Psychology Today | Singletons
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Singletons and the singular issues that affect family life and parenting no matter how many children you have or may have in the future. In this blog, you will find parenting tips and advice.
Psychology Today | Singletons
1M ago
Being the “perfect parent” isn’t good for you or your child. Here’s why and how to adopt a new 3-step approach that will make you both happier ..read more
Psychology Today | Singletons
2M ago
Why and how you should have difficult and touchy conversations about sex and death with your children—starting at an early age ..read more
Psychology Today | Singletons
3M ago
Will you promote the Santa myth in your house? Is that a good thing? Will you tell your children the truth if asked ..read more
Psychology Today | Singletons
4M ago
When I had my son a few decades ago, people asked, "When are you having another?" That is happening less and less and in most circles not at all. Here's why ..read more
Psychology Today | Singletons
6M ago
With all the benefits of the close parent-only child bond, like camaraderie, emotional support, and a sense of security, what could go wrong ..read more
Psychology Today | Singletons
8M ago
Research points to a distinct academic advantage for only children. Certain parenting attitudes and approaches can help equalize outcomes for kids with siblings ..read more
Psychology Today | Singletons
11M ago
How only children acquire and celebrate their sibling substitutes ..read more
Psychology Today | Singletons
1y ago
What everyone misses when parents don’t engage in physical play with their kids ..read more
Psychology Today | Singletons
1y ago
No one wins all the time, and the sooner kids learn to handle not being number one, the better ..read more
Psychology Today | Singletons
1y ago
Mothers remain targets, scrutinized and made to feel inadequate in their childrearing decisions. Here's how to break free from unrealistic expectations ..read more