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

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 ...

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 ...

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?

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 ...