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Should you be friends with your kids?
Even Better

Parents can have a great relationship with their kids without being their friend.

By Allie Volpe
The limits of therapy-speak
Even Better

Why it’s so appealing to use pop psychology terms — and when to stop.

By Allie Volpe
Where are all the apartments for families?Where are all the apartments for families?
Policy

Cities are finally starting to build more housing — but not for people with kids.

By Rachel Cohen
Small acts of kindness matter more than you think
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Text a friend, write a thank-you note, compliment a stranger — people appreciate these gestures.

By Allie Volpe
How to foster your purpose wherever you are in life
Even Better

A non-stressful approach to figuring out what guides you.

By Allie Volpe
Everyone messes up. Here’s how to say you’re sorry.
Even Better

It’s easy to give a bad apology. Here’s how to give a good one.

By Allie Volpe
How to offer help when you don’t know what to say
Even Better

Be validating and specific when extending a helping hand.

By Allie Volpe
Why daughters fight with their mothers
Features

A Georgetown linguist analyzed hours’ worth of conversations between mothers and their adult daughters. Here’s what she found out.

By Eleanor Barkhorn
Why your family drives you crazy
Family

Being comfortable around your relatives can actually lead to more conflict.

By Emily Esfahani Smith