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Relationships

Ana De Armas Reveals She's Ready To Have Kids and Settle Down 'Soon'-After Quitting Hollywood To Move to Off-Grid Estate in Vermont

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Relationships

Ana De Armas and Tom Cruise Seemingly Confirm Romance-Weeks After the Actress Said She Was Ready To Settle Down in Off-Grid Vermont Estate With Her 'True Love'

Relationships

Ana De Armas Reveals She's Ready To Have Kids and Settle Down 'Soon'-After Quitting Hollywood To Move to Off-Grid Estate in Vermont

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2 weeks ago

Relationships

My partner misled me about wanting a family, but I'm desperate to have kids | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Parenting

Asking for a friend: I'm single and desperately want to have a baby but nobody I date is interested in a serious relationship. How can I find someone who wants to settle down?

2 weeks ago

Relationships

My partner misled me about wanting a family, but I'm desperate to have kids | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Parenting

Asking for a friend: I'm single and desperately want to have a baby but nobody I date is interested in a serious relationship. How can I find someone who wants to settle down?

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2 weeks ago

The millennial case against having baby number 3

Financial and logistical challenges influence millennials to limit family size, often to two children.

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fromSlate Magazine

Parenting

I've Never Wanted Kids. Now I'm on the Cusp of 50, in a New Relationship, and Considering a Wild Idea.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

My Husband and I Are Fighting About Circumcision. Is There a Right Answer?

fromSlate Magazine

Parenting

I've Never Wanted Kids. Now I'm on the Cusp of 50, in a New Relationship, and Considering a Wild Idea.

fromScary Mommy

Parenting

My Husband and I Are Fighting About Circumcision. Is There a Right Answer?

US news

The U.S. fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows

US politics

The U.S. birth rate is falling fast. Why? It's complicated

fromBoston.com

US news

The U.S. fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows

US politics

The U.S. birth rate is falling fast. Why? It's complicated

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Trump administration to destroy nearly $10m in contraceptives

Trump administration chose destruction of $9.7m contraceptives instead of distribution, incurring $167,000 cost to taxpayers.

Relationships

The Impact of Fewer Babies Being Born in Countries Around the Globe

Families worldwide are opting for fewer children or none, affecting aging populations and future societal structures.

fromSlate Magazine

My Facebook Algorithm Desperately Wants Me to Give My Baby Up for Adoption. I ... Don't Have a Baby.

Social media ads for adoption and egg donation emphasize the appealing lifestyle aspects of potential parents.

fromScary Mommy

A Man Goes In For A Vasectomy & This Is The Pamphlet He's Given

"I went to get my vasectomy consult today, and they gave me paperwork for different options to look over, and I am so annoyed with this list I almost blew a gasket."

Health

#birth-rate

Parenting

As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges

Right-wing politics

Bigger, cheaper homes could be key to increasing birth rates

Parenting

As women have far fewer babies, the U.S. and the world face unprecedented challenges

Right-wing politics

Bigger, cheaper homes could be key to increasing birth rates

Parenting

'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales

Women

Singer Brooke Scullion: 'I had never even thought about having a kid but having that decision potentially taken away from me was terrifying'

fromwww.bbc.com

Parenting

'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales

Women

Singer Brooke Scullion: 'I had never even thought about having a kid but having that decision potentially taken away from me was terrifying'

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My husband is paraplegic, but that's not stopping us from becoming parents

A couple plans to start a family despite facing challenges from the husband's recent paraplegia.

'Amanda Byram got criticised for having a baby at 51 - but like her I'm proud to be an older mum'

The average age for women becoming mothers in Ireland has reached nearly 32.

fromAdvocate.com

Sen. Adam Schiff's bill would assure LGBTQ+ people equal access to assisted reproduction

"Americans, including LGBTQ Americans, should have the freedom to start or expand a family without additional financial and systemic barriers that make it harder to afford reproductive health care services. This bill is crucial in correcting outdated tax laws in order to support LGBTQ individuals in family planning care," Schiff said in a press release.

SF LGBT

fromPsychology Today

Is It Wise to Bring a Child Into Our Warming World?

Having one fewer child can significantly impact environmental sustainability.

Climate change concerns are increasingly influencing family planning decisions.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Ontario's fertility funding boost extends 'needed' support to prospective parents | CBC News

Government funding for fertility clinics and tax credits may ease the financial burden faced by couples seeking IVF in Ontario.

