by Laura | Jul 8, 2011 | Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Media-Related
We all know the many ways we can get irritated at the movies. People talking, cell phones going off, cell phone lights on-and yes, screaming babies and disruptive kids that just shouldn’t be there. Well, Alamo Drafthouse Theaters have policies that make sure...
by Laura | May 2, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues, Childfree Media-Related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Last month’s On-the-Ground question was: How does pro-baby messaging show up online? Here’s what people said: The May Question: There is a pronatal orientation that “Children come first.” How does a “Kids come first” orientation...
by Laura | Apr 20, 2011 | Childfree Interview-Related, Childfree Issues, Childfree Media-Related
In my search for people involved with the National Alliance for Optional Parenthood (NAOP) that was in existence in the 70-80s, I recently found a wonderful woman named Marcia Drut-Davis. She was President of the Long Island Chapter from 1974 to 1977. In 1974, NAOP...
by Laura | Apr 1, 2011 | Childfree Media-Related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
The March On-the-Ground question was: In your opinion, what is the most powerful example of pro-baby messaging in the media? Here’s what you said: The April Question: In your internet travels, tune into pro-baby messaging–How does pro-baby messaging show...
by Laura | Mar 29, 2011 | Childfree Media-Related
I recently queried folks on my facebook page about TV shows they knew of that have no characters with children, or shows that don’t involve pregnancy or children (at least so far), and people responded with more shows than I expected! Here’s the list so...
by Laura | Dec 10, 2010 | Childfree Interview-Related, Childfree Media-Related
Last night I caught Barbara Walters interview with Oprah. Along with dispelling silly rumors that have been floating around that she is a lesbian, I was pleasantly surprised that she talked about why she never had kids. In 2000 I came so close to being on...