Adult Halloween Is Stupid, Embarrassing, and Very Important
The most inherently childish holiday might be the one grown-ups need the most.
How to Make Life More Transcendent
Even if you’re not religious
Adoption Is Not a Fairy-Tale Ending
It’s a complicated beginning.
Babies Don’t Need Fancy Things
Our culture sends parents the message that if they buy the right products, they can ensure their child’s success. The idea is an illusion—but a tempting one.
The Only Two Choices I’ve Ever Made
Motherhood and divorce
Envy, the Happiness Killer
Eradicating this ugly emotion entirely would be impossible, but we can stop fueling it with our behavior.
Why We Long for the Most Difficult Days of Parenthood
Older parents are always telling parents of young children to cherish every second; it will be gone in a flash. But it’s very difficult advice to follow in the thick of it.
I Thought I’d Found a Cheat Code for Parenting
But by gamifying my kids’ lives, I was toying with powers I did not understand.
If You Want Success, Pursue Happiness
Many people chase achievement, assuming it will lead to well-being. They should reverse that order of operations.
Why We Do Things We Know We’ll Regret
Our instincts often steer us to love things and use people. We need to do the opposite.
Technology Can Make Your Relationships Shallower
But it’s all in how you use it.
American Family Policy Is Holding Schools Back
A child’s ability to succeed in the classroom is powerfully influenced by their home environment. Giving parents the support they need could be key to fixing American education.
Dear Therapist: We’re Cutting My Husband’s Parents Out of Our Lives
How do we explain the estrangement to our kids?
How I Finally Learned My Name
An email from a stranger sent me on a quest back in time, to the years before the Holocaust, in search of my family and myself.
Why Adults Still Dream About School
Long after graduation, anxiety in waking life often drags dreamers back into the classroom.
Don’t Objectify Yourself
Thinking of yourself as an observer is better for your happiness than obsessing over being observed.
What Do Dogs Know About Us?
Man’s best friend is surprisingly skilled at getting inside your head.
11 Ancient Solutions for Modern Malaise
The Roman philosopher Seneca’s essay “On a Happy Life” is full of lessons that are as pertinent today as they were two millennia ago.
Against the Fun Fact
Forced, awkward personal disclosures are a terrible way to kick anything off.
The Problem With Kindergarten
Early education is vital. So why aren’t students guaranteed access to it?
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