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The Need for Evolved Family Planning

Humans are still evolving. But our family planning models are stuck in the past, and do not factor in things like the impact on…August 8, 2019 · 5 min read A chalkboard drawing shows a machine with tools inside, turning stick-figure people on the left into dollar bills and coins on the right, symbolizing people being converted into money. Children's Rights

“Have kids because it’s good for the economy.”

Last month we wrote to Wajahat Ali, urging him to abandon the old "just have babies" position on policy and instead promote smaller families with…August 4, 2019 · 2 min read A man in a suit and a young girl in a white dress hold hands in a formal room. The girl holds a bouquet and looks down. A teddy bear sits on a chair to the side, with a sign reading Rose Room above it. Child Development & Welfare

Kids as Parents? Tell Massachusetts To Stop Child Marriage

Kids shouldn’t be parents. And that’s just one of many reasons to eliminate child marriage. It’s usually something we associate with far away, theologically…August 1, 2019 · 3 min read A woman in a tan coat and brown hat links arms with a man in a gray coat and blue tie. They are outdoors, smiling, with trees in the background. Campaigns & Accountability

The Royals Embrace Smaller Families. Will the United Nations Do the Same?

Congratulations to royal family members Harry and Meghan for publicly embracing the idea smaller families, and opening up about the the ecological and social…July 30, 2019 · 2 min read A young girl sits on the floor with her knees drawn up and her head resting on her arms, appearing sad or distressed. Soft sunlight streams in through white curtains in the background. Children's Rights

Fair Start Report: Why wait until children are harmed before we act?

Having Kids unveiled the Fair Start Order campaign in late 2017 and began petitioning state agencies to consider Fair Start Orders and legislation in…July 29, 2019 · 2 min read A close-up of worn-out sneakers with holes in the toes, showing two bare toes sticking out. A child is standing on a wooden surface. Children's Rights

Is Growing Up Poor OK?

Recently a reader left this comment on our Facebook post about Hilaria Baldwin. We would like to respond. Firstly, let’s not sugarcoat poverty.   41%…July 15, 2019 · 3 min read sustainable family planning Action Alerts & Toolkits

Urge Grist to Talk About Sustainable Family Planning

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Guest Blog: San Francisco Public Health Professional Addresses Family Planning

Recently a public health professional in California contacted Having Kids to discuss the impact of family planning on the lives of children. This is…July 2, 2019 · 5 min read Two men in business attire sit in front of a blue backdrop with Center for American Progress and a U.S. flag. One man gestures while speaking, holding a pen, and the other listens attentively with papers in his lap. Children's Rights

Wajahat Ali and What it Means to Invest in Children

Everyone at Having Kids was happy to see Wajahat Ali's TED Talk "The case for having kids." The presentation breaks the taboo that surrounds talking…July 1, 2019 · 2 min read

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