Nostalgia Is a Shield Against Unhappiness
Happy memories have a uniquely protective power against a sad present.
The Family Who Tried to End Racism Through Adoption
Bob and Sheryl Guterl saw their family as a kind of “ark for the age of the nuclear bomb” and attempted to gather “two of every race.”
Special Ed Shouldn’t Be Separate
Isolating kids from their peers is unjust.
How to Find Joy in Your Sisyphean Existence
Life is full of boring, futile, absurd tasks. You’ll be happier if you can laugh at it all.
Dear Therapist: My Daughter’s ‘Brother’ Is Actually Her Father
After 30 years, I want to tell her the truth, but I don’t know how.
How My Wife and I Took Back Our Sundays
We have an agreement: One day a week, we do absolutely nothing. In a society obsessed with productivity, this is harder than it should be—but it’s worth it.
Happiness Is a Warm Coffee
All hail the miracle bean.
The Parent Test Stokes American Parenting’s Worst Impulses
The reality competition show reinforces an isolationist vision of family life that is fueled by fear.
The Children of the Nazis’ Genetic Project
Across Europe, some adoptees have had to face a dark realization about their origins.
The Secret-Police Files That Revealed My Family’s History
If those records are damaged in Russia’s invasion, other Ukrainians might not have the same chance.
Judging Parents Online Is a National Sport
Whether they share their joys or their struggles, parents just can’t win on social media.
An Old Romantic Custom We Should Bring Back
The best gift you can give your Valentine is reading a poem out loud.
The Enduring Romance of Mixtapes
Why song curation is a love language
Attachment Style Isn’t Destiny
Our past experiences do shape our relationships. But we’re not doomed to repeat unhealthy patterns forever.
What’s the Smallest Amount of Therapy That’s Still Effective?
Many people make meaningful emotional progress in just a handful of sessions.
The Bizarre Relationship of a ‘Work Wife’ and a ‘Work Husband’
The work marriage is a strange response to our anxieties about mixed-gender friendships, heightened by the norms of a professional environment.
The Hidden Link Between Workaholism and Mental Health
Long hours on the job can temporarily ease the symptoms of depression and anxiety. But you’re better off leaving the office and facing your feelings head-on.
Dear Therapist: Can I Cut My Mom Off From My Children If She Won’t Seek Therapy?
She hasn’t been a great parent to me, and I don’t want her repeating those patterns with my future kids.
The Summer-Camp Feeding Frenzy Has Already Begun
The “every family for itself” approach to child care in the U.S. means parents’ options for three months of the year are shelling out for expensive camps, fighting for limited slots in affordable programs, or nothing.
Why Are Toy Commercials Still Like This?
Plenty of modern parents want their kids to play with whatever they like. But in ad-world, dolls are for girls, and trucks are for boys.
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