Childfree Weekend Reading List

Hello childfree men and women.  The weather in South Florida is finally starting to clear up.  Maybe I’ll go to the beach with Jim or take Pipa to the park. I’ve had a busy week with my book coming out in softcover. I’ve been signing books for family and friends because the two week special allows them to purchase it at a lower fee before the real launch.  I want to relax.  I need to relax. I will relax. Ah yes. The joys of being childfree.

Whether you’ll be relaxing by the pool this weekend, punching the time clock or taking a week-end course , take time for yourself. If you don’t take care of yourself, who will? If you take some time to read this edition of the childfree weekend reading list, I think you’ll love it. Please let me know what you think of this list in a comment below.  I love hearing from people in the childfree community.  This is your place to have your voice heard.

Childfree Reading

Childfree/Childless & Looking for Love – Are you looking for a relationship with another childfree man or woman? It can sometimes be difficult to navigate your way around the online dating world.  This article discusses the realities of childfree online dating and gives a couple of tips on how you can find other childfree men and women on major dating sites. Make sure you invite me to your wedding if this article helps you, but please don’t seat me at the table full of uptight people.  Thank you.

Childfree & Childed: Changing the Conversation – This thoughtful blog post talks about improving communication between parents and the childfree.  According to this post, work can be done on both sides to create lasting change for the better.  Are you up for this challenge?  Are you ready to change the way you refer to parents and their lifestyle?  Read this post to find out more.

The Lonely Life Of Child-Free Couples — Not! – Have you had a tough week? Do you need a good laugh? This childfree blog post may be one of the funniest ones that I’ve ever read.  This hilarious “letter” from a happy mom reveals how lonely the childfree must be.  You may burst a seam reading it.  I think I might have to print this one out for my personal collection of comedic writings.   Let me know if you’ll be putting this blog post on your refrigerator.

Childfree By Choice: How Young Is Too Young To Choose? – Why does it have to be so difficult for some women to have a tubal ligation?  This blog post shares the experience of a young lady who is repeatedly denied the opportunity to have her tubes tied.  Do you think doctors should be able to interfere in the lives of their patients like this?  Do you think there is a double standard in the medical community when it comes to reproductive rights?  It seems that doctors will postpone a tubal ligation, but will be more than willing to help a couple conceive a child. What’s your opinion on this issue?  Where you ever told that you were too young to have a tubal ligation or a vasectomy?

What did you think of these childfree blog posts and week-end reading lists?? Did you learn anything new?  Are you still laughing about how lonely we are?  Let your opinion be known in a comment below.

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Childfree Weekend Reading List – June 7, 2013

Childfree men and women, it’s the second weekend in June.What a rainy week it’s been in South Florida.  Don’t fret if you find yourself stuck inside.  You can make a cup of tea or coffee and catch up on what’s going on in the childfree world.  If the sun is shining where you are, you can ice your beverage of choice.

This reading list is full of blog posts and articles I hope you’ll enjoy.

Be sure to let me know what you think in a comment below.

Childfree Blog posts and Articles

Childfree 101: Cultural Reproductive Coercion – Being childfree is a choice that’s often not respected by the people in our lives.  I wouldn’t be surprised if you told me that people badger you about it.  Unfortunately, some people find themselves in a primary relationship where their partner uses reproductive coercion as a way to control them.  Reproductive coercion can also rear its ugly head under the guise of a compliment from a friend or family member.  How may times have you been told you would really make a great parent?  Have you ever been in a romantic relationship where you were the victim of reproductive coercion?

How can we stay friends? What moms and childfree women want each other to know. – Have you grown apart from any of your friends who chose parenting?  Are you trying to keep your “mom friends” in your life? This thoughtful blog post covers that exact topic.  You’ll find out what parents wish the childfree knew and what the childfree want parents to understand.  You may be able to use the information in this blog post if you find yourself drifting away from one of your closest mom friends.

Coming Out of the Child-Free Closet – Coming out of the childfree closet can be difficult for anyone.  Making that declaration comes with its own set of unique challenges when you’re coming out as female rabbi who embraces childfreedom!  This article highlights a few of these women and  how they confronted their community.  Sometimes they find it difficult to tell the truth about the life they were born to live.  Are there any childfree leaders in your community?

childfree dot com: some childfree online communities you might want to join or visit – Do you ever find yourself wishing you knew more childfree people?  While you might not be acquainted with a large amount of not-moms and not-dads in the town that you live in, you can still meet plenty of proud childfree people on the internet.  This blog post covers a couple of the good ones.  Are there other online childfree meeting places that you know of?

P.S. – A coupon for the soft cover edition of my book will soon be available. Happy dance. 🙂

What do you think of this childfree reading list?  Did you learn anything new?  Let me know in a comment below.

Childfree men and women, this is the first weekend in June.  Whether you plan on a fun filled day at the beach or having a barbeque in your backyard, this is the time of year to enjoy your childfreedom even more.  While you take some time to relax, why not read some interesting childfree blog posts and articles?  I’ve scoured the internet to find information on childfreedom for you to enjoy on this lazy June weekend.

So, go ahead and take a look at this childfree reading list and let me know if you think anything else should be added to it.  (Contact me on Facebook)

Childfree Blog Posts and News Articles

Not Every ‘Child-Free’ Woman Is Going to Change Her Mind – As a childfree woman or man you may come across people who think you’re going through a weird phase in your life.  They may believe that you’re not secure in your decision to be childfree and that one day you’re going to change your mind.  The situation can turn ugly if you’re dating someone who thinks this about you. Your job is to be honest from the start.  Do you let people know from the get-go that you don’t want to have children under any circumstances?  Leave your reply below!

Childfree Is Not a Synonym for Wealthy Some childfree stereotypes are truly pervasive.  You’d be surprised to know how many people think that all childfree people are well-to-do in spite of their career choices.   After all, I’m currently typing on a keyboard made of gold.  (Just kidding.) My keyboard is platinum. I bought it at the annual meeting of really rich people who didn’t have kids.  This hilarious stereotype must have gotten to me.  Maybe I should read this blog post again?  Are all of your childfree friends rich and famous?  I want to know. Please comment below.

Child-free by choice: Real women who say “no” to kids – This article highlights four incredible childfree women of various ages and backgrounds.  It’s nice to see this type of post on a website that isn’t dedicated to childfreedom.  These women are happy they aren’t parents. They share some of the reasons they decided not to have children.  I thought 74 year old Linda was very entertaining.  Maybe next time they’ll interview childfree men.  Do you relate to any of these ladies?

The mother who says having these two children is the biggest regret of her life – This article is about a mother of two who never wanted to have children at all and is extremely interesting from the childfree point of view.  How often do you have the opportunity to read about a parent who truly wishes that they had stayed childfree?  As you read this post, you’ll find out exactly why you shouldn’t have a child to make your spouse happy.  Do you think children bring a marriage closer or can they challenge that marriage negatively?

My PERSONAL Reasons To Remain Child-Free – Childfree individuals are often asked why they aren’t parents, when most of the time parents aren’t asked why they didn’t remain childfree.   After all, only caring people interrogate the childfree. Inconsiderate people question parents.  This blog post lists the reasons why a young woman decided to stay childfree.  Do you share any of these sentiments?

I hope you enjoyed this childfree reading list.  What did you gain from reading these blog posts and articles? Let us know in a comment below, because I love hearing from other childfree people!