Book raising an only child

The common sense book of baby and child care is a book by american pediatrician benjamin spock and one of the bestselling books of the twentieth century, selling 500,000 copies in the six months after its initial publication in 1946 and 50 million by the time of spocks death in 1998. The book is a thorough and interesting exploration of the many aspects of being and having an only child. Attention can be more directly focused, saving for college is easier, and its much easier to afford a smaller home. She begins the book by talking about her mothers decision to have only one child, explaining that she knew that she would be a much better mother if she were happy, and she. This can often mean that, as adults, its their way or the highway. There are perks to being an only child yay, no handmedowns but some downsides, too. Since almost a third of todays american parents are opting for onechild families, only children have become a popular subject for books in the past year ellie. From her book, we can glean the joys and challenges of raising only kidsparticularly if they turn out to be as high achievers as jeanpaul sartre, hans christian andersen, albert einstein or leonardo da vinci. Jun 17, 2014 the book is a thorough and interesting exploration of the many aspects of being and having an only child. Apr 10, 2017 there are perks to being an only child yay, no handmedowns but some downsides, too.

All my private concerns are addressed in this book. Aug 14, 2001 after extensive research on this topic, i can strongly recommend the books. The common sense book of baby and child care wikipedia. But starting in the middle towards the end of the book, so much of the case studies were more of painting a picture of the stereotypes of an only child. Raising a thinking child is a major resource that can increase the vitality and creativity of being a parent of a young child. I love books that present good news most people dont know about. The book, transforming the difficult child is a mustread for parents with intense children and all children as as way to help treat children labeled as difficult, or challenging, by giving you strategies to help them channel their energies in inspiring ways always with love at the core. Only child is a book i was hesitant to read, because it is told from the perspective of a young child, however, any concerns i had on this front were for nothing.

The joys and challenges of raising your one and only a clear and helpful guide to parenting the only child. From counseling with only child families and with only child adults, and from a lot of reading, i wrote the book the. Early scores for only child from members who cant attend next month are so far all 10s and im not surprised as its so very well deserved. In her book one and only, journalist lauren sandler, an only child and mother of one, takes on these stereotypes and explains the joys of raising just one. Harper collins useful material for parents, with an us slant. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. In the only child family, there is just a sense of we the child feeling and often being treated as an integral part of the parental relationship, with an expectation that they are all. The book has something of room by emma donoghue, which is also narrated by a child, and both offer an interesting perspective in looking at a situation that, when described by an.

I am the mother of an only child and have a difficult time finding any information about only children, especially parenting. On that date, 20yearold adam lanza murdered his mother at their home and then drove to the school, fatally shooting 20 six and sevenyearold children and six adult staff using a bushmaster xm15 semiautomatic rifle aka ar15. As of 2011, the book had been translated into 39 languages. The highly sensitive child the highly sensitive person. One of the biggest perks of being an only child is also one of its pitfalls. Much of what he says applies to any child, even in large families, say on the handling of rebellion. In easily understood language, raising a child with hemophilia covers such topics as medical treatment, genetic transmission, child development, consumer issues, school and sports. Having only one child allows the parent to be more attuned to the emotional needs of the single child.

To keep from feeling lonely, only children often develop imaginary friends or ties to. The reader understands things that he cant possibly fathom at his age. What being an only child says about you, according to science. Raising them up parenting for christians by israel wayne most parents want a book that will fix their child in three easy steps, in 30 days or less. While by no means a complete listing all of all the wonderful books that have ever been written, it does include our favorite oldies, but goodies as well as newer publications that delve into the issues relevant to todays society.

Jan 31, 2012 onlychild families are becoming the new traditional family, for a number of reasons, says social psychologist and author susan newman, ph. Its a mindful approach to parenting that can lead to less struggles and a more balanced child, as well as family dynamic. Socalled experts were also quite biased and their findings were so outdated compared to current research about only children. The problem lies far more with us, the parents, than it does with our child.

We had the chance to speak with susan newman on our radio show radio health journal about the challenges and triumphs of raising only child. Sandler reports that only children are not lonelier, that they have higher levels of aspiration, motivation, and success, and that even when their parents divorce, they may well become better adjusted than kids. Rhiannon navins novel only child is in part inspired by the sandy hook elementary school shooting that took place on 14 december 2012 in newtown, connecticut. Sep 22, 2010 useful book for parents and by a british researcher, somewhat polemical in saying the only child experience is not different, and unfortunately out of print. While understandable, this expectation will never work. That said, you shouldnt structure your family in such a way that makes money. She begins the book by talking about her mothers decision to have only one child, explaining that she knew that she would be a much better mother if she were happy, and she was more likely to be happy if she only had one kid. Newman shares her knowledge and gives downtoearth advice, making this the most accessible, uptodate handbook of its kind. Like wearing socks with sandals or eating a taco that is made out of doritos, being an only child gets a bad rap.

