Only Child Benefits, According to Those Who Lived It
Onlies in their 20s, 40s, 60s and 70s shared their feelings and revealed five distinct advantages to being an only child.… Read More
January 2, 2016 | Amber Benham
More Babies, More Housework for Moms? Not Necessarily
Despite the fact that more women than ever before have full-time jobs outside the home, household labor remains largely the mother’s responsibility. So perhaps it isn’t surprising that more and more women are choosing to have only one child.… Read More
Imaginary Friends: Should Parents Worry?
Lisa’s four-year-old daughter Hannah mentioned her new friend Betsy. Lisa assumed Betsy was one of Hannah’s pre-school classmates until Hannah asked if Betsy could have dinner with them. “But she’s not here,” her mother said. “Yes, she is,” Hannah insisted. “She lives here.” … Read More
Note to Parents of Singletons: Your Child Won’t Be Lonely
Parents of singletons often worry that without siblings, their child might have problems sharing and making friends — and hence, will be lonely. But, this stereotype of the only child as lonely child has long been without merit. … Read More
Raising “Star” Children: The Pressure May Be Too Great
Probably nowhere in the world is the pressure to shine greater than that exerted on Chinese only children. In a nation with a one child policy in effect for over 30 years, these children are studied and scrutinized. Their outcomes are not always positive.… Read More
Do You Have the Energy for Another Child?
Deciding whether or not to have another child is a difficult decision. To parents of singletons who aren’t sure how an addition will impact your family, consider this oft-repeated phrase: “One is One, Two is Four…”… Read More
Is the Economy Shrinking Family Size?
This tough economy is causing many people to actually cut back in so many different ways. Even apparently on the number of children they have. … Read More