A recent study found that men who spend three or more hours a day on childcare experience a drop in testosterone. When I first saw reports about this study, I wasn't sure what to make of it. Tweets on the subject seemed dominated by a “watch out, dudes” tone and… [more]
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What Europe’s dogs can teach us
Europe gets a bad rap. Not only has a recent cover of Time magazine announced Europe’s decline and fall, but the church has allegedly been dead there for decades. Meanwhile, on the campaign trail, Mitt Romney regularly charges Barack Obama with being "European." What’s wrong with Europe and Europeans? Having… [more]
Living mercy
Editor's note: This is excerpted from "Grumble Hallelujah: Learning to Love Your Life Even When It Lets You Down," the new book from TC contributor Caryn Rivadeneira. My husband will tell you that I show too much mercy to our kids. And I do. I’m a terrible, inconsistent disciplinarian, and… [more]
Why students should focus on what’s now, not what’s next
Our last child is entering his senior year and we want him to relish the experience. It seems like ever since he entered high school we’ve been focused on preparation. Prepare for the next grade. Prepare for standardized tests. Prepare for college. This may seem a little radical for an… [more]
Serving single women in Mexico
For Martha, a single mother living in Mexico, life is not easy. Her husband left her two years ago. Now she works six days a week to provide for herself and her teenage daughter. Martha (whose named has been changed to provide anonymity) leaves early in the morning and comes… [more]
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