"Drawing from groundbreaking new research and interviews with over 100 families, renowned psychologist Susan Newman, Ph.D. dismantles the outdated myths about only children while providing a roadmap for confident parenting decisions. Whether you're contemplating your family's size or already raising an only child, this authoritative guide addresses the most pressing concerns: Is one child right for me? Am I being selfish? No sibling: Am I cheating my child? What are the benefits of being an only child? Why the "selfish, lonely only" stereotypes no longer hold up. How to raise a well-adjusted, compassionate only child. Is caring for aging or ill parents too much for one child? Just One offers evidence-based strategies for nurturing competent, independent only children" --