Caitlin is an author, essayist, and social critic known for her incisive commentary on family, culture, education, and modern life. A longtime contributing writer for The Atlantic, her essays have been recognized as finalists for the National Magazine Awards and featured in The Best American Essays and The Best American Magazine Writing. She is the author of the bestselling books To Hell With All That and Girl Land, and is widely respected for her thoughtful, often provocative writing on contemporary social issues, parenting, and the evolving roles of women and families.