by Vanessa | Sep 9, 2026 | Counseling, Deciding, Fertility, Mind/Body, Myth-Busting!
If you’re thinking about freezing your eggs, or just want to know more about the process, you can learn a lot from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s very public decision to freeze hers — so below, I’ve summarized 10 things I love about AOC’s egg freezing journey...
by Merle | Sep 8, 2026 | Ask Merle Q&A, Communication, Counseling, Deciding, Mind/Body, Parenting
If the fear of postpartum (post-childbirth) stress is one of the roadblocks in your baby decision process, then it’s important to know about the many great resources and methods available that can minimize or even prevent most postpartum anxiety and...
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 | 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 | Jun 29, 2024 | Ask Merle Q&A, Counseling, Deciding, Mind/Body, Parenting
Is it okay to become a parent if you or your partner have mental health challenges or issues? In my long-running “Ask Merle” series, I offer advice with three things to consider: … By Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LICSW … Q: I suffer from...
by Merle | Mar 1, 2024 | Adoption, Childfree Life, Deciding, Mind/Body, Myth-Busting!
Continuing our new series called “Myth-Busting with Merle,” here Merle addresses another common misconception: that unless you are 100 percent sure or certain (“hell yes!”) that you want to have a child, you will ruin your life by...
