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To Parent or Not to Parent? Exploring the Child-free Life
Manage episode 422154589 series 2859785
Choosing to become a parent is one of the most important and impactful decisions one could make. But how on earth do we make such an important decision without really knowing how it'll turn out? In this episode, we discuss what the pros and cons of a child-free life. We also talk about the decision-making process around having children and whether there is any real evidence that becoming a parent is "worth it."
Resources:
- https://ifstudies.org/blog/does-having-children-make-people-happier-in-the-long-run
- Gilbert, D. (2009). Stumbling on happiness. Vintage Canada.
- Fieldsend, M., & Smith, J. A. (2022). Interpersonal dynamics of women in midlife living with involuntary childlessness. Journal of Adult Development, 29(2), 159-170.
- If you have a loved one with mental illness and need support, Dr. Kibby McMahon can help. Fill out this interest form or email her at kibby@kulamind.com to learn more.
- For more info about this podcast, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.com
- Follow us on Instagram: @ALittleHelpForOurFriends
Chapters
1. To Parent or Not to Parent? Exploring the Child-free Life (00:00:00)
2. The Impact of Childlessness on Women (00:00:14)
3. Navigating Dating and Childlessness Stress (00:16:03)
4. Child-Free vs Parents (00:28:15)
5. Navigating Parenthood (00:42:13)
6. Podcast Disclaimer and Terms of Use (00:48:26)
114 episodes
Manage episode 422154589 series 2859785
Choosing to become a parent is one of the most important and impactful decisions one could make. But how on earth do we make such an important decision without really knowing how it'll turn out? In this episode, we discuss what the pros and cons of a child-free life. We also talk about the decision-making process around having children and whether there is any real evidence that becoming a parent is "worth it."
Resources:
- https://ifstudies.org/blog/does-having-children-make-people-happier-in-the-long-run
- Gilbert, D. (2009). Stumbling on happiness. Vintage Canada.
- Fieldsend, M., & Smith, J. A. (2022). Interpersonal dynamics of women in midlife living with involuntary childlessness. Journal of Adult Development, 29(2), 159-170.
- If you have a loved one with mental illness and need support, Dr. Kibby McMahon can help. Fill out this interest form or email her at kibby@kulamind.com to learn more.
- For more info about this podcast, check out: www.alittlehelpforourfriends.com
- Follow us on Instagram: @ALittleHelpForOurFriends
Chapters
1. To Parent or Not to Parent? Exploring the Child-free Life (00:00:00)
2. The Impact of Childlessness on Women (00:00:14)
3. Navigating Dating and Childlessness Stress (00:16:03)
4. Child-Free vs Parents (00:28:15)
5. Navigating Parenthood (00:42:13)
6. Podcast Disclaimer and Terms of Use (00:48:26)
114 episodes
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