by Laura | Oct 9, 2012 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Relationship Topics, Childfree/Parenthood Related
The October issue of Women’s Health Magazine has an article by Carrie Anton that takes a clever angle on what to expect from others in reaction to the childfree choice. It’s titled, “What to Expect When You’re Not Expecting.” I’d...
by Laura | Sep 17, 2012 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues, Childfree/Parenthood Related
There is a lot of talk these days about “work-family balance.” Promoting more parental leave, flex-time and telecommuting policies for working mothers and fathers does help support working parents’ ability to care for their new babies and children....
by Laura | Jul 16, 2012 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Psychology-Related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Have you seen the new app called “The Wonder Clock”? When I read Emma Gray’s post on Huffpo about it, my first thought was – Excellent- Here is an example of how, unlike the myth of the biological “urge,” this innate longing from...
by Laura | Jul 6, 2012 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree/Parenthood Related
There’s some good stuff happening in Brazil. A facebook follower recently posted a link about the first book out on the childless by choice topic. It is not available in English yet so I hear, but when it is I will let you know! Another person who visits my...
by Laura | Jun 26, 2012 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Media-Related, Childfree/Parenthood Related
How women can achieve work-life balance and “have it all” remains a hot topic, and some high powered women have lots to say about it. Take Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Sheryl Sandberg. Named Forbes magazine 5th most powerful woman in the world and...
by Laura | May 14, 2012 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree/Parenthood Related
In the book, 30 Lessons For Living:Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans, author Karl Pillemer tells us what he learned from surveys and interviews of over 1500 of elder Americans, 65 and older. He calls them our “experts.” He ends with a section...