by Merle | May 26, 2025 | Announcements, Communication, Counseling, Deciding
There’s still time to sign-up for our Summer Decision Confidence Workshop & 1:1 Coaching. Back by popular demand after a successful March workshop, we’re pleased to offer this to you again in June. Spots are limited, so enroll soon! Join us...
by Merle | May 25, 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, Timing
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, Timing
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 | Childfree Life, Communication, Deciding, Relationships, Timing
(updated December 2024) 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...
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...
