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.
What’s the Point of School Photos Anymore?
The portraits are kitschy and expensive—but parents can’t seem to stop buying them.
‘Grandparenting on Eggshells’
Many parents are teaching their children that they don’t owe their relatives hugs—which means new rules for everyone.
The Social Cost of Being a Morning Person
Rising early is great for my productivity—and hard on my relationships.
How to Cheat at Conversation
A new AI tool promises to improve social interactions but instead makes them worse.
The End of Naked Locker Rooms
What we lose when casual nudity disappears
The Most Useless Piece of Parenting Advice
The problem with telling moms “It takes a village”
The Missing Kayaker
What happened to Ryan Borgwardt?
The Pantsless Trend Reaches Its Logical Conclusion
Celebrities have embraced a new sort of garment: the fashion diaper.
The Lonely New Vices of American Life
Booze is down and weed is up, and that’s doing something to us as a country.
When Helicopter Parents Touch Down—At College
Hovering moms and dads are following their kids all the way to campus.