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

This concept stems from the belief that only children share certain negative characteristics. Find out how being an only ...

One-child families tend to get a bad rap. Only children are often stereotyped as spoiled and selfish, and parents are made to feel bad for missing out on the "joy" of having multiple kids. However, ...

Being an only child is a “disease in itself”, according to 19th century psychologist Stanley G. Hall. Even though Hall’s views and scholarly research methods have been questioned and criticised, only ...

Worried that your only child will somehow be disadvantaged in their future career? Outdated and unsupported notions of self-serving employees who aren’t team players have fallen away along with other ...

The assumption seems to be that an only child and his parents are having a tougher time being quarantined for long stretches than children with siblings. The reality is Covid-19 created a new family ...

Growing up as an only child comes with its own unique set of experiences that shape how individuals behave, interact, and perceive the world around them. While these traits can be subtle, certain ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Today is National Only Child Day. Let’s celebrate the millions of amazing people who grew up without siblings. But what is it really like to be an only child? Here are a few ...

Only children are smarter, happier and more creative than those who grow up with siblings, according to a new study. “Contrary to the stereotypical impression of associations between [only children] ...