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Tiktok mom talking about wanting only one child

More parents are choosing to be ‘one and done’—one mom makes a compelling case

"Whenever anyone asks, ‘Do you want more kids? Do you ever think you’ll have more?’ I’m just like… would you, like, start over?"

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
little girl hugging teddy bear stuffie

The emotional cost of being first: Study finds higher rates of anxiety in firstborn & only children

New research reveals how birth order may affect your child’s mental health—here’s what to know.

Updated Oct. 29, 2024

We are one and done—and we planned it that way

I didn't forget to have children. I just had a child. One child.

Updated Jan. 03, 2022

To my only child as we live through this pandemic—you amaze me

Thank you for being such a champ during this challenging time.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

What I want to say when people ask me if we’re going to have another child

I didn't know my first pregnancy would be my last.

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

I want to have more kids, but I’m worried I won’t be able to handle it

With just one child, I eat standing up and in a rush every day. At times, remembering to eat something (or anything at all) is difficult.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
family on the beach

Having an only child is the perfect fit for us

My son is an only child, and it’s gonna stay that way. 

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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