The Work of Caring for My Daughter Will Never Be ‘Efficient’
A constellation of people are essential to my disabled child’s life. Trump’s cuts to education and Medicaid threaten to steal them away.
Family
Fathers Don’t Just Protect—They Prepare
My grandfather helped his family survive in Nazi-occupied Austria. What his story taught me about fatherhood.
Another Side of Modern Fatherhood
We hear a lot about how men are struggling, toxic, or both. Dr. Becky begs to differ.
The Father-Daughter Routine That Transformed Our Family Life
In my household, Saturday is “Dad-urday.”
The Growing Belief in ‘Love at First Sight’
Dating vibes may be dark, but a surprisingly optimistic notion about romance seems to be making a comeback.
What’s So Shocking About a Man Who Loves His Wife?
The term wife guy is now a pejorative. It shouldn’t be.
You Don’t Know Yourself as Well as You Think You Do
And that’s okay.
Lament for the IRL Craft Shop
The closing of Joann means the loss of another destination for creative discovery—and community.
Bring Back Communal Kid Discipline
Many American adults hesitate to correct strangers’ children in public. I wish it weren’t so.
How a Recession Might Tank American Romance
Historically, in dark times people have sought love. But today might be different.
It Should Not Be Controversial to Plead for Gaza’s Children
Israel’s limits on aid have put the region at “critical risk of famine.” Help is within reach. But it’s not enough—and it’s arriving too slowly.