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Does parenthood make you happy?

A study published in the journal of Evolutionary Psychology has found that becoming a parent prov...

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16.03 30 Mar 2026


Does parenthood make you happy?


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16.03 30 Mar 2026


A study published in the journal of Evolutionary Psychology has found that becoming a parent provides no significant increase in positive emotions and found hardly any difference in reported happiness levels or life satisfaction between parents and non–parents.

Joining Ciara to discuss this is Richard Hogan, Family Therapist & author and Journalist Andrea Smith.


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