Dad Culture Has Nothing to Do With Parenting
Modern fathers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever. Jokes about “dad bods” and “dad rock” haven’t caught up to that reality.
The Fairy-Tale Promises of Montessori Parenting
No matter how hard you work to organize a playroom, you can’t eliminate chaos or uncertainty from the task of raising kids.
Dear Therapist: I Miss Having Sex
I’m a 70-year-old widow, and I don’t know how to get my needs met.
The Myth of Codependency
Relationships can be inconvenient—but we all depend on others.
The Irony of the Sephora Tweens
Products glorifying youth are being sold to actual youth.
The Mystery of Partner ‘Convergence’
Couples’ personalities can become more similar over time—but the causes are still enigmatic.
First Comes the Breakup, Then Comes the ‘Thrive Post’
Living well is the best revenge, they say. But in the age of social media, an even better revenge is publicizing how well we’re living.
A Paradigm Shift in How Scientists Study Kids
Developmental psychology is notoriously reliant on certain demographics of children. A new tool is changing that.
The Friends Who Are Caring for Each Other in Older Age
Too often, being cared for can mean feeling like a burden. But friends who care for one another flip that dynamic.
The Paradox of Stay-at-Home Parents
American society is largely built around the assumption that one parent will stay home. So why is there so little material support for homemakers?
I Don’t Know If I Can Call Myself a Mom
After enduring infant loss and years of fertility challenges, I still don’t have a child.
Why Don’t We Teach People How to Parent?
The ways that Americans used to learn child-rearing are falling apart. The new ones aren’t filling the gaps left behind.
Dear Therapist: My Daughter Tried to Confront My Ex-husband’s New Wife
Now he has cut her off and expects an apology.
Long Live the Chicago Rat Hole
Even something that starts as irony can give us a sense of community.
Americans Can’t Decide What It Means to Grow Up
Living alone tends to be idolized as a sign of maturity. But maybe that’s misguided.
Why Rich People Don’t Cover Their Windows
An unexpected status symbol has become a fixture of high-end homes.
The Vibes Are Off During the First Week of the Year
The transition to the new year brings a dreadful whiplash from rest to productivity.
Why Parents Struggle So Much in the World’s Richest Country
Raising kids shouldn’t be this hard.
My Father, the Giant
His life’s work was caring for the people he loved.
Maybe Don’t Send That Voice Note
The audio messages can encourage selfishness—unless you use them gracefully.