by Merle | Nov 24, 2019 | Announcements
I am delighted to announce that The Baby Decision has just been released in audio book format! Actress/narrator Kathleen Godwin’s narration is warm and lively, full of humor and compassion. Audio books are the fastest-growing format in publishing, according to...
by Merle | Oct 8, 2019 | Book Reviews, Childfree Life, Parenting
Introducing The “New and Noteworthy Books” Section… In which I hand-select books that are intriguing and helpful while steering you clear of the fluff-filled and poorly written. Topics include childfree, parenting, zapping stress and finding meaning. Got anxiety? Read...
by Merle | Sep 24, 2019 | Ask Merle Q&A, Childfree Life, Parenting, Relationships
. Q: “How Do We Tell Our Parents We’re Not Having Kids?” … Twelve Tips for the Big Conversation: … Do your parents’ dreams of rocking a grandchild in their arms completely ignore your personality and desires? It won’t be easy to dash those dreams, but you...
by Merle | Sep 15, 2019 | Announcements, Merle in the Media, Videos & Podcasts
Merle busts myths about childfree people and one-child families in this lively interview on “Preconceived” with Dr. Zale Mednick. “Preconceived” is a podcast focused on how incorrect assumptions get in the way of solving the problems of modern life and...
by Merle | May 6, 2019 | Adoption, Childfree Life, Counseling, Deciding, Parenting
By Caitlin Gibson | Read original story at the Washington Post. They arrive anxious for an answer. Or maybe, finally, a sense of peace. They arrive because they haven’t been able to resolve the biggest question of their lives: Do I want to be a parent? And so they...
by Merle | Apr 27, 2019 | Merle in the Media, Parenting
On Wisconsin Public Radio, Merle talked to host Rob Ferret and New York Times reporter Hannah Seligson about how ignorance about childfree people prevents people from considering this choice. A privacy-craving father called in to warn introverts considering parenting...
by Merle | Feb 24, 2019 | Adoption, Book Reviews
The Mothers review The Mothers by Jennifer Gilmore: A Heartbreaking Novel of Adoption Woes Plus some suggestions for a smooth adoption experience {See also the writer’s non-fiction article “The Dark, Sad, Side of Domestic Adoption” The Atlantic, April 2013, which...
by Merle | Jan 17, 2019 | Book Reviews
Seven Ways to Cope With Infertility: A List Inspired by Two Stellar Memoirs by Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LICSW author of The Baby Decision Even though Raleigh, North Carolina and Sydney, Australia are on opposite sides of the globe, prize-winning authors Belle Boggs...
by Merle | Sep 5, 2018 | Childfree Life, Counseling, Merle in the Media
Scared to Have a Baby? New York Times reporter Hannah Seligson interviews me on millennials’ ambivalence about parenthood. She features my Baby Decision workshops and the book. The print version appeared in the Style section on 8/30/18, but the article also appears...
by Merle | Jan 22, 2018 | Relationships
Take a look below at five typical gifts of childfree people. Which ones resonate? How can you make the most of them so your life will be as satisfying as possible? Whether you have been childfree for a few years, have recently made the childfree choice, or are leaning...
