Having Children Makes You Miserable [Episode 36]




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Summary: Baby number two is here and I'm....happy? Obviously, I'm excited by the birth of my lovely son, but am I happier than I was when I had one child or no children? In my first podcast back after a long long hiatus I examine some of the studies purporting to show a decline in happiness as people have children. What can we make of these studies? Can happiness be defined or measured? When will I sleep through the night again (sadly, that last question isn't answered)? Sources: "One baby or two? Study looks at effect of having second child" by Judy Hill "All Joy and No Fun" by Jennifer Senior Having Children Makes You Miserable