by Merle | Apr 29, 2026 | Announcements, Communication, Counseling, Deciding
Do you want to decide between baby vs. childfree, but are stuck with doubts and anxiety? This June, join us for a fabulous workshop that will help you make great progress on your Baby Decision: Sunday, June 14th — RSVP by June 12 — space is limited! During the...
by Merle | Apr 2, 2026 | Ask Merle Q&A, Childfree Life, Communication, Counseling, Deciding, Relationships
If you’ve made your childfree choice after much careful thought and guidance from The Baby Decision, then is it normal to sometimes feel sad about not getting to be a parent, or should you not trust your choice? As part of my popular “Ask...
by Merle | Mar 3, 2026 | Ask Merle Q&A, Communication, Counseling, Deciding, Fertility, Relationships
If you’ve responsibly done your research and all of the exploration exercises in The Baby Decision, then is it still cheating to just let nature decide for you by “not trying, not preventing” (NTNP)? As part of my popular “Ask...
by Merle | Jan 13, 2026 | Ask Merle Q&A, Communication, Counseling, Deciding, Parenting, Relationships
If you or your partner are introverts and value lots of “me” time over social time, then can you even enjoy or tolerate being a parent — let alone good parents? What if you have some social anxiety, as well? As part of my popular “Ask...
by Merle | Nov 20, 2025 | Childfree Life, Communication, Deciding, Relationships
Holidays and other times spent with family or in-laws needn’t fill you with dread — here Merle offers tips and advice on how to avoid or handle questions or comments about your baby or parenthood plans, and other sensitive personal topics. .. by Merle...
by Merle | Sep 21, 2025 | Book Reviews, Childfree Life, Deciding, Environment, Fertility, Mind/Body, Parenting, Relationships
Welcome to our 2025 book recommendations page, which we update all year with new books in a range of topics related to childfree vs. parenthood decision-making. Our latest fiction and nonfiction picks delve into topics as diverse as parenthood environmental...
by Merle | May 24, 2025 | Ask Merle Q&A, Childfree Life, Deciding, Merle in the Media, Parenting
When deciding between having a child or being childfree, the most important question is: which decision will you regret least—in order to support your other life goals, values, and happiness? Here, Merle Bombardieri shares her own story and wisdom for you, as...
by Merle | Feb 8, 2025 | Ask Merle Q&A, Deciding, Fertility, Merle in the Media, Parenting
If you have one or more older children and are now wishing you could relive the baby stage, how do you decide if having another child is a good or bad idea? As part of my popular “Ask Merle” series, I offer advice on this, with four things to...
by Merle | Dec 13, 2024 | Book Reviews, Childfree Life, Deciding, Environment, Fertility, Mind/Body, Parenting, Relationships
(updated December 2024) Welcome to my 2024 book recommendations page, which I update all year with new books in a range of topics related to childfree vs. parenthood decision-making. My latest fiction and nonfiction picks delve into topics as diverse as parenthood...
by Merle | Oct 15, 2024 | Announcements, Childfree Life, Communication, Deciding, Merle in the Media, Parenting
What an honor it is to be part of this outstanding feature story in The Sunday Times of the UK, and to be called “America’s ‘baby decision coach!” Thank you for sharing your personal story, Phoebe Luckhurst — it was a pleasure to coach you and...
