One and Done: Raising an Only Child, Not a Lonely Child

Author: Jamie and Kathy

Only children are normal kids who can have wonderful childhoods and fulfilling adult lives. We are here to represent that and spread the word! Hosted by adult only children/ moms of onlies, we bring the real talk about the awesome and challenging parts of this experience. We offer practical tips, support, & encouragement. Featured topics range from socialization to financial planning to balancing parenting/work in quarantine, & so much more! We are ok and your child will be fine, too! Lets take a breath, survive, & thrive together.
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Language: en

Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting

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12. Raising an independent only child /reviews of books about only children/ announcement
Friday, 30 October, 2020

Reviewing the most popular books about only children, advice on how to help your kid become independent, and an announcement about the show. Until 2:50 is the announcement, 2:50 on is book reviews, with the exception of 11:30-21:30, which is the section on empowerment and independence for only kids. Here are the books mentioned, with ratings out of 4 stars **** One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One by Lauren Sandler *** Parenting an Only Child by Dr. Susan Newman ** The Seven Common Sings of Parenting an Only Child by Carolyn White *** How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success by Julie Lythcott-Haims **** How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk **** The Future of Your Only Child by Dr. Carl Pickhardt * Only Child: Writers on the Singular Joys and Solitary Sorrows of Growing Up Solo by Siegel, Deborah, et al**** "Yes, having 'just' the one child can make for a wonderful family dynamic" by Geraldine Walsh in The Irish Times. https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/parenting/yes-having-just-the-one-child-can-make-for-a-wonderful-family-dynamic-1.4141791 Great quote from the above: "It is the quality not the quantity of relationships that is important to any child."