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This week we’re bringing back one of our most popular questions, about whether to have a child. The decision to become a parent is almost never black-and-white, and each family should consider the factors that are unique to them. However, it’s always helpful to hear from those who felt the same way. Now for today’s question. —Denisse, ParentData Community Manager  I’m 35 and so is my husband. We love our…

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At some point or other, many of us will have the necessary but often dreaded conversation where we express our expectations about child care to a family member and set firm boundaries. This can be challenging — even more so when the person we need to set boundaries with is our only option. Although today’s question describes a specific situation, it presents a larger issue that is widely shared. Like…