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Allie Volpe

Allie Volpe

Correspondent

    Latest articles by Allie Volpe

    How to travel now
    Your flight was canceled. Now what?Your flight was canceled. Now what?
    How to travel now

    Here’s how to get to where you want to go, and make sure your luggage makes it too.

    By Allie Volpe
    The Vox guide to extreme heat
    Too hot to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest, even in extreme summer heat.Too hot to sleep? Tips for a good night’s rest, even in extreme summer heat.
    The Vox guide to extreme heat

    Why you’re getting lousy sleep right now — and what to do about it.

    By Allie Volpe
    Even Better
    Is your kid addicted to their phone? Here’s how to set smart boundaries.Is your kid addicted to their phone? Here’s how to set smart boundaries.
    Even Better

    A definitive guide to managing your children’s tech.

    By Allie Volpe
    Even Better
    How do you know it’s time to retire?How do you know it’s time to retire?
    Even Better

    Moving on from a productive career doesn’t need to be a blow to your identity.

    By Allie Volpe
    Even Better
    Delete your dating apps and find romance offlineDelete your dating apps and find romance offline
    Even Better

    It’s not as scary as you might think.

    By Allie Volpe
    Even Better
    Yes, you should prepare your kids for climate disastersYes, you should prepare your kids for climate disasters
    Even Better

    The catastrophic effects of climate change can happen anywhere. Here’s how to help your kids cope before, during, and after an emergency.

    By Allie Volpe
    Even Better
    Going on vacation with friends? Read this first.Going on vacation with friends? Read this first.
    Even Better

    If you want to get away together, but you don’t want to fight, here’s what you need to know.

    By Allie Volpe
    Why we seek revenge — and what to do instead
    Even Better

    Getting even can feel thrilling, but it’s worth weighing the cost.

    By Allie Volpe
    Culture
    How Inside Out 2 tackles the science of teenage emotionsHow Inside Out 2 tackles the science of teenage emotions
    Culture

    Talking with the psychologists who brought the real science of emotion to the Pixar film.

    By Allie Volpe
    Family
    What your sibling birth order does — and doesn’t — explainWhat your sibling birth order does — and doesn’t — explain
    Family

    Are you destined to always be the “eldest daughter”?

    By Allie Volpe