Every writer dreams of writing a book that will touch people.

Social media is fine, but we need to put the phones down and look somebody in the eye. Talk to your neighbor. Talk to your community. Especially talk to the one you love. It's all about connection. It's hard, but it's ultimately what gives us meaning in the world.

Americans know more about religion than almost any other topic.

Knowing more about family history is the single biggest predictor of a child's emotional well-being. Grandparents can play a special role in this process, too.

I set out to write an anti-parenting parenting book.

After a while, a surprising theme emerged. The single most important thing you can do for your family may be the simplest of all: Develop a strong family narrative.

The key idea of agile is that teams essentially manage themselves. ... It works in software, and it turns out that it works with kids.