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Kate Kaufmann

April 19, 2021

Living Outside the Fortress of Family

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unapparent/202104/living-outside-the-fortress-family

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(First published in Psychology Today)

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What Happened to the Pandemic Baby Boom?

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Living Alone With COVID

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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.

Do You or Did You Want Kids?

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

Handy Resources to Find and Befriend Other Non-Parents

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

Who Will Take Care of You When You're Old?

Personal Perspective: A non-parent on later-life planning.

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