Can Parenting Make You a Better Person?
Having children led Elissa Strauss to explore what it means to care, and whether we can expand the care we have for our kids to others.
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Ten Lessons in Neighborliness From a Cohousing Community
Here's what Courtney E. Martin has learned from 10 years of living in an intentional community in Oakland, California.
Should You Date Across Big Age Differences?
Vicki Larson shares how two age-gap affairs changed her life—and the science behind relationships between much older and younger people.
How I’m Unlearning White Saviorism
Courtney E. Martin has spent her adult life dismantling the dark side of her longing to be of service to others.
Four Ways to Cope With Your Empty-Nest Grief
As her daughter leaves for college, Amy L. Eva is discovering it’s time for her to grow, as well.
Can We Bridge Our Differences Over Gun Laws?
In 2022, an activist brought political opponents together to have an emotional conversation about gun violence.
How COVID-19 Humbled Me—and Made Me a Better Doctor
A doctor reflects on what humility can bring to health care providers and their patients.
How Exploring My Father’s Life Helped Me Understand My Own
William Damon was a purpose researcher focused on the future. But doing a life review helped him heal from a difficult past.