Ann Davidman was interviewed for this in-depth article by Kellie Scott in Australia, titled: Deciding whether to have kids or not is hard, but there is a way forward Check it out at: https://www.abc.net.au/life/the-next-steps-when-you-are-undecided-about-having-a-baby/11805712 #deciding #ambivalence #motherhood

A while back co-author Ann Davidman was featured in the online Fatherly. Men struggle at times too with the question(s) of parenting. Check out this link to access the article, written by Aaron Stern. Not Sure If You Want Kids? Read Ann Davidman's article about this feature and access other resources for men contemplating parenthood. https://www.motherhoodisitforme.com/blog/fatherly-parenthood-choice #deciding #men #fathers #choosing #reflection #ambivalence

Co-author Ann Davidman has contributed to this excellent article published by the Washington Post (online and print). Check it out here: Deciding whether to have kids has never been more complex. Enter parenthood-indecision therapists. Ann shared with me that some women are now willing to use their real names as they go public with their decision-making process. Courageous for sure and a sign of changing times....albeit slowly. We support all women in their choice. ~ Denise C

On today, the day of maximum darkness before we again move towards the light, I want to wish you all the best and encourage you to trust yourself and uncertainty in general. With the greater questions of life, being able to hang out in ambiguity is a genuine gift. It keeps us open to what might come, maybe even without effort. We don't always need to make something happen. Trusting more in deeper processes is something contemplation and reflection can teach us. May you trust

After trying in vain since the summer to get them interested in a full discussion of ambivalence around the question of whether to become a parent or not, the Radio 4 Woman's Hour did include a very short segment around the decision-making process. London-based life coach Beth Follini was the speaker representing the complexities and misconceptions around deciding. She also submitted some ideas for a quiz that they wanted to offer online, something they do from time to time.

Hot off the press (print and online) is this New York Times article mentioning our book and sourcing other resources for people who want or need help deciding what is right for them. Co-author Ann Davidman quoted! https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/30/style/scared-to-be-a-parent.html #baby #deciding #decision #fears #choosing #ambivalence #emotions #support #12weekprogram

It's been a few months since a blog post as some life events got in the way of business as usual. We're back with a link to an article quoting coauthor Ann Davidman. Lots of relevant conversation followed this article's publication on May 31, 2018. the-child-free-life-why-so-many-american-women-are-deciding-not-to-have-kids Check it out! #childfree #choosing #decision #deciding

Check out this review of our book: http://www.pinkgazelle.com/2017/06/24/making-motherhood-decision-must-read-resource/ Thank you Maryanne ! #bookreview #motherhoodquestion #deciding #decision #blogshare

Check out this insightful, well-written, and favorable review of our book for the British Infertility Counselling Association's Spring Journal. It's clear the reviewer, herself a counsellor in Glasgow, understood our offering and the benefits. Thank you Francesca. The links will take a few moments to find the right page. Be patient; it's worth it :-) http://www.bica.net/mailout/Spring2017/bica042017/index.html#/24 http://www.bica.net/mailout/Spring2017/bica042017/index.html#/

We recently received feedback from a customer in a review of our book, Motherhood - Is It For Me? Your Step-by-Step Guide to Clarity, that it takes time that the prospective reader didn't have. This really pushed me into the philosophical sphere of considering time and its nature, a very large sphere indeed. I have empathy for this woman. She could be feeling internal pressure to decide right away. She may have very real reasons why taking 12 weeks to decide if being a mother