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- Three Ways an Only Child Can Relate to Jake on 'Two and a Half Men'“Two and a Half Men” is a comedy sitcom that features Jake, as the son of Alan Harper. Here are three ways that an only child can relate to Jake on the show.
- Raising an Only ChildWhat's so wrong with having only one?!?
Raising an Only Child Who Isn't A Spoiled BratThe economy is forcing many couples to opt for only one child. How to make sure your "only" is not lonely, self-centered or clingy.
How Birth Order Affects PersonalityDepending on where a child is born in regard to his or her siblings, he or she may have certain personality traits.- Is it Selfish to Have an Only Child by Choice?My daughter is now in a phase where she questions why she doesn't have brothers and sisters like her classmates and friends do. At five years old, she's ready for a sibling... but I'm not so ready to start over with another baby.
- Reasons Why Women Who Grew Up as Only Children May Be Content, Independent, and SuccessfulReasons why women who grew up as only children may be content, independent, and successful
Parenting Step-Kids: Only-Child or Oldest Sibling or Both?Being a child of divorce is always rough but it can be even worse if there are half-siblings or step-siblings encroaching on their space. What can a parent do to help the transitions?- The Ups and Downs of Being an Only ChildThis article is about how I feel about being an only child. It includes the good and the bad.
- I Highly Recommend Being an Only ChildBeing the one and only son or daughter can be a highly desirable experience if you're the self-reliant type.
- The Pros and Cons of Raising an Only ChildThere are many reasons why many people have only one child these days. There are benefits and drawbacks to having only one child. Here are some of them.
- How to Keep Homeschooling Fun for an Only ChildHomeschooling an only child presents unique challenges. Who will they play with, and how will you keep them interested in learning? There are many ways to keep your child socialized and learning, even as a class of one.
Planning an Only Child? Consider the Adult Consequences!There is plenty of information about raising an only child, but what about the adult ramifications of being an only child?- Only Children - Are We Different?If you are one, have one, plan on one or wonder how we can be the only one, read on. When almost everyone we know has a sibling or five, we have to ask if there is room for one more.
How to Help an Only Child Become a Sibling to the New BabyA new baby can be hard on a previously only child. Here are some ways to help with the transition.- The Pros and Cons of Having an Only ChildAn article discussing the pros and cons of having only one child.
- The Benefits of Having an Only Child and What You Can Do to Avoid Any PitfallsTips on raising a social and secure Only Child.
- Parenting the Only Child: How to Overcome the "Brat" ComplexSingle children households face many unique challenges. It is easy to over-protect or give them everythgin they want. Here are a few tips to avoid turning yours into a brat.
- Online Games and an Only Child - a Good Combination?This article discusses some benefits and advantages of online gaming for children who are an "only child."
- Obstacles in Raising an Only ChildOnly children can be some of the brightest and sweetest children who grow into well-adjusted adults. There are some obstacles that parents will face raising an only child but the benefits from identifying and overcoming them far outweigh it.
- One Child Family: The Problems and Benefits of Having Only One ChildSome parents are only blessed with one child. This article will show you the benefits and problems associated with only one child in the family.
How to Teach an Only Child to ShareThe child without any siblings is at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to learning how to share with other children. Parents and teachers can do a lot to help the only child become more proficient in this important social skill.- Teaching an Only Child to Share: Tips for ParentsTeaching an only child to share can be a bit difficult especially when they are young and do not get the opportunity to interact with many children. I will share with you some tips and techniques to teach your only child to share.
- Tips on Teaching Your Only Child to ShareWhile only children can learn to share just as well as any other child, teaching them this skill requires looking at things from a slightly different angle. The good news, though, is a little forethought and understanding will probably be all you need.
- Teaching Your Only Child to Share: It's Not Easy, but Can Be DoneParents of only children all face a similar challenge as their child grows up, teaching them how to share. This is something that takes some effort from the parent of an only child, but that effort is worth it.
- Teaching Your Only Child to Share: 9 Quick TipsHow to teach your only child to share.
- Tips on Teaching an Only Child to ShareTeaching your only child to be a sharing person starts at home, and starts with you.
- How I Taught My Only Child to ShareWays you can make your only child learn how to share.
- Parenting Tips for Teaching an Only Child to ShareThe world of toddler ownership has reached another level. Use these tips and tricks to get your toddler to share.
- 10 Tips for Teaching Your Only Child to ShareGot an only child on your hands? Quirky as they are, only children are just like other kids. Oftentimes the same rules apply, but sometimes the rules need to be handled a little differently.
- Tips for an Only ChildLearning to live with your birth order as an only child.
- Growing Up as an Only ChildMy experiences as an only child. From stereotyping and being alone this is the real story of my life as an only child.
- Things to Avoid Saying to Parents of an Only ChildRead this article for things to avoid saying to parents of an only child.
- The Not-So-Lonely OnlyWondering if you should have more kids so that your son or daughter will not be an only child? In this article, I offer my own perspectives on life as an only child.
- A Warning About Being an Only ChildI'm an only child. Since I'm in my 50's the word "child" doesn't feel appropriate.
- Caregiver for Aging Parents: What's an "Only Child" to Do?Being a caregiver to aging parents is a high-stress job. For the "only child", it can be even more so. "Only children" have to be watching for signs of caregiver burnout.
- China's 'Only Child' - Controlling Population GrowthA discussion of China's 'only child' policy which restricts parents to having a single child.
- When Planning Your Family, Consider the Pros and Cons of Being an Only ChildDo you want a second child or do you think one is enough? Here is some insight in what it is like to be an only child.
- Is Having More Than One Child a Good Idea?With American family sizes continuing to decrease, many couples are choosing to have and raise only one child due to the advantages associated with very small families.
- Raising the "Only" ChildMy brother decided to have but one child. Lending his theory that world is over populated and he shouldn't add to the over population. This is a review of the decision to raise an "only" child.
- Ten Tips for Parents of an Only ChildBeing an only child can be lonely, and getting holiday gifts such as two-player games can be a little frustrating for the only child. Here are some ideas to keep that lonliness at bay.



