In a year that has been both a deeply polarizing moment and an event of global camaraderie, these Atlantic Writer, contributor and experts deal with problems and questions we encounter in our daily lives.
Their advice is based on experience and expertise. Presenting new methods To think about topics like parenting, cooking, and building relationships. Their wise words offer advice on when to give your child a phone. Why we should consider positivity in weddings and much more.
With 2025 upon us, now feels like the time to set intentions for what you want the new year to bring. Let these thoughts guide you as you ponder what to move forward with—or leave behind.
It’s Time to Stop Inviting Plus-Ones to Weddings by Faith Hill
Additional guests are expensive. What if we abandon them?
More People Can Quit Therapy Now By Richard A. Friedman
Therapy isn’t like exercising or going to the dentist. You should finally stop.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula by Zoë Schlanger
Black plastic products such as spatulas, sushi trays and children’s toys They are often produced from recycled electronic waste. Many of these products contain relevant levels of flame retardants. And they get absorbed into our food.
You Might Be a Late Bloomer by David Brooks
For many people, talents that bloom later in life are more consequential than talents that bloom early.
Is It Wrong to Tell Children to Sorry? by Stephanie H. Murray
Some parents argue that forcing your child to apologize is useless or even harmful. The truth is more nuanced.
Focus on what’s important By Jennifer Sr.
How can we move forward as a nation without viewing strangers as enemies?
Americans Lose the Plan on Cooking Oil By Yasmin Tayag
Choosing olive oil is like trying to plan a trip to Europe, Greece, Italy or Spain? For the above basic ingredients Oil can be tricky. But having to stick to the small matter of cooking oil It’s easy to lose track of the plot.
End Telephone Childhood Now by Jonathan Haidt
The phone-based world in which children and teenagers grow up is extremely hostile to human development.
