Tag: only child
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Please Don’t Suggest I Have Another Child
Get Pregnant Fast I was blindsided this time. There I was, at a cheerful optometrist’s office, learning for the first time in my 30-something years that I need glasses. Meanwhile, my well-mannered newly six-year-old was asking for help with Legos in the kiddie corner. “Is she your only child?” you asked. (Insert long, intentional pause.)…
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10 Reasons I Cherish Being a Parent to an Only Child
Get Pregnant Fast As my son, Liam, recently turned six, I find myself reflecting on our small but perfectly formed family of three. Despite the constant inquiries from friends and family about when we plan to expand our family, I remain steadfast in my appreciation of our choice to raise an only child. Here are…
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The Advantages of Raising an Only Child
Get Pregnant Fast In my eyes, I have the ideal little family. My husband, our daughter, and I form a delightful trio. The journey to parenthood was nothing short of extraordinary, filled with surprises and lessons as we navigated the years following her arrival. While we haven’t had the fortune of welcoming more children into…
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How Can an Only Child Support Aging Parents?
Get Pregnant Fast As an only child, the responsibility of caring for aging parents can feel overwhelming. Recently, my friend Emily faced a tough situation when her mother was hospitalized for three weeks after an accident. The facility was uninviting, reminiscent of a barracks, and her mother shared a room with a woman suffering from…
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The Gift of Being an Only Child: Why I’m Choosing This Path for My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast For over a year, my evenings were often filled with chaos, and I found myself competing for attention in a household of six. It became clear that in order to be seen, I had to make some noise—whether it was through grades, awards, or even a visit from the local authorities during…
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The Journey of Raising an Only Child: Insights from a New Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Life rarely unfolds as we imagine it will. When I first met Ryan, a divorced dad with three little ones, I had spent over a decade exploring life in New York City, uncertain if I’d ever find my soulmate. Just one month into our relationship, I posed my pivotal question: “Do you…
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Summer with an Only Child: A Journey of Unconventional Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine a fallen Catholic and a non-practicing Muslim settling into an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood to nurture their only child. Sounds like the setup for a punchline, right? Well, that’s us—the odd family with a unique little one. Let’s be honest, only children are often portrayed as the eerie protagonists of horror tales.…