Written as a love song, Sweet Child O’ Mine evolved into Guns N’ Roses’ most iconic ballad and a defining masterpiece of rock ...

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 ...

As previously noted, Bardot made it clear that she did not want to bear children. In her autobiography, Initiales B.B.: Mémoires (Initials B.B.), the Viva Maria! actress wrote about her pregnancy, ...

Are you a parent to one child? Or are you considering having a child in the future, and wondering about what your family size should be? Parents of only children are frequently asked when they are ...

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 ...

I took pride in all my quirks as a child. I was taller than my peers, I had two over-sized and widely-spaced front teeth, and I was the only one in my friend group without a sibling. It was an ...

Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so today we’re diving into the archives of Care and Feeding to share classic parenting letters with our readers. Have a question for Care and ...

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 ...

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You want to make sure your child has lots of playdates, time with children of family friends, and time with cousins or other family members. If their default playmate is you, this is going to lead to ...

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 ...