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

Before getting pregnant I wanted more than one child. But pregnancy and postpartum were very hard, so we decided to have an only child. She was diagnosed with autism and I'm glad I have more time and ...

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 ...

Although it may seem like everybody has siblings, there is a sizable chunk of the U.S. population that actually grew up as “only children” with no siblings at all. As Psychology Today reports, 20 ...

I want mothers of only children to not feel guilty for having just one child. — -- (Editor's Note: This article originally appeared on Babble.com. It has been reprinted here with permission.

When I was younger, I thought I'd have three kids. But I ended up having an only child, and there are multiple benefits. My son loves being an only child, too. When I was in 7th grade, one of our ...

Source: Carl Pickhardt Ph. D. A high school student in Australia wrote with five good project questions about growing up as an only child, seeking answers which might help parents appreciate some ...

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 ...

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 ...