The Endless Goodbye
More than a decade before my dad died, I lost him to dementia.
Family
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.
In Praise of ‘Difficult’ Kids
Feisty children can be exhausting. They also possess a moral fire that deserves cultivating.
The Forgotten Female Pilots of World War II
The WASPs risked their lives flying for the Army. But for decades, the U.S. government refused to recognize their military service.
What Atheism Could Not Explain
How falling in love inspired the author Christopher Beha to go back to church
The Tyranny of the Relationship Gap
Age gaps, swag gaps, woke gaps—where does it end?
Literature Has a Stay-at-Home-Dad Problem
Unemployable, emasculated, blundering: In novels, full-time fathers seem to always be falling short.
Young Men Aren’t the Only Ones Struggling
Women might be having an even harder time.
American Kids Used to Eat Everything
Children in the 19th century happily consumed wild plants and organ meats. What happened?
Most People Don’t Have a ‘Type’
Many daters have a list of traits they’re looking for in a partner—but can be perfectly happy with someone who has few of them.
Let Your Kids Fail
Early exposure to setbacks can help children confront later disappointments without falling apart.
The Mystery of Henry Fordham
How did my great-great-grandfather become a free man?
The Problem With Using AI in Your Personal Life
Using LLMs to talk with your friends is efficient. It’s also bad etiquette.