more than that.
American Family Life Should Not Be This Volatile
Welcome to the age of tremors.
What Kind of Villain Doesn’t Clean Up After Their Dog?
You can lead a dog to grass, but you can’t make his human scoop.
The Gesture That Encapsulates Remote-Work Life
The “Zoom wave” is awkward, corny, and vital.
The Curious Personality Changes of Older Age
When people lose the ability to control their circumstances, their selves sometimes evolve instead.
Minimalism Is Neat, but Clutter Makes a Home
I don’t love the look of mismatched junk, but the mess satisfies a deeper emotional need.
The Gravitational Pull of Supervising Kids All the Time
When so many people think hovering is what good parents do, how do you stop?