Dear Therapist: My Dying Wife Has a Challenging Request for Her Funeral
She doesn’t want her estranged family to attend. I want to respect her wishes, but am not sure the excluded family members will.
Why IVF Has Divided France
The country is forever caught between tradition and innovation, universalism and individual rights.
A Teen-Run Book Charity and the Friendship It Built
“To know that there were people in my school doing things that I had dreamed about doing was really crazy to me.”
What Jane Austen Thought Marriage Couldn’t Do
She wrote her six novels as the institution was undergoing a tectonic shift—to being less about social and financial networks and more about love.
What Is Facebook Dating For?
An app that matches people based on their offline lives is a great idea—but 2019 is a strange time to have it.
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Gender-Reveal Backlash
The psychology behind a controversial trend
How a Kids’-News Outlet Is Explaining Impeachment
When explosive political allegations arise, Time for Kids is there to translate them for young audiences.
The Intimacy of Cat Photography
A professional cat portraitist reveals the secrets to his delicate craft.
Dear Therapist: I Don’t Approve of My Daughter’s Boyfriend
If she stays with her current partner, I’m worried that she’ll end up alone, childless, and unhappy.
A World-Famous Pastry Chef's Heartbreaking Regret
Milton Abel II reflects on the event that led to his decision to leave the upper echelon of the restaurant world.
Some Men Share Their Secrets Only in Therapy
And they would probably benefit from confiding in more people.
My Husband Paid Me to Do Housework
We wanted to address a systemic, gendered imbalance. It didn’t really work.
Why the Myth of Period Syncing Won’t Go Away
For decades, researchers have been poking holes in the study that introduced the concept of “menstrual synchrony.” Many people believe in it anyway.
I Used to Clean Houses. Then I Hired a Maid.
I know how grueling the job can be, and I swore I’d never ask someone to do it for me. But then I found myself in need of help.
Kid Chess Champions Share Their Secrets
Meet pint-size future grand masters at the 2019 Elementary Chess Championships.
How College Changes the Parent-Child Relationship
The distance can actually strengthen the bond.
Dear Therapist: I Can’t Stop Thinking About My Therapist’s Grindr Profile
I now know intimate details about his sexual preferences, and feel like I can’t interact with him normally.
Whom Would You Trust If You Were Trapped in the Airport During a Coup?
“We were strong for each other. I don’t think I could have been as clever or as grounded had it been just me by myself.”
The Hidden Costs of P.E.
Physical-education programs were designed to encourage health and fitness, but they may be counterproductive.
Back-to-School Night Is Hard for Single Parents
Meant to be welcoming, such events can make solo parents feel isolated.