Women

fromFast Company

The average age of U.S. moms is nearing 30, new CDC data shows

Women are now, on average, nearly 30 years old when they give birth, reflecting changing societal norms.

Want a baby this year? Brace yourself

Economic uncertainty is significantly impacting potential parents' decisions on starting families.

Top 750 WTA players to receive protected ranking for fertility procedures

WTA introduces protected rankings for players undergoing fertility procedures.

Real reasons people do not have the number of children they want revealed in new report

Economic barriers and sexism hinder people's desire to have children, according to the UNFPA report.

#travel

Parenting

I'm 30 and I've been married for years - but I'm not planning to have kids until I've completed my travel bucket list

fromTravel + Leisure

NYC parents

Kids' Passports Expire Much Faster Than Adults-What Travelers Need to Know

Parenting

I'm 30 and I've been married for years - but I'm not planning to have kids until I've completed my travel bucket list

fromTravel + Leisure

NYC parents

Kids' Passports Expire Much Faster Than Adults-What Travelers Need to Know

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fromwww.mercurynews.com

Parenting

Vietnam scraps 2-child policy as aging threatens economic growth

US news

Vietnam ends its longstanding 2-child policy

Parenting

Vietnam scraps two-child policy as it tackles falling birthrate

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Parenting

Vietnam scraps 2-child policy as aging threatens economic growth

US news

Vietnam ends its longstanding 2-child policy

Parenting

Vietnam scraps two-child policy as it tackles falling birthrate

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#pro-natalism

Making America pregnant again: the pro-natalist movement podcast

The pro-natalist movement is gaining traction in the US, aligning with conservative political views, despite not reflecting widespread public demand for children.

Parenting

What is America's pro-natalism movement really about? | Moira Donegan

Malcolm and Simone Collins advocate for pro-natalism with eugenicist ideas, aiming to influence American birth rates.

They promote their agenda while attracting media attention and political influence.

Making America pregnant again: the pro-natalist movement podcast

The pro-natalist movement is gaining traction in the US, aligning with conservative political views, despite not reflecting widespread public demand for children.

Parenting

What is America's pro-natalism movement really about? | Moira Donegan

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fromPsychology Today

Bonuses for Babies: From Scare Tactics to Tax Breaks

A significant number of women believe that children have a negative impact on their careers.

The rising cost of raising a child poses a financial burden that deters families from having more children.

US politics

Americans putting life on hold amid economic anxiety under Trump, poll shows

Economic anxiety is impacting major life decisions for many Americans.

Trump's policies may hinder efforts to encourage family growth and homeownership.

Affordability concerns heavily influence young Americans' plans.

from24/7 Wall St.

My wife and I have dreams of retiring in 10-15 years - how do you factor in fluctuating income when planning for early retirement?

"However, knowing he wants to have more children and allow his wife to quit her job makes the Redditor feel slightly antsy about what is realistic."

Retirement

A millennial couple shares how they navigated the IVF process - and the $18,000 medical bill

Even with the federal policy limbo, the McLeods said IVF is an important resource for millions of families like theirs.

NYC parents

fromTODAY.com

Moms, tell us how you REALLY feel about Mother's Day

Mothers face a dilemma on how to plan Mother's Day and often bear the mental load of organizing the celebration.

from24/7 Wall St.

My job is stressful, but we're closing in on $3.2 million in investments - should we buy or rent when we move for better schools?

Having long-term financial goals can help you sharpen your financial discipline, especially if success is tied to major benefits like significant lifestyle flexibility.

Retirement

fromPage Six

Kylie Kelce reveals where she and Jason stand on vasectomy, baby No. 5

Kylie Kelce is considering expanding her family, potentially having five children, while Jason Kelce is open to discussions about a vasectomy.

Ashley St. Clair Claims Elon Musk Wants To Father a 'Legion of Kids'-and Hopes To Raise Them All in One Giant Home

"I refused the offer because I was concerned it would make my son feel illegitimate, plus it left me with little financial security should anything happen to Musk."

SF parents

Women

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Harriette Cole: Advice to mother who's done having babies draws forceful response

The husband's insistence on his wife undergoing a tubal ligation after five pregnancies is deemed selfish; a vasectomy is less invasive and more considerate.

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