by Laura | Jan 10, 2010 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Relationship Topics
In talking to people without children by choice for all over, many of them lament how hard it is to find other like minded people to socialize with. When researching Families of Two, I learned of a great social club called No Kidding! At the time it had a few...
by Laura | Jan 7, 2010 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Psychology-Related, Childfree Research-related
Just a few days ago (December 30) I posted on Dr. Robert Holden, who contends that while we are chasing after happiness more than ever, our happiness levels have not risen in recent years. Turns out there is a lot more evidence about happiness levels for men and women...
by Laura | Jan 5, 2010 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Relationship Topics, Childfree Research-related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
I saw a great show on public television called “This Emotional Life.” It is part of a three part series. Last night’s part was called “Family, Friends and Lovers” and looks at the importance of relationships and why they are central to...
by Laura | Jan 3, 2010 | Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Relationship Topics, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Nonfiction author Allison Gilbert’s writes about a topic we don’t hear much about–how the deaths of mothers and fathers can impact their children who are parents. She is currently researching a book on this topic. Gilbert speaks to how not having...
by Laura | Jan 1, 2010 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Media-Related, Childfree Relationship Topics
Did you catch the CBS news piece on fewer divorces in America? It claims that the “silver lining” of the recession is that divorce rates are at their lowest rate in 30 years. Couples encounter money problems, begin fighting, more men at home and women...
by Laura | Dec 30, 2009 | Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Psychology-Related
According to Dr. Robert Holden, “the pursuit of happiness has sped up! We are chasing after happiness faster than ever.” In his article, “10 Ways to Find Happiness” he also says that our happiness levels have not risen in recent years…...