From feeling misunderstood to putting unnecessary pressure on themselves, here's what the only child may need help with.

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 ...

Are you a parent to one child? Or are you considering having a child in the future, and wondering about what your family size should be? Parents of only children are frequently asked when they are ...

As an only child, there are certain moments when I feel deeply "locked out" of standard life things. Having no siblings can be a lonely experience, but at times, the biggest issue I find myself in is ...

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 ...

Families are shrinking. Fifty years ago, shows like The Waltons depicted large families with more than half a dozen kids. According to the Pew Research Center, the average American family downsized ...