Join Merle and Vanessa on Sunday, March 9th or Sunday October 19th, 2025, for an insightful, online Decision Confidence Workshop — five hours that will help you stop worrying and start deciding!
The first three hours of the workshop will consist of a synchronous workshop format over Zoom. The second two hours will be 1:1 coaching with Vanessa or Merle, scheduled at a convenient time for both coach and attendees.
But don’t wait — Friday, February 28 is the last day to register for the March workshop date. The next workshop won’t be until October! (You can register for that workshop until October 10.)
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Summary of the program:
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In this workshop you will use brainstorming, intriguing exercises, step-by-step guidelines and even humor to help support your decision journey. You will also learn self-exploration exercises to do alone or with your partner, and how to interrupt distracting self-talk so you can discover the right decision for you.
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The workshop is two days:
Following your group session, we’ll schedule your two, 1:1 Coaching Sessions at times mutually convenient for you and your coach. These 1:1 sessions should take place within six months of your workshop date.
The cost is just US $625 per individual or couple, including your two, 1:1 Coaching Sessions. The workshop provides a unique opportunity to blend both the shared learning experience of a workshop with personalized 1:1 coaching.
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Who should attend:
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If you are in the process of making your childfree or parenthood choice, this workshop is for you! Individuals and couples of all orientations and family sizes are welcome. Although geared toward first child choice, much of our work will also apply to second child choices and beyond.
We will cover:
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Decision-Makers’ Bill of Rights
Fertility Facts vs. Fears
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You will learn how to:
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- Tune out pronatalist pressures,
- Overcome your terror of pregnancy and postpartum,
- Preserve your sense of self,
- Handle fear of regret and FOMO,
- Address environmental concerns,
- Plan with your partner to share the mental load, and
- Plan a childfree life that is joyful, meaningful and connected.
You might actually discover your decision during the workshop! But even if you don’t, you’ll have a better sense of your direction, and know exactly which steps to reach your decision.
By the end of the six hours, you will feel a sense of relief and hope from the work you’ve done. Past participants have shared that the experience of talking to other decision-makers overcame their isolation.
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Attendee guidelines:
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This workshop will be composed of a mix of presentations, group discussions, and lively breakout sessions. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and comfortable space to discuss parenthood-decision making. For this reason, we’ve created the following participation guidelines.
Confidential: Please respect confidentiality at all times.
Interactive: We welcome lively discussions and respectful disagreement. In order to get the most out of this workshop, we encourage participants to keep their video cameras on, and engage in conversations.
Inclusive: All are welcome: LGBTQ+, unmarried couples, single by choice, pre-adoptive, pre-foster parents and 2nd child decision-makers, as well as people contemplating or involved in fertility treatment.
Supportive: Our goal is to create an environment where participants feel safe and respected allowing for open and meaningful conversations.
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Praise for the workshop:
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My husband and I attended your Baby Decision Class a few years ago and I just wanted you to know how valuable it has been for us. We ended up deciding to pursue parenthood, and we now have an adorable 18-month old for whom we are so thankful. The class was really helpful in coming to this decision and many others. I have shared what I learned with many friends and colleagues.
— D.M., Arlington, MA
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I can’t say enough good things about working with you at that difficult, decision-making crossroad. Before attending, we were swirling in endless lists of pros and cons. On Monday, it would seem that having a child would be inevitable, but then I’d wake up panicked. The workshop led to a confident decision to remain childfree. I’m still very happy about our decision not to have children, and three years later, I feel even more certain than ever. I have even become an advocate for others making this decision, sharing Merle’s ideas.
— K.W., Washington D.C.
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Reserve your spot today:
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Ready to register, or have questions? Please reach out to us — use our contact page form, email babydecision@gmail.com, or call 917-703-9144 anytime.
We will request a $125 deposit to reserve your spot, with the balance due by February 28 for the March 9 workshop. If you need to cancel, you may transfer your deposit to a future workshop or coaching sessions.
Don’t wait! Register for the March Decision Confidence Workshop by Friday, February 28.
