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.
A Culture War in the Bedroom
A new film pokes fun at Gen Z’s inhibitions—erotic and otherwise.
The New Parent Trap
At summer camp, the kids may be far from home, but technology is keeping many moms and dads tethered to them—and anxious.
A Sibling Is Not Always a ‘Gift’
The term assumes that adding a child to a family is for the best. But that’s not the case for everyone.
The Best Parenting Hack Is Being Rich
Young kids shouldn’t have screen time, a new report warns. But who can afford to follow that advice?
The Great Romance Slump
Why are so few young people finding love?
I Love My Emotionally Stunted Friendships
My relationships with other men are centered on shared activities. Why do some people see that as a problem?
Why Kids Can’t Quit Roblox
The mechanics of many games on the platform are nearly identical to those of slot machines and sports-betting apps.
The Horrible Rise of the Makeout Police
A year after the Coldplay incident, another couple is going viral for PDA.
Another Symptom of Growing Isolation
A recent study found that people spoke fewer words a day in 2019 than in 2005.
When Middle Age Actually Starts
Trying to attach some numbers to a fuzzy phase of life