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 you grew up all alone.” “Your parents must’ve spoiled you.” “Do you ...

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.

"One and done" families are on the rise — so maybe it's time to check ourselves on the only child myths. AscentXmedia via Getty Images When people ask me if I have any siblings, as soon as I answer ...

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, ...

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 Outdated and unsupported notions of self-serving employees who aren’t team players have fallen away along with other ...

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 ...

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 ...

I love being a mom more than anything, but it's also the hardest job I've ever had. I have one daughter, and I don't want to have another child. People warned me that motherhood "would change ...

As a toddler, I would often wake up in hysterical fits, screaming and crying, whenever I had my most frequently recurring nightmare. The dream had the same plot each time: My mother came to me, and ...