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Is It Normal to Have Doubts About Becoming a Mom?
YES! It's completely normal to feel unsure about whether you want to become a mother. Doubt does not mean something is wrong with you—it...
Denise L. Carlini
Aug 272 min read


What Does It Mean to Make a Truly Authentic Choice About Becoming a Parent?
There comes a moment, sometimes quietly, sometimes as a flood, when a woman realizes that deciding whether or not to have children is not...
Denise L. Carlini
Aug 92 min read


In Case You Missed It: “Do I Want Kids?” A 7-Part Podcast Series
This is a repost from Ann Davidman's blog on her website. Just in case you missed it last year. Check out the link to listen to Laura...
Denise L. Carlini
May 211 min read


On the fence about motherhood? A new memoir explores why that may be the norm
NPR's Juana Summers speaks to journalist and author Ruthie Ackerman about her new book, The Mother Code: My Story of Love, Loss, and the...
Denise L. Carlini
May 211 min read
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One Better Question...[Episode 9: Ann Davidman, Parenthood Clarity Mentor]
Welcome to One Better Question , the podcast that promises to make questions your new superpower by talking to the world's most curious...
Denise L. Carlini
Nov 27, 20241 min read


What Are Children For?: On Ambivalence and Choice
A thoughtful book on ambivalence came out in June of this year. It was written by Anastasia Berg and Rachel Wiseman. I have learned that...
Denise L. Carlini
Oct 31, 20241 min read


The fatherhood whisperer helping men decide if they really want kids
By Elle Hunt, published in Gentlemen's Quarterly Magazine (U.K.), on May 15, 2024 Click on the link below to read this insightful and...
Denise L. Carlini
May 23, 20241 min read


People say you’ll know – but will I regret not having children?
Guardian article by Elle Hunt (November, 2023) about her own challenges around deciding. Read the full article here:...
Denise L. Carlini
Mar 4, 20241 min read


I’ve chosen to be child-free: here is how I plan to build a life full of joy and meaning
Guardian article (November, 2023) by Emma Gannon, sharing the richness and complexities of a life without children. For her and her...
Denise L. Carlini
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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