Should I Have a Third Child? | Featured in Care.com
I was honored to be quoted in this Care.com article alongside other therapists and financial experts weighing in on the very real complexity behind the question: should I have a third child?
My contribution centered on something I see come up again and again with the moms I work with — the lack of support that makes this decision feel so much heavier than it should. This decision is not just about whether you want another baby, but whether you have the capacity and support to actually do it.
I spoke to how so many modern moms are already stretched to their limits — living far from family, raising children without a real community around them, navigating rising costs, and doing it all inside a society that quietly undervalues everything they carry.
“The ‘third child decision’ is so challenging for modern families due to the overall lack of support moms feel currently.”
Before adding another child to the picture, all of those pieces need to be taken into consideration.
If you're sitting with this question right now, this article is worth a read — it's honest and practical.
