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 Holiday Traditions of a Nation Long Dead
Soviet New Years, a ritual that survived the country’s dissolution, may be in danger of slipping away.
A Better Way to Think About New Year’s Resolutions
The best way to improve yourself is to help others too.
The Truth About Immigration That MAGA Doesn’t Acknowledge
American families rely on immigrants to take care of their children.
‘Commuting Is Bad’—Particularly for Women
A growing body of research shows how longer travel times affect moms’ ability to work.
Why Couples Therapists Are Sick of ‘Therapy-Speak’
What happens when spouses accuse each other of gaslighting? Nothing good.
When Did the Job Market Get So Rude?
Employer ghosting is on the rise. Now candidates are punching back.
The New Allowance
As the financial ecosystem has gotten more complex, so have parents’ payments to kids.
Life for 30-Somethings Is Getting More Stressful
But maybe also more meaningful
The One Line Americans (Weirdly) Choose to Wait In
Grocery self-checkout lines are now often longer than the staffed ones.
Why Taylor Swift’s Accent Has Changed
And yours might too.