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 ...

Let's think about how the only children of the world felt on National Siblings Day, which just passed on April 10th. Horrible? Or maybe happy? Did you know that April 12th was National Only Child Day?

When people ask me if I have any siblings, as soon as I answer “no,” they often assume a lot about my personality just because I’m an only child. Lonely, spoiled, selfish and bossy are some of the ...

Feeling anxiety arise in our bodies is distressing in itself, let alone seeing it happen in children. As a parent, grandparent or guardian, you may feel extra anxious when you see a child pacing, ...

There are many stereotypes that only children sometimes face once people learn that they didn't grow up with any siblings. From the fact that they're either spoiled because they got all of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most people have heard the stereotype before. Only children are spoiled, can't share, and expect the world to revolve around them. It gets repeated so often that it starts to feel like common ...