What Could Happen if the Coronavirus Closed Schools for Days, Weeks, or Even Months
We can get a sense of what to expect from Hong Kong, where students have already been out of school for more than a month.
America’s Nursing Homes Are Bracing for an Outbreak
As the disease caused by the coronavirus has spread in a nursing home near Seattle, other facilities around the country are implementing plans to mitigate risk.
The Embers of a Childhood Lost
In the aftermath of a devastating California wildfire, children sift through the ashes of their home—and memories.
Why So Many Americans Don’t Talk About Money
The taboos vary by class, job, and circumstance.
Dear Therapist: My Wife’s Sister Touched Me Inappropriately
Her behavior toward me crossed the line, and my wife doesn’t take my concerns seriously when I express my discomfort.
Ghost Stories Keep the Roma Alive
In the lush forests of Latvia, Roma families reflect on their identity and traditions by sharing ghost stories.
The ‘Dating Market’ Is Getting Worse
The old but newly popular notion that one’s love life can be analyzed like an economy is flawed—and it’s ruining romance.
Dear Therapist: If My Sister Won’t Leave Her Awful Boyfriend, I’m Done With Her
My sister is beautiful, talented, and successful, and I don’t understand why she’s wasting her time with this guy.
Oh No, They’ve Come Up With Another Generation Label
How much do members of “Generation Alpha,” or any generation, really have in common?
The Surprisingly Fraught Question of Who Pays for Birth Control
The burden of many of the most common contraceptive methods falls on women. Some heterosexual couples try to fix that imbalance by splitting the cost.
Single-Sex Wedding Parties Don’t Make Sense Anymore
Close, platonic, mixed-gender friendships are more common than ever. Marriage ceremonies should adapt accordingly.
Dear Therapist: My Husband Accidentally Caused the Death of Our Family’s Dog
My son blames his father and won’t speak to him, but my husband is making matters worse by not apologizing.
Kids Don’t Need to Stay ‘On Track’ to Succeed
When parents portray success as a linear progression of SAT scores, acceptance to selective colleges, and high-powered internships, they set kids up for disappointment.
The New Valentine’s Day Is Coming for All Your Relationships
The holiday isn’t just for couples anymore. Does that make it better or worse?
How Two Young Hippie Friends Grew Up to Live Very Different Lives
“I’ll complain to her about how I couldn’t find a parking spot at the Nordstrom sale, while she’s complaining to me about how her goats have hoof rot.”
Two Couples Tried a Group Marriage. It Didn’t Work.
In 1969, two “conventional” married couples conducted an unwieldy social experiment.
If the Nuclear Family Has Failed, What Comes Next?
Many Americans are reimagining life at home, exploring models of kinship and community that might help more people flourish.
For Adults, Snow Days Feel Like Divine Permission to Rest
Unexpected time off after a snowfall feels like a gift because it removes the pressure to be productive.
How Hospitals Changed Their Approach to Stillbirth
Grieving patients are encouraged to see and hold their stillborn infants—and in some cases even bring them home.
‘Toddlers Are Delighted With Themselves’
Toddler selfies, sometimes taken one at a time and sometimes by the hundred, are filling up the camera rolls on parents’ smartphones. Here’s why.