A growing number of adults are choosing to not become parents, a lifestyle described as “child-free.” Yet many people, especially women, say they feel judged by their families, friends — and even their own doctors — when they vocalize not wanting children. By the same token, some parents say that to express regret — for the age at which they had kids, for th ... Show More
Yesterday
In Second Week, Iran War Expands Through Region
On Monday, President Trump declared the war in Iran “very complete” as missile and drone strikes continue. Trump’s comments belie the situation on the ground. In its second week, the war in Iran that began with Israeli and US airstrikes has embroiled the Middle East. Iran has hit ... Show More
54m 49s
Mar 2022
Tout ce que l'on ne vous a pas dit sur la parentalité
Dans cet épisode, deux femmes féministes, engagées et autrices, Renée Greusard et Judith Aquien, évoquent avec moi les tabous autour de la maternité et de la parentalité. De nombreux parents sont surpris de ne pas avoir été informés, de ne pas savoir ce à quoi ils vont être confr ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 2023
Donor babies: A question of identity
For many people around the world, donation of sperm or an egg can be the difference between becoming parents and not. But while this donation can make their dream of parenthood come true, what are the considerations for the end result, the child themselves? Donation and IVF can h ... Show More
27m 15s
Nov 2023
317. Parenthood, Regrets, and Authenticity: A Conversation with Emmalee Bierly and Jennifer Chaiken of ShrinkChicks
“When are you going to have kids?” is a question that many women are asked in their lives, sometimes by complete strangers. It’s just assumed that all women should want to have children. This week, Emmalee Bierly and Jennifer Chaiken, licensed marriage and family therapists and h ... Show More
46m 24s
Nov 2019
Episode 4 - Should You Have Children?
Morrie said about having children, "Whenever people have asked me about having children, I don't say to them have them, or don't have them. I say, there's no other experience that can substitute for it." On today's episode of Tuesday People, Mitch Albom and co-host Lisa Goich dis ... Show More
38m 59s