So When Are You Having Kids: The Definitive Guide for Those Who Aren't Sure If, When, or How They Want to Become Parents
Jordan Davidson
(Author)
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Description
As we expand our understanding of what "family" means, we need to change the way we think about having kids.
How much does it cost to have kids? How long can I wait? What if I have fertility issues? And, wait a minute... do I even want kids? If you're unsure whether you want kids or struggling to decide, this book is for you. So When Are You Having Kids? is not your parents' parenting book, nor is it a how-to for getting pregnant. It's a nonjudgmental, inclusive guidebook for women, men, gender-nonconforming people, same-sex couples, and prospective single parents who want to make an informed decision regarding if and how they bring children into the world. Combining research with over 100 compelling real-life stories, the resources in this book are as diverse as the generations they're meant to serve. With deep insight and empathy, Davidson explores: - Ways to cope with familial and societal pressure to have children- What makes a good parent, and the skills you need to be one
- The facts about infertility, adoption, fostering, and alternative methods of becoming a parent
- The real financial costs of having and raising kids
- How to move past fears related to pregnancy and childbirth
- The ethics and consequences of having kids in the face of climate change
- And, what it means to choose a child-free life for those who are unsure whether they want kids So When Are You Having Kids? is a much-needed resource for family planning in the modern world, packed with the knowledge and tools you need to make one of the most important decisions--if not the most important decision--of your life.
Product Details
Price
$28.99
$26.96
Publisher
Sounds True
Publish Date
December 06, 2022
Pages
368
Dimensions
6.3 X 8.9 X 1.3 inches | 1.25 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781683649250
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Jordan Davidson is an award-winning health journalist and the editorial director of Health. Her work has appeared in Parents, BuzzFeed, CBS Interactive, Men's Health, Teen Vogue, Everyday Health, Verywell Family, Scary Mommy, Upworthy, Prevention, Bitch, Bustle, and Rewire News. Her advocacy in the reproductive space has appeared on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and in the documentary Below the Belt.
Reviews
"An exhaustive resource to fill a void of books about parenthood decisions." --Library Journal
"There are many, many parenting books on miles of shelves, and a number of books on being childless, but author Jordan Davidson pulls the two subjects together here with thoughtfulness, candor, inclusiveness, and a refreshing lack of judgment." --Bookworm Sez
--Liz Tenety, cofounder of Motherly "If you're even remotely concerned with questions about procreating in the modern age, even if you're childfree, Davidson's extensively researched tome will be an essential read. As the leader of an organization focused on a population of people often forgotten about or dismissed when discussing parenthood and family formation, I was so pleased to see LGBTQ+ families (and especially the children in those families) so accurately and consistently represented. You don't want to miss this book!" --Jordan Budd, executive director COLAGE