“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 ...

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 ...

People warned me that motherhood "would change everything," and they were right. However, some of the things I was told were different from my experience. After my beautiful daughter turned one, I ...

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 ...

As a toddler, I would often wake up in hysterical fits, screaming and crying, whenever I had my most frequently recurring nightmare. The dream had the same plot each time: My mother came to me, and ...

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 ...