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You can crave connection and still feel anxious in social situations
Social health is just as important as physical health and mental health, but it’s the one that gets talked about the least…
The Freedom—and Fear—of Living/Choosing a Different Path
For those of us doing life without kids, that choice often comes with unexpected emotions, and maybe some unsolicited advice, awkward dinner party questions, and fears you didn’t expect to face. But beyond the noise, there’s often a quieter fear too: What if I’m getting it wrong? — Can anyone relate?? At PARALLEL, we believe doing life differently than the majority isn’t something to fear or be anxious about — it’s an opportunity!
Finding community with people you can relate to is hard.
This blog post features a conversation with Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, exploring how choosing a childfree lifestyle impacts financial planning. It emphasizes the opportunity to align spending and saving with personal values, rather than conventional expectations tied to parenting. Dr. Zigmont shares practical tips and encouragement for building a fulfilling, intentional life.
The joy of Creation: How Passion Projects Become "Babies" for Those Without Kids
Living without children doesn’t mean leading an unfulfilled life. For many like myself, our "babies" are the creative endeavors that we pour our time, energy, and love into. These businesses or projects can bring meaning and contribute to the world in unique and powerful ways. After all, leaving a legacy isn’t only through bloodlines, it can also be through the impact we leave behind from things we create and share. I’m happy to announce that “Purple” is finally going to premiere at the end of March, after working on it for 3 years. I’m so excited to be able to show this film (my “baby”) to audiences and hopefully leave a lasting impression.
THE PERSONAL STORY BEHIND PARALLEL
In this episode, Keltie Maguire speaks with Florence Wlodarski about Florence's Kids or Childfree journey — from ambivalence to IVF to embracing life without kids — plus, the inspiration behind PARALLEL, the social club Florence recently co-founded for those living life without kids.
RETHINKING LIFE & MONEY WHEN kids aren’t in the picture
How do we simplify our finances so we can live our best, most fulfilling lives—when kids are not part of the equation? That’s exactly what we explored with Dr. Jay Zigmont, PhD, CFP®, and author of The Childfree Guide to Life & Money during our Book Talk event in Los Angeles.