So When Are You Having Kids, Jordan Davidson
So When Are You Having Kids, Jordan Davidson
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So When Are You Having Kids
The Definitive Guide for Those Who Aren’t Sure If, When, or How They Want to Become Parents

Author: Jordan Davidson

Narrator: Jordan Davidson

Unabridged: 12 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/06/2022


Synopsis

As we expand our understanding of what “family” means, we need to change the way we think about having kids.How much does it cost to have kids? How long can I wait? What if I have fertility issues? And, wait a minute… do I even want kids? If you’re unsure whether you want kids or struggling to decide, this book is for you. So When Are You Having Kids? is not your parents’ parenting book, nor is it a how-to for getting pregnant. It’s a nonjudgmental, inclusive guidebook for women, men, gender-nonconforming people, same-sex couples, and prospective single parents who want to make an informed decision regarding if and how they bring children into the world. Combining research with over 100 compelling real-life stories, the resources in this book are as diverse as the generations they’re meant to serve.With deep insight and empathy, Davidson explores:Ways to cope with familial and societal pressure to have childrenWhat makes a good parent, and the skills you need to be oneThe facts about infertility, adoption, fostering, and alternative methods of becoming a parentThe real financial costs of having and raising kidsHow to move past fears related to pregnancy and childbirthThe ethics and consequences of having kids in the face of climate changeAnd, what it means to choose a child-free life for those who are unsure whether they want kidsSo When Are You Having Kids? is a much-needed resource for family planning in the modern world, packed with the knowledge and tools you need to make one of the most important decisions—if not the most important decision—of your life.

About Jordan Davidson

Jordan Davidson is an award-winning health journalist and reproductive health advocate whose work has appeared in Parents, Health, Men’s Health, Prevention, Teen Vogue, BuzzFeed, Upworthy, Yahoo Health, Scary Mommy, Rewire News, CBS Interactive, Elemental, Everyday Health, Verywell, and The Dr. Oz Show. She’s also been interviewed for Bitch, Bustle, Rewire News, and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Selena on February 26, 2023

I feel like I’ve never been more undecided on a topic than kids and it had been on my mind a lot when I saw this book come up on my goodreads feed. I’m not sure if I’m any closer to an answer but thought this book was fantastic and definitely recommend! It had a lot of good stats but relied heavily......more

Goodreads review by Kara on December 14, 2022

This is one of those questions that gets asked of you at a certain time in your life. Sherronda J. Brown introduced me to the term chrononormativity when I read Refusing Compulsory Sexuality, and that made a lot of things click for me. So When Are You Having Kids?: The Definitive Guide for Those......more

Goodreads review by Reading_ on June 11, 2022

Thank you, Sounds True, for the advance review copy. 🏳️‍🌈Pride Month Recommendation 🏳️‍🌈 Even though we tend to ignore people who feel they have the right to ask any question they want and expect an easy answer regarding relationships, kids and marriage, I do feel we can't ignore them too, especially......more

Goodreads review by Mitchell on November 29, 2022

Thank you to NetGalley, Sounds True, and Jordan Davidson for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The quick review for this book I can not wait for this book to become a sisterhood of the travelling pants of my library collecti......more


Quotes

“Davidson narrates her own work, delving deep into the reasons why and how people choose to have children by drawing on substantial information gleaned through interviews with straight, cis white men and women, as well as people of color and trans, nonbinary, and other queer individuals.… This is a much-needed book on how to decide to become a parent. Davidson handles the diversity of individuals and situations with tact and care.” Library Journal“Whether or not to become a parent is the biggest decision a person will ever make. Jordan’s book leaves no stone unturned in helping people consider their options and will undoubtedly help people feel more confident in pursuing whatever path is right for them.” —Ruby Warrington, bestselling author of Sober Curious and Women Without Kids“It is rare for someone like me—disabled, queer, and childfree—to feel welcome in a book about having children, but Jordan Davidson’s debut made me right at home. If you’re deciding ‘if, when, and how’ to have children (or even if you’ve already made up your mind), Davidson’s text will arm you with empowering information and a steady, guiding voice. The rest, as she gently reminds readers, is (and always should be) up to us.” —Tessa Miller, New York Times editors’ choice author of What Doesn’t Kill You