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Kate Kaufmann

September 7, 2023

From Here to Eternity in Six Important Steps

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Handy Resources to Find and Befriend Other Non-Parents

Options abound to meet the childless, undecided, and everything in-between.

Do You or Did You Want Kids?

A Personal Perspective: The answer depends on your age and circumstances.

What Happened to the Pandemic Baby Boom?

Maybe you thought time in quarantine would cause a spike up in the birth rate. Didn't happen. Here's what happened instead.

My Evolution From Childless Woman to Unabashed Elder

One woman's journey from marginalization to single, lusty elderhood.

Childless or Childfree: Does the Label Matter?

We can all outgrow labels, and that's a good thing.

Just in Time for Mother's Day

Why Mother's Day at work can be tough on the childless and childfree.

Living Alone With COVID

A single woman learns the hard way about interdependence and accepting help.

Need Help? Go Ahead and Ask

A Personal Perspective: It's good for you, so just do it.

How Women Can Be Biased Against Other Women

A Personal Perspective: How women complicate our relationships.

What Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Mean for Non-Parents

The "B" in "DEIB" is a game-changer.

Are We Dates? Mates? A Couple? Partners?

A Personal Perspective: How we label our liaisons can be confusing. And private.

"Will You Be With Me at the End?"

A Personal Perspective: A challenging, yet necessary, question for those without kids.

4 Tips for Talking Mom to Non-Mom

Curiosity, kindness, and acceptance are helpful strategies for everyone

7 Tips for the Kid Question When You Have None

Instead of dreading the question, have a variety of answers ready.

Where Do the Childfree and Childless Find Each Other?

5 savvy strategies to meet people without kids.

No apologies. No shame. No stigma.

Are Chi Suckers Sapping Your Energy?

A Personal Perspective: Are you a chi sucker? Am I?

3 Reasons Elders Are Crucial Friends for Those Without Kids

A Personal Perspective: People older than ourselves can help guide our future.

Two Great Gifts for Friends and Family Without Kids

2 Great Gifts for Friends and Family Without Kids. These free and respectful options will be much appreciated.

The Childless Are Worthy to be Seen and Heard

An empowering interview with Stephanie Phillips, founder of World Childless Week

How China's Three-Kid Policy Impacts Those Who Have None

Three kids are okay. One is too. (This article first appeared in Psychology Today)

Elder Orphans: Who Will Hold Our Hands When We Die?

Putting plans in place is crucial for those without kids. And everyone, really. (First published in Psychology Today)

5 Ways People Can Overidentify as Parents

Do people without kids (or even other parents) seem distant? Here are 5 ways you can pull them closer.

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