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Chris Chafin

Latest articles by Chris Chafin

The age of monsters
Features

In the ’80s and ’90s, kids’ media was full of murder and mayhem. What changed?

By Chris Chafin
What “baby bust”? New and soon-to-be parents on choosing to have kids in dark times.
The Highlight

“Maybe it’s like a psychological trick to make yourself feel better, but I don’t regret it.”

By Chris Chafin
Fights, naps, chaos, and cuddles: 4 dads on how the pandemic transformed their notion of fatherhood
Features

“I think, without question, this is the most time I’ve spent with my kids, ever.”

By Chris Chafin
Gender-neutral baby clothes: a quietly radical movement
The Highlight

A century ago, we swaddled infants in gender-neutral outfits. So why is it so hard now?

By Chris Chafin