by Laura | Sep 12, 2012 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Research-related
A recent study of people with no children in Western Australia by University psychology lecturer Bronwyn Harman shows some high numbers when it comes to the choice factor. However, Dr. Harman also found that “childlessness in Australia is viewed negatively, and is...
by Laura | Aug 22, 2012 | Childfree Issues
About a year ago, I asked the childfree to write in their answer to this On-the-Ground question: What childfree stereotype have you been subjected to most in your life?” I did the “top 10” things people wrote in about, and the #1 thing people said...
by Laura | Aug 7, 2012 | Childfree Issues, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree Research-related
A recent Slate article by Bryan Lowder, titled “Sterilize Me, Please: Why Is It So Difficult For Women to Get Their Tied?” gets at one of the most frustrating experiences for many childfree women who want to choose permanent birth control. I can’t...
by Laura | Aug 1, 2012 | Childfree Events
We have Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and so many other “Days” from Secretary Day to even National Vanilla Ice Cream Day–I kid you not! But back in the 70s there was a “Day” that it’s time to bring back – Non-Parents Day – which at one time was celebrated on...
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...