by Laura | Apr 23, 2011 | Childfree Interview-Related, Childfree Lifestyles
I am sure you’ve all seen pieces on the lives of some of the oldest people on the planet. They are generally asked, “What are the secrets to a long and healthy life?” Well, Dr. Ephraim, a rheumatologist, recently did the same for the San Francisco...
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 17, 2011 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Research-related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Bryan Caplan, author of Selfish Reasons to Have Kids, may think that because parenting can be easier than you think so you shouldn’t hesitate to keep having more kids, but is more necessarily better when it comes to creating the “perfect” family?...
by Laura | Apr 14, 2011 | Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Relationship Topics, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Well, Bryan Caplan responded to my piece,”With Kids, Easier Doesn’t Make It Right,” which is in response to his, “Twin Lessons: Have More Kids. Pay Less Attention to Them.” See what you think. WSJ.com asked me to go another round and...
by Laura | Apr 12, 2011 | Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Relationship Topics, Childfree/Parenthood Related
The WSJ.com asked me to respond to Bryan Caplan’s piece, “Twin Lessons: Have More Kids. Pay Less Attention to Them.” He has a new book out, Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids. Even the title gets me going! Now, he does discuss some...
by Laura | Apr 5, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree-Related Political issues
The recent number of proposed anti-abortion bills is alarming. Not only does the House want to go after all funding for Planned Parenthood even though by law no government funds can be used for abortions services already, but… some state lawmakers are...