Kate Kaufmann

About

Kate Kaufmann is the international, award-winning author of Do You Have Kids? Life When the Answer Is No. Her work has been featured in the Washington Post, on NBC, and CBC Radio.

Recent Posts

Let's Move Beyond Cat Ladies, IVF and IUI to Find Meaning

Why focus on cat ladies, IVF, and IUI, when there's so much more to discover about lives of non-parents?

Calling All Cat Ladies and Other Non-Parents

Cat ladies, gents, and others are outed. Here's why it's so important for them to speak out honestly about what matters to them and their place in society.

Who Will Take Care of You When You're Old?

"Who will take care of you when you're old?" is a question often posed to childless and childfree adults. Having kids isn't a substitute for mindful end-of-life planning. For parents and non-parents alike.

Handy Resources to Find and Befriend Other Non-Parents

Do you ever feel alone, misunderstood, or stigmatized among friends who are parents? Here are resources for finding information focused on the many people like you.

Do You or Did You Want Kids?

A Personal Perspective: Do you romanticize the path not taken? We all take paths that lead us in different directions. Like when we have or don't have kids.

2 Great Gifts for Friends and Family Without Kids

Make your holiday table more inclusive and welcoming by spending at least 12 minutes every hour talking about something other than the kids.

3 Reasons Elders Are Crucial Friends for Those Without Kids

A Personal Perspective: Befriending an elder or two, especially those who aren't parents, is a great way for the childless and childfree to navigate the future.

Are Chi Suckers Sapping Your Energy?

A Personal Perspective: Do people sometimes suck you dry? Identify and deal with the chi suckers in your life.

From Here to Eternity in Six Important Steps

A Personal Perspective: An 89-year-old childfree elder shares tips about how to manage the final chapter.

Barbie Is a Non-Mom

Did you have a Barbie? I did, and now I know how she influenced my life. In a very good way.