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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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?

The decision to have just one kid seems financially smart. There are fewer college funds to worry about, one set of braces instead of three, and a smaller car that doesn't guzzle gas like an SUV—to ...

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 ...

You want to make sure your child has lots of playdates, time with children of family friends, and time with cousins or other family members. If their default playmate is you, this is going to lead to ...

Celeste Kidd receives funding from the National Science Foundation, the John Templeton Foundation, the Jacobs Foundation, and the Advanced Research and Invention Agency. I’m in a coffee shop when a ...