November 18, 2023

Life With Minivan

The minivan life takes a turn when the kids are old enough to drive. My life is pretty relaxing right now, but there’s a chilling period […]
November 8, 2023

‘Modern Love Podcast’: Did I Fail as a Parent?

Julia Botero, Christina Djossa and Jen Poyant and Dan Powell and Listen and follow Modern LoveApple Podcasts | Spotify ‘I think what we did when we sent […]
October 6, 2023

My (Liberating) Secret Shame

I may be unable to have children, and I am relieved. When I was 16, my mother told me that I would never be happier. Entering […]
September 25, 2023

Egg Crack Challenge and Cheese Slice Trick: Are Parents OK?

With the “cheese slice trick” and the “egg crack challenge,” parents vie for viral recognition — and the illusion of control over their children. The other […]
September 8, 2023

Who Is Trusted to Have a Child?

As a married gay man and an emergency pediatrician, I continue to wrestle with expectations of having a ‘traditional’ family life. A few years ago, while […]
August 11, 2023

Never Give Your Child Five Names

If you do, he may never be able to leave you. Thirty-six years ago, heavy with child, I argued with my husband about what to name […]
June 20, 2023

Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Wore an Orange Wig’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. A Rare Chance My oldest child and I drove from Massachusetts to New […]
June 13, 2023

Daddy, Are You an Influencer?

Fueled by the pandemic and TikTok, a market for content made by fathers has staying power. Meet the “Dadfluencers.” Like many parents in the early months […]
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 […]
March 22, 2023

How a $100 Bet Saved Our Relationship

Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Elyssa Dudley and Sara Sarasohn and Listen and follow Modern LoveApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Amazon Music “From an early age, I […]