by Laura | Nov 25, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues
A recent Dear Abby I ran across, “Childless Grandchild Left Out of Will,” got me thinking about the childfree, wills and inheritance. Here are 3 reasons why the childfree might not make it into wills: Will Tradition I am no expert on the history of...
by Laura | Nov 22, 2011 | Childfree Lifestyles, Laura's La Vie Childfree Writings Library
We talk about the challenges of being childfree a lot here, but at this time of year, let’s talk about what is great about having chosen not to have children–when it comes to the childfree life, what is on your list to be thankful for? I’ll start....
by Laura | Nov 18, 2011 | Childfree & Religious Topics, Childfree Issues, Childfree Research-related
I recently had an announcement on the front page of this blog regarding the opportunity to participate in Nicole Ross’ survey project for a class of hers at the Canberra Institute of Technology. It is on religious affiliation in the childfree community. The...
by Laura | Nov 15, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Media-Related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
I know this blog steers clear of rant, but when I saw headlines applauding Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar’s announcement that they are pregnant with #20, I did want to pound some keys here and rant. I have calmed down, and land with these thoughts… On one hand, I...
by Laura | Nov 11, 2011 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles
This month’s On-the-Ground question is about childfree travel. Lots of great childfree travel stories and tips are coming in–please write in yours! On childfree travel tips, here’s some advice from David Flynn of the Sydney Morning Herald on beating...