by Laura | Feb 7, 2014 | Nonfiction Related, Pronatalism
In 2010, New York Magazine writer Jennifer Senior’s feature article, “All Joy and No Fun: Why Parents Hate Parenting” created quite the buzz. Now hot off the press is her book, All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood. In her recent interview with NPR’s...
by Laura | Jan 28, 2014 | Nonfiction Related
The LiveTrue book collection comprises some of the best nonfiction books that relate to living a life that’s true to oneself, others and our world. One big area of living true involves the biggest decision we will make – whether to become parents. There are a...
by Laura | Oct 24, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Issues, Childfree/Parenthood Related
First Lady Michelle Obama recently spoke to the new rules put out by the National Science Foundation that are designed to make it easier for scientists – “especially women – to balance work and family.” The new rules allow men and women to delay or suspend...
by Laura | Jun 23, 2011 | Childfree & Sociology Topics, Childfree Lifestyles, Childfree/Parenthood Related
Reading Corrine McDermott’s “5 Tips to Avoid Flying With Kids” had me shaking my head. It got me thinking about tips that focus on the parents—ways they can show consideration and respect for their fellow passengers. First, Ms. McDermott’s 5 tips, and then 5 of mine:...
by Laura | Jun 16, 2011 | Childfree Issues, Childfree/Parenthood Related
As the childfree know, we can often get flack from parents who are convinced we will eventually regret our decision not to have kids. In talking with thousands of childfree in the last 10+ years, I can say that… not one person has spoken of regret. Some ponder...
