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 ...

Every so often, I’ll get a text or DM from a friend (or sometimes, someone I haven’t spoken to in years) with a message asking for my thoughts on being an only child. Often, these messages will say ...

When I was younger, I thought I'd have three kids. But I ended up having an only child, and there are multiple benefits. My son loves being an only child, too. When I was in 7th grade, one of our ...

Growing up as an only child comes with its own unique set of experiences that shape how individuals behave, interact, and perceive the world around them. While these traits can be subtle, certain ...

I was an only child, and I hated it. Whenever I meet only children who didn’t hate being only children, and who even may choose to have one child themselves, I wonder what went right in their ...

I want mothers of only children to not feel guilty for having just one child. — -- (Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on Babble.com. It has been reprinted here with permission.

A few years ago, Hallie Parker joined a WhatsApp group of millennial women who call themselves geriatric moms — almost all were close to 40 when they became parents. Half of them had two kids, ...

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 ...

Source: Carl Pickhardt Ph. D. A high school student in Australia wrote with five good project questions about growing up as an only child, seeking answers which might help parents appreciate some ...