Discover why having one child is not only a preferred family size, but also a most enriching path to creating a thriving, happy family. Drawing from groundbreaking new research and interviews with over 100 families, renowned psychologist Susan Newman, Ph.D. dismantles the outdated myths about only children while providing a roadmap for confident parenting decisions. Whether you're contemplating your family's size or already raising an only child, this authoritative guide addresses the most pressing concerns:
- Is one child right for me? Am I being selfish?
- No sibling: Am I cheating my child?
- What are the benefits of being an only child?
- Why the "selfish, lonely only" stereotypes no longer hold up
- How to raise a well-adjusted, compassionate only child
- Is caring for aging or ill parents too much for one child?
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Susan Newman, Ph.D. is a social psychologist specializing in parenting concerns, family dynamics and trends. Her work examines building strong family bonds, raising only children and strengthening relationships with adult children, as well as the difficulties of raising a family and working. Dr. Newman has been named one of the "25 Parenting Educators to Follow" by Roots of Action and one of the top 100 psychologists to follow by Careers in Psychology. She has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC's 20/20, CBS Sunday Morning, MSNBC, NPR's Talk of the Nation and Marketplace, NBC Nightly News, CBS and Fox News discussing breaking news and parenting issues. Her work has been featured in Harvard Magazine,Woman's Day, Parents, Cosmopolitan, USA Today, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe,London Telegraph, Today's Parent (Canada), Huffington Post, AARP, and The Times of India, among many others. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, The Authors Guild, and the American Society for Journalists and Authors, and is a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children.