When One Child is Harder Than the Other

The Real Reason Parenting is Hard and How to Make It Easier

Another great tip is to either write down or take a mental note of how your body feels when your kids are being defiant or they are displaying ...

In Defense of Having One Child—And One Child Only | Vogue

It's also important to remember that first born is not necessarily first conceived, and for parents who have suffered losses, questions about “a ...

Parenting in America Today: A Survey Report (2023)

And somewhat larger shares say they tend to give in too quickly (35%) rather than stick to their guns too much (30%), praise their children too ...

Being a Parent to Young Children is HARD - Motherly

One toddler mom writes an open letter to other moms of young children about how this stage is hard, but it will soon pass (and you'll miss ...

Is Having Just One Child Harder Than Having Two or More?

When your child gets old enough to play with their sibling things may seem easier. Is the comment "once you're outnumbered by your kids, things ...

On the Fence About Having Another Child? - Susan Newman

Conflicted about adding another child to your family? Deciding to have one child or several is monumental.

What I learned going from one to two kids. - Mamamia

So the question about what's harder going from none to one or one to two? I still don't have the answer. They're both hard in different ways. As ...

ADJUSTING TO LIFE WITH TWO KIDS | MOM CHAT | Is it harder ...

Finally answering the NUMBER 1 question I've been getting lately... is it harder going from 0 to 1 kid or 1 to 2 kids?

Debate: Is having more kids easier than having just one?

Back when we were contemplating having a third child, we received warnings and encouragement in equal measure. One of our friends said, simply, ...

Why One Child Turns Out So Well, But Not the Other

Misbehavior and dependency are often driven by one's emotional injuries. In order to turn out well-adjusted like their siblings, these emotionally injured ...

How to Love a "Difficult" Child - The Merry Momma

1. Seek to understand them. The first thing we should do to love a difficult child is dig to the root of WHY they feel so difficult to love.

Growing Up Without Siblings: Adult Only Children Speak Out

I went to a public school and learned how to interact with other children and adults. I was frequently chided for being a 'spoiled only child.

Only children are often misunderstood. Take a closer look at the scienc

Early psychology research, dating back to 1896, played a part in reinforcing those beliefs. Hall said children without siblings tended to be “ ...

The hardest age to parent — Three Armed Momster

By 8 years old, your child's morals and values are developing. They become aware of what other people are doing and tend to make comparisons.

Why Do Kids Have Trouble With Transitions? - Child Mind Institute

And they might learn that by stalling, they get to avoid the change for a bit longer. Transitions are often especially hard for kids with ...

Why Raising My Second Child Feels Harder Than the First - HuffPost

When I fell pregnant I remember thinking "How on earth would it be possible to fit in another child?" Navigating the complicated balance for ...

Why Having My Second Child Was So Much Harder Than My First

Other parents report a change in the oldest sibling as he/she adjusts to the new norm. “Theo's behavior changed as soon as his brother came ...

Mom Holds Back Tears Talking About The Transition From 2 To 3 Kids

There is much debate over what number of kids is hardest for parents. Some argue that the more you have, the harder the parenting journey ...

Study Shows That Second Children Really Are More Difficult

When the study was said and done, it came to the conclusion that second-born children presented more "challenging" behavior than the others.

What to do when your baby or toddler only wants Mom (or Dad)

Expert Tip: Having a “favorite” parent doesn't mean that one parent is better (or worse) than the other parent. Parental preference is ...