http://www.only-child-option.com ...because having multiple children isn't the only choice. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:27:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Social Psychologist Susan Newman, PhD speaks up on this subject in her recent Singletons blog post Mothers with One Child are Happiest.  I tend to agree with her - especially those moms with my temperament.  I mean, I was created to have 1 child: I am a perfectionist who likes my ... http://www.only-child-option.com/how-may-kids-happiness/ To be someone’s Valentine is to be loved by another. Romantic? Of course, but Valentine's Day is not the sole property of loving couples. It can also be a wonderful day for loving families. Here are some ways parents can use Valentine's Day to introduce new family traditions and create some ... http://www.only-child-option.com/valentines-day-fun/ On 01-01-10 my little boy will be 5 years old.  My goodness - where has the time gone?  It seems like just yesterday he was learning to walk.  I know, I know, I will be saying that my whole life! LOL I went back to work 7 months ago and I ... http://www.only-child-option.com/bittersweet-transition/  by Amelie Veegaet I am questioning whether or not I should have another child. My first child Rose (now 3) was born with multiple birth defects.  I have never been able to find stories from families who decided to stop after one child because their first was born with medical issues. ... http://www.only-child-option.com/my-ongoing-story/ FREE GIFT for a NEW BABY - My Precious Kid wants to give your new baby a gift of safety. Their car seat ID tag adds a layer of protection for every car ride. The ID card comes with a self sealing laminating pouch with luggage loop to easily ... http://www.only-child-option.com/free-gift-new-baby/ This summer has been an experiment...an experiment in chaos.  I went back to work (after being home 5 years) this past June.  I started looking for a job in April thinking it would take me all summer, and I got an offer right away.  Great news, except that I ... http://www.only-child-option.com/experiment-in-chaos/ by D.L. As far as being an only child versus having brothers and sisters...  I grew up independent, unafraid of spending time alone, and comfortable around adults as well as kids.  I always had a couple of best friends with whom I was close with like sisters.  I don't remember feeling ... http://www.only-child-option.com/another-perspective/ Here is a benefit for moms who don't want to go back to work until the kid(s) are in school.  If you only have 1, the time frame is sooner.  My only child Joshua will be in school full-time in the fall.  He goes to a private school where Jr ... http://www.only-child-option.com/mom-back-to-work/ What do you say when your only child asks why?  Is there a way to prevent your only child from asking that question in the first place - or at least being so focused that they ask over and over? Young children think they are the center of the universe...in a ... http://www.only-child-option.com/only-child-asks-why/ by K.R. Pinkston “Why do you only have one child? Don’t you know that only children have it harder?” These questions from neighbors and well-meaning friends hurt. They don’t know that I have kept the manufacturers of pregnancy tests in business over the past years. Nevertheless, I do not blame them. After all, ... http://www.only-child-option.com/missed-opportunity/