The Pressure's On...Do You Want Kids?

Mar 06, 2025

Do you want children? Or would you prefer to live a child-free life? 

When you're single, this question can feel extra scary, says Bree Steele, host of the Last Year of Single podcast.

There's so much pressure to just know the answer, especially when it feels like you’re running out of time. 

On a recent episode of her podcast, Bree spoke with Parenthood Clarity Mentor Ann Davidman about the process of discerning whether you want to remain childfree.

Listen to the podcast episode here.

Don’t miss these highlights as you listen:

  • (01:47) Why Bree considers the topic of kids unavoidable
  • (02:34) Why it can be hard to relate to her friends who’ve always been sure they wanted kids
  • (03:09) How Ann describes her work as a Parenthood Clarity Mentor (of more than 30 years!)
  • (03:39) Why Bree feels like the millennial generation is the first group of people who can truly decide whether they want kids — and Ann agrees!
  • (04:43) The first thing you should do if you’re unsure about whether you want kids
  • (09:48) Why it’s so important to figure out whether you want kids before you start dating
  • (10:32) The additional benefits of doing the inner work to get clear on what you want
  • (15:28) Why Ann considers it a good thing that you’re not sure about whether you want to have kids…

Bree’s podcast is premised on the compelling question, If this was your last year of being single, how would you spend your time? You won’t want to miss this fascinating episode!

Do you want to become a parent, or remain childfree? Begin your journey to clarity with Ann Davidman 

Explore Ann’s proven clarity method to uncover your inner truth and discover what’s right for you. It can be hard to figure out what you actually want, and Ann is here to help.

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