The Holocaust Started With My Great-Uncle’s Murder
Arthur Kahn is believed to be the first Jewish person killed by the Nazis. I’ve known the story of his death as long as I can remember, but I wanted to learn the story of his life.
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.
Adopting My Son Changed My Understanding of Family
People told me that a parent’s love is different from any other kind. Now I know better.
How to Stop Dating People Who Are Wrong for You
Focus on the long term. Don’t try to replace your ex. Plus three more cures for unhealthy romantic habits.
How to Make the Baggage of Your Past Easier to Carry
Rewriting the stories you tell about yourself can make for a better future.
The U.S. Leaves Parents On Their Own for a Reason
America’s lack of family support rests on a false assumption: that providing help discourages parents from taking responsibility for their children.
My Religion Makes Me Pro-abortion
Many of us working to protect access to abortion are doing so because of our faith, not in spite of it.
She Wouldn’t Exist if Not for Her Friend’s Family
“It’s shown me the extent to which human beings can be extraordinary to each other.”
The Case for Mindful Cursing
Swearing can make you happier, as long as you do it for the right reasons.
The State Finally Letting Teens Sleep In
Adolescents in the U.S. are chronically sleep-deprived, in part because most schools start too early. This summer, California will become the first state in the nation to require later start times.
The Teens Slipping Through the Cracks on Dating Apps
Although these platforms say they are doing what they can to keep kids under 18 off, they aren’t succeeding.
Listening to America’s Kids After Uvalde
Following last month’s shooting, students around the country wrote letters to legislators and to the bereaved, expressing their fear, sadness, and desire for change.
The Perks of Being a Hot Mess
No one’s judging you as harshly as you judge yourself.
The Kind of Prayer That Could Make a Difference
Offering “thoughts and prayers” after a mass shooting has become synonymous with doing nothing at all. But faith, in its best form, requires intent to act.
‘This Is the Price We Pay to Live in This Kind of Society’
Seeing news of mass shooting after mass shooting can produce both a stress response and a cynical sense that nothing will change.
Students Should Refuse to Go Back to School
Despite the hopelessness after Uvalde, we’re closer to understanding the kind of social movement that might actually affect gun reform.
Dear Therapist: My Daughter’s Boundaries Are Preventing Us From Having a Relationship
I have felt for many years that she has kept me at arm’s length, and it seems to have worsened recently.
Is Online Presence a Turnoff?
The internet can be toxic or unproductive. But in its better forms, it’s an interest like any other—one that can become a keystone of a world that partners build together.
The Two Choices That Keep a Midlife Crisis at Bay
Middle age is an opportunity to find transcendence.
10 Years After Sandy Hook, Here We Are Again
I wish I could tell the people of Uvalde that they will be the last mourners. But in the decade since the Newtown shooting, we’ve refused to answer the question of what it would take to actually change something.
The Unique Challenge of Raising Teenagers Right Now
I can no longer honestly tell my kids that everything will be okay.
What Is Life Like When We Subtract Work From It?
Sabbaticals can give people an invaluable opportunity to rest and reflect on their identity beyond their job.