Denise L. Carlini
People say you’ll know – but will I regret not having children?
Guardian article by Elle Hunt (November, 2023) about her own challenges around deciding. Read the full article here:...
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Denise L. Carlini
Mar 41 min read
I’ve chosen to be child-free: here is how I plan to build a life full of joy and meaning
Guardian article (November, 2023) by Emma Gannon, sharing the richness and complexities of a life without children. For her and her...
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Denise L. Carlini
Oct 16, 20221 min read
The Parental Brain: myths of motherhood
Chelsea Conaboy has written about the myths of motherhood and maternal instinct in The Guardian, on October 10, 2022. See the full...
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Denise L. Carlini
Aug 31, 20221 min read
Spanish Version Now Available
The awaited Spanish version of our popular Motherhood-Is It For Me? book is now available from Amazon and other online retailers, in...
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Denise L. Carlini
Oct 18, 20191 min read
when childlessness is not a choice
Ann Davidman and I have worked with ambivalence: the not knowing if. What if the choice isn't yours. There are women who know but then...
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Denise L. Carlini
Jan 23, 20191 min read
New Year....Refocusing
As the first month of this new year draws to a close, I'm remembering and forgetting. Something that happens all the time, but I'm...
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Denise L. Carlini
Dec 21, 20181 min read
Solstice Reflection
On today, the day of maximum darkness before we again move towards the light, I want to wish you all the best and encourage you to trust...
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Denise L. Carlini
Jan 14, 20181 min read
New Year ~ Invest in Yourself & Your Community
It's already two weeks into this new year. Have you taken time to reflect? Have you re-connected with what's important to you? Do you...
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Denise L. Carlini
Oct 20, 20171 min read
Self-Care ~ a Necessity
A short but sweet post to remind us all that self-care is a necessity, not a luxury. Being busy is the norm in life. Think of self-care...
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Chanel Dubofsky
Sep 18, 20171 min read
Can a Class (Program) Really Help?
HelloFlo published Chanel Dubofsky's story on September 5, 2017, an inquiry into answering this question. It's about Ann Davidman's...
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Denise L. Carlini
Aug 31, 20171 min read
Book Review - Top 12
Our book ~ Motherhood - Is It For Me? ~ has just been listed as one of the Top 12 in the latest Spirited Woman Book Pick List. Check it...
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Denise L. Carlini
Jun 13, 20171 min read
Saying Goodbye ~ Loss
I've been grieving. Loss in life is inevitable. Allowing the emotions/feelings that come with losing a loved one or something important...
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Denise L. Carlini
Apr 3, 20172 min read
Organizing the Sock Drawer (and other acts of procrastination)
The title of this post is inspired by something my co-author (and former colleague Ann) used to regularly say in our women's groups. When...
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Denise L. Carlini
Feb 28, 20172 min read
Taking Time
We recently received feedback from a customer in a review of our book, Motherhood - Is It For Me? Your Step-by-Step Guide to Clarity,...
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Denise L. Carlini
Jan 15, 20171 min read
A New Year - May you Flourish!
Drum roll please!!! Welcome to the website blog for our new "baby" - Motherhood - Is It For Me? It has taken a bit longer than 8 years...
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