Why Do Big Families Get Such a Bad Rap?
I have many siblings. And in so many ways, my life is richer for it.
The Friendship Files
The Six Forces That Fuel Friendship
I’ve spent more than three years interviewing friends for “The Friendship Files.” Here’s what I’ve learned.
Dear Therapist: How Do I Deal With My Hostile Sister?
My boyfriend is uncomfortable around her, but my mom wants him to come for the holidays.
What If You Just Skipped the Holidays?
You can be a good family member without following traditions.
The Slow, Quiet Demise of American Romance
Long before calls for a 4B-style sex strike, men and women in the United States were already giving up on dating.
Would You Pay $1,000 for a Family Photo?
Just about anyone can take a picture with their smartphone. But some parents are paying top dollar to capture the perfect image.
Thanksgiving Should Be in October
A modest proposal for fixing the back-to-back-holiday crunch
Dear Therapist: No One Wants to Host My In-Laws for the Holidays
My husband’s parents are divorcing, and they are worried about being alone.
Why Are Dogs So Obsessed With Lamb Chop?
In a market with thousands of toys, somehow the 1960s puppet has become ubiquitous.
Get Ready for Higher Food Prices
Trump vowed to lower food prices. His policies will almost certainly do the opposite.
The Not-So-Woke Generation Z
The same young people once derided as liberal snowflakes are moving to the right.
Abandon the Empty Nest. Instead, Try the Open Door.
Adults whose kids have left home deserve a metaphor that emphasizes possibility.
Don’t Turn Inward
After a bruising election, many Americans may feel an impulse toward solitude. That’s the wrong instinct.
What I Didn’t Understand About Apple Picking
The activity can seem trivial, but it offers more than you might assume.
This Might Be a Turning Point for Child-Free Voters
They haven’t had a strong reason to unite—until this election.
An Overlooked Path to a Financial Fresh Start
Bankruptcy could help many Americans forgive their debts—yet few take advantage of it.
Dear Therapist: I’m Worried About My Brother
His wife’s behavior has made him a shell of his former self.
Americans Are Hoarding Their Friends
And the practice may be making people feel more lonely.
A Parent’s Guide to Surviving Middle School
A phase of life to be not just endured, but enjoyed
This Influencer Says You Can’t Parent Too Gently
Chelsey Hauge-Zavaleta wants parents to avoid punishing their kids and focus on “loving connection” instead. Do her methods work—or do they turn kids into little tyrants?
The Branch of Philosophy All Parents Should Know
Care ethics just might transform the way people think about what they owe their children.
The Most Miraculous—And Overlooked—Type of Milk
Shelf-stable milk is a miracle of food science that Americans just won’t drink.