Only children often carry complicated feelings that they don't always know how to express. These five honest thoughts reveal ...

If you grew up as an only child, you’ve likely heard some of these stereotypical phrases at some point in your life: “That’s sad you grew up all alone.” “Your parents must’ve spoiled you.” “Do you ...

Despite the latest research, many parents still struggle with the stigma and guilt of raising an only child. In her groundbreaking new book, Just One: The New Science, Secrets, and Joy of Parenting an ...

“Only Child Syndrome: What Being an Only Child Says About You” explores the nuanced personality traits that often emerge when a child grows up without siblings. While only children are sometimes ...

I love being a mom more than anything, but it's also the hardest job I've ever had. I have one daughter, and I don't want to have another child. People warned me that motherhood "would change ...

Does an only child usually feel lonely? Does an only child lack social skills? Does an only child have more emotional problems? These three questions come up often from my patients, because although ...

The longer I study only children and one-child families, the more unexpected findings turn up. After an in-depth investigation for my new book Just One: The New Science, Secrets & Joy of Parenting an ...

There are many stereotypes that only children sometimes face once people learn that they didn't grow up with any siblings. From the fact that they're either spoiled because they got all of the ...

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