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...
by Laura | Nov 4, 2011 | Childfree Interview-Related, Childfree Issues
I recently had the pleasure of reconnecting with a wonderful couple, Vicki Righettini and Nathan Meyers, who were interviewed in Families of Two. They have been married 26 years now, and currently live in Boston. Vicki works as a choral arranger, playwright, and...
by Laura | Nov 1, 2011 | Childfree Issues
The October On-the-Ground Question was: If you could sum up the reason you are childfree in 1 word, what would it be? Here’s what people said, and a tee up to the November question! Feel free to add your word and why it’s your one word for why...
by Laura | Oct 31, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Research-related
Today is the day the U.N. has deemed the 7 billion milestone day; so far different population sites have differing by-the-second numbers-close to or already over 7 billion. Population Action is tracking and also can show you what number of the 7 billion you are....
by Laura | Oct 27, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree-Related Political issues
In a recent piece on Ms. Magazine’s blog, Holly Derr asked some provocative questions for anti-abortion Presidential candidates. I too would love to hear their answers to these questions, and actually from anyone who is anti-choice. Here they are. If abortion...