You and Your Only Child

Single-child families are more common than ever before yet many parents are concerned that they are somehow cheating their child of a real family experience. Recent findings however suggest that only children are frequently more confident verbal and quick to learn than children from larger families. In this reassuring and practical book Dr. Patricia Nachman presents solid well-supported evidence that the myths surrounding only children are just that -- myths.<p>Drawing on her years of practice as a child psychologist Nachman offers proven parenting strategies for dealing with a range of issues unique to only child-households while helping parents build a strong supportive relationship with their child. Filled with insight and authoritative advice <em>You and Your Only Child</em>&nbsp reassures parents that there is nothing unnatural about being or having an only child.