Ellen L. Walker.

Reassuring Advice for Navigating Childfree Choices with Confidence

Honestly, choosing to remain childfree is a deeply personal decision, yet it often comes with societal scrutiny and self-doubt. Ellen L. Walker’sComplete Without Kids provides a beacon of reassurance for those navigating this path. It offers thoughtful advice and empowering stories from individuals who have confidently embraced their child-free lives. Dr. Walker emphasizes the importance … Read more

How Childless Adults Face Pressure from the Media, Family, and Friends

Believe it or not, society has long held parenthood as a central milestone in adulthood. This cultural expectation is amplified by media narratives and reinforced by family and friends. For many childfree individuals, the pressure to conform to these expectations, norms, and societal pressure can be a persistent source of stress and discomfort. In this … Read more

The Rise of Childfree Living in Modern Society

Believe it or not, societal norms around family structures are evolving rapidly. And one of the most significant shifts in this context is the growing acceptance of childfree living. For centuries, the expectation to marry and raise children defined adulthood, which is a universal milestone in personal and social fulfillment. Today, however, a different narrative … Read more

Navigating a Childfree Journey with Ellen Walker

Are you in a relationship? Happily married? Do you have children? If not, do you often feel anxious or angry about not having children by choice or under any circumstances? Times have changed, and more people or couples than ever are going childfree. Again, for those who don’t choose this type of living, the conversation … Read more

Childfree by Happenstance

Honestly, life often unfolds in ways we least expect. For many, the decision to live childfree wasn’t a conscious choice. Instead, it is the result of circumstances, relationships, or simply the natural flow of time. Ellen L. Walker, inComplete Without Kids: 2nd Edition, explores this phenomenon aptly, naming it “childfree by happenstance.” Through heartfelt personal … Read more

Celebrating Freedom in a Childfree Life

“I think we have to make choices in life, and the choice for me was to embrace all person-kind rather than concentrate on one single individual. The universal is what I’ve selected.” —Leo Buscaglia. Many of us often face questions such as “Do you have children?” or “Are you a parent?.” While most parents answer … Read more

Why You Should Not Feel Anxious About Not Having Children

The decision to have children—or not—whether by choice or any circumstance, is deeply personal! Yet, in a world where parenthood is often viewed as a rite of passage, pride, and fulfilment—those who remain childfree can feel pressured, judged, or even anxious about their choice. Ellen L. Walker’sComplete Without Kids provides a refreshing perspective on this … Read more

Why You Need to Read Complete Without Kids

Society often views parenthood as a natural and necessary milestone in adulthood—right? But times have changed, as more and more individuals are opting for childless living—by choice or by any circumstance. In this context, Ellen L. Walker’s Complete Without Kids: 2nd Edition”  is an excellent guide for understanding a life path that remains largely misunderstood … Read more

What’s an Ordinary Day?

For many intentionally childfree adults, the concept of an “ordinary day” is refreshingly unconventional. Without the structure of parenting schedules, they have the opportunity to tailor their own rhythms and preferences and to find fulfillment in routines that may seem atypical to others. Ellen L. Walker’s Complete Without Kids explores these unique lifestyles. The book … Read more

The Impact of Being Childfree on Personality Development Over Time

Choosing a childfree life has far-reaching effects on an individual’s personality, self-perception, and life trajectory. As Ellen L. Walker explores in Complete Without Kids, this choice often fosters a sense of independence, adaptability, and self-awareness that evolves. Without the responsibilities of parenting, childfree adults often develop a strong sense of independence. Dr. Walker reflects on … Read more