The Costume I Can’t Persuade My Husband to Throw Away
Its name is Wolf Dawg, and it hasn’t been cleaned in 18 years.
Family
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A Halloween Myth That Can Finally Die
What sugar actually does to kids
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Sending a Silly Meme Is an Act of Love
The case for a common, occasionally annoying, and secretly sweet digital habit
Stop Trying to Be Your Best Self
A new book argues that being sort of confident is enough.
The Gene Kelly School of Life
I thought I was okay, until I started watching musicals with my daughter—and couldn’t stop crying.
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One Weird Trick to Feel More Relaxed at Home
It will bring you the most possible peace for the least possible effort.
The Holiday Traditions of a Nation Long Dead
Soviet New Years, a ritual that survived the country’s dissolution, may be in danger of slipping away.
A Better Way to Think About New Year’s Resolutions
The best way to improve yourself is to help others too.
The Truth About Immigration That MAGA Doesn’t Acknowledge
American families rely on immigrants to take care of their children.
‘Commuting Is Bad’—Particularly for Women
A growing body of research shows how longer travel times affect moms’ ability to work.
Why Couples Therapists Are Sick of ‘Therapy-Speak’
What happens when spouses accuse each other of gaslighting? Nothing good.
When Did the Job Market Get So Rude?
Employer ghosting is on the rise. Now candidates are punching back.
The New Allowance
As the financial ecosystem has gotten more complex, so have parents’ payments to kids.
Life for 30-Somethings Is Getting More Stressful
But maybe also more meaningful