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The Problem With ‘Affordable’ Child Care
The service is essential to families and communities. It should be free.
Don’t Tell America the Babysitter’s Dead
For decades, sitting was both a job and a rite of passage. Now it feels more...
They Ate at My Table, Then Ignored My People
As a Palestinian food writer, I believed culinary exchange could build empathy. In so many cases,...
A Subtle Shift Shaking Up Sibling Relationships
The age gap between children is widening—and altering family dynamics.
The Fairy-Tale Promises of Montessori Parenting
No matter how hard you work to organize a playroom, you can’t eliminate chaos or uncertainty...
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.
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 Paradox of Stay-at-Home Parents
American society is largely built around the assumption that one parent will stay home. So why...
I Don’t Know If I Can Call Myself a Mom
I’ve had three miscarriages, seven reproductive surgeries, and one infant loss. I still don’t have a...
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.
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.
Maybe Don’t Send That Voice Note
The audio messages can encourage selfishness—unless you use them gracefully.