Signs of Global Cracks in Pronatalism

by Laura | May 17, 2017 | Pronatalism, Social-Cultural Issues

While pronatalism remains a powerful social and cultural force around the world, we are seeing signs of global cracks in the armor.  Take India and Africa. In India, in recent years we have seen more publications discussing the idea of foregoing parenthood.  A very...

Remembering Katharine Hepburn: Stories of Wit and Wisdom About America’s Leading Lady

by Laura | Apr 17, 2017

What a gem of a book.  As author, anchor/reporter, Ann Nyberg writes, “The vignettes in this book are a true gift for anyone who wants a glimpse inside the real life of Katharine Hepburn – Connecticut gal who rose to the stars.”  I’ll say.  In Remembering Katharine...

Learn More about Vincent Ciaccio, 2016 Childfree Man of the Year

by Laura | Jan 11, 2017 | Childfree Interview-Related, Childfree Media-Related, Childfree Research-related, Laura's La Vie Childfree Writings Library

The 2016 Childfree Man of the Year is a busy guy! At last, the folks at International Childfree Day recently did this Q&A with him: Can you tell us about the childfree study you conducted for your Master’s thesis? My childfree Master’s was done in 2001...

Talking Pronatalism & The Baby Matrix on MotherShould?

by Laura | Dec 6, 2016 | Baby Matrix related, Pronatalism

I recently had the opportunity to talk about The Baby Matrix with Catherine Savini and Beverly Army Williams of MotherShould?, a site for those who are or have been on the fence about motherhood. Check out the  interview: Talking The Baby Matrix with MotherShould?...

The Childfree, Cultural Identity and Intracultural Diversity

by Laura | Oct 18, 2016 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Research-related, Childfree-Related, Laura's La Vie Childfree Writings Library

A Guest Post by Kimya Dennis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Salem College A recent “What Would a Feminist Do?” podcast featured Meghan Daum and Danielle Henderson. They shared their perspectives, experiences and writings regarding the childfree—people who choose not to...