Families and Family Life

May 13, 2023

Welcome to the Era of Very Earnest Parenting

Millennials, guided by influencers like Dr. Becky and the women behind Big Little Feelings, are trying to deal with their children in a new way. A […]
May 12, 2023

My Mother, the Stranger

After cutting off all contact with my mother, I tried to let go. Now I’m trying to hold on. I found Soph on an app. I […]
February 24, 2023

How Could I Deny Him Fatherhood?

He wanted children. I didn’t. What happened next was completely unexpected. When we found out the pregnancy was ectopic and life-threatening, my husband vowed to never […]
December 27, 2022

Day 27: What Are Kids Saying About Kwanzaa?

“Kugichagulia!” said Parker Johnson, 5, of Pasadena, Calif., giggling as he pronounced the Swahili word three times in rapid succession. One of the seven principles of […]
December 21, 2022

Pomegranates Brighten the Darkest Night of the Year

When I was in college, every winter break my mom would welcome me home with a Tupperware full of anar, or pomegranates in Farsi. I’d plop […]
December 4, 2022

Day 4: Tiny Love Stories for the Holiday Season

The holidays are a time of joy and celebration but also often spur feelings of loneliness and longing. As editors of the Modern Love column, we […]
November 23, 2022

How to Survive Your First Holiday Season as Newlyweds

Melding traditions and splitting your time between families can often lead to more dread than jolly. Here’s how to prepare for some of the common pitfalls […]
November 23, 2022

How to Survive Your First Holiday Season as Newlyweds

Melding traditions and splitting your time between families can often lead to more dread than jolly. Here’s how to prepare for some of the common pitfalls […]
November 4, 2022

‘Design Mom’ Gabrielle Blair Pivots to Politics

After 16 years of making a name for herself as a blogger and home decor expert, Design Mom has written her manifesto — about reproductive health. […]
September 1, 2022

An Apple Watch for Your 5-Year-Old? More Parents Say Yes.

Florian Fangohr waffled for about a year over whether to buy an Apple Watch SE as a gift. The smart watch cost $279, and he worried […]