Miss Manners: How do I set rules for my kids without offending the other parents?
Politely refuse children's gift-list requests by offering specific gift suggestions and clear, firm boundaries while communicating directly with relatives.
I love having an only child, and I won't apologize for it. She doesn't need a sibling to be whole.
A mother feels complete with one child, choosing to remain one-and-done to protect mental health and avoid being overstretched by additional caregiving demands.
Miss Manners: That baby name might not be so fun for the person who's stuck with it
Correct name pronunciation only for people you expect to meet again; parents should consider that highly original names burden children with lifelong corrections.
Ellie Simmonds: Should I Have Children? review fails to properly tackle the stigma around disabled babies
The documentary explores emotional complexities surrounding disability and parental choices, highlighting love's transformative power in the face of fear and uncertainty.