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10 Holiday Tips from and for Parents of Only Children

Guidance that fosters gratitude and joy and works beautifully for children with siblings too. Parents of only children often face unique challenges during the holidays, especially when it comes to a child’s sense of entitlement. The following suggestions are drawn from one-child parents’ experiences and strategies, offering practical ways to enjoy celebrations at the same… Read More

The Only Child Revolution

A revolution is taking place, not in the streets or through political upheaval, but in the private lives of families across the world. The only child is rapidly becoming the dominant family unit, reshaping what was once considered traditional. The Quiet Family Size Shift Seen Around the World In Canada and the UK, 45% of… Read More

How Parents Can Steer Clear of the Achievement Trap

As parents, it’s natural that we want our children to be successful. We want them to do well in the world and not struggle. But this can become a burden on children when parents overemphasize achievement in academics, sports or the arts. Without meaning to put pressure on children, we can get caught up in… Read More

Having One Child is The New Normal

We are living in a new era, one in which family as we knew it (mom, dad, 2 kids) is being redefined in myriad ways by changed social and economic factors. Today’s parents are re-defining family. Across the United States, and in countries such as England, France, China, Korea, and Canada, one-child households have become… Read More

12 Ways to Make Family Dinner Fun

Most parents agree that family dinner is important and should be a priority—even as we struggle to find time and too often end up eating dinner on the road or in front of a TV or tablet some nights. Research finds that families are less stressed, function better, that kids tend to eat better, and… Read More

Recommended Books

Whether you are parenting a toddler or teenager, there’s strong support and valuable advice in these books. Click on book cover to read about each book. Your purchases via the links below help support the free content on this site. I will add top-notch new releases as I discover them.