Fisher believes that being an only child is a common incident in human family life that has probably been going on forever. In her 2011 book, the case for the only child, she writes that many women are having children later in life, and that more and more families are concerned about the cost of raising children. Based on the idea that children mirror their parents, this conscious parenting book helps parents raise their children best by developing the parent first. The joys, myths, and challenges of raising an only child by patricia nachman, ph. Through subsequent editions, kelley expanded and updated the book to reflect new developments in the bleeding disorders community. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The joys, myths and challenges of raising an only childnew york. Raising them up parenting for christians by israel wayne. This is a place where you share your stories, spread the love, discuss issues, and find solutions to parenting problems you might be facing. For couples who are already raising an only child, or for those who are exploring the option, parenting an only child offers encouraging clarity and singular insight. Because they want to do right by their son or daughter, parenting an only child can be highpressure parenting.

Susan newman lets you know that far from being damaged, only children. Susan newman looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the singlechild family, and offers tips on raising an only. As an only child, now raising an only child, i am grateful for the insightful and unique perspective this book offers the reader. Popular raising boys books meet your next favorite book. Onlychild families are becoming the new traditional family, for a number of reasons, says social psychologist and author susan newman, ph. To begin, the only child is first and last child in one and so is the only chance at parenting the parents get. Sensitivity a better light on shy and fussy children explains the trait thoroughly, including research evidence.

Jun 11, 20 in her book one and only, journalist lauren sandler, an only child and mother of one, takes on these stereotypes and explains the joys of raising just one. This book is a labor of love, helping parents from birth to one year. The trend toward one during the baby boom years, when the parenting tune was, a boy for me, a girl for you, the percentage of families with one child ranged between 10 and percent. Based on twentyfive years of research and evaluation with parents and teachers in schools, the renowned i can problem solve program described in this book is now thankfully available for all parents. I am an only child myself and have a son who i suspect might be an only child, and found the discussion of what that means in terms of emotional, social, and academic development to be fascinating. In her new book one and only, the writer lauren sandler describes what. Offers sound and practical advice in areas potentially worrisome and problematic for parents of only children. The adolescent only child and friendship psychology today. One and only is a fascinating little book about the value of only children or singletons. I am an only child myself and have a son who i suspect might be an only child, and found the discussion of what that means in terms of emotional, social, and academic development to. In this book, susan newman gives her advice to parents about how to raise an only child and helps them defeat the only child stereotypes. The only child goodreads meet your next favorite book.

After extensive research on this topic, i can strongly recommend the books. Why you are the way you are revell, only children can be so logical, scholarly, and straight. Recommended parenting booksthe center for parenting education. Nonetheless, she expertly discusses the finer points of raising an only child, with tips for encouraging sharing, making sure your child isnt running the household and guarding against a state. Ira wohl, psychotherapist, filmmaker, and winner of an academy awarda for best feature documentary for best boy. This is a place where you share your stories, spread the love, discuss issues, and find solutions to. If you have just one kid or your kid is just sick of their siblings at the moment, here some terrific kids books that really show what it means to be an empowered. The freedom of having an only child, and the joy of being one, journalist lauren sandler takes on these stereotypes. Book recommendations only child experience and research. Based on twentyfive years of research and evaluation with parents and teachers in schools, the renowned i can problem solve program described in this book. Having an only child gives you a mature, diligent, and conscientious little perfectionistbut it also comes with some tough parenting moments. Fasten your seat belts the challenges of raising an exceptional child describes the most likely problems and gets you started solving them.

He is also only a child and, like so many kids his age, inadvertently wise. A type of family that has always interested me is the one with a single child. The following are recommended parenting books by topic. Presenting fascinating findings and family stories, dr. All grown up and relearning to live together happily and the book of no. By a childcare authority and mother of an only child, this. The only child project is a community for parents raising an only child. Advantages and disadvantages of being an only child wehavekids. The focus of the book, however, is on dissecting the research surrounding the myth of the lonely, selfish, maladjusted only child. Jan 24, 1989 but starting in the middle towards the end of the book, so much of the case studies were more of painting a picture of the stereotypes of an only child. No one has ever scored a book 10 out of 10 in the 26 months weve been running the book club. The author, lauren sandler is an only child herself and the mother of one child.