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Book SynopsisOnly doesn’t mean lonely. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and even a family with one child is complete and whole. But every family is unique, and raising an only child can seem daunting. As a therapist, the mother of an only child, and an only child herself, Rebecca Greene is an expert in the variety of issues that surround raising an only child, and she knows that parenting an only child is a complex endeavor, no matter how you came to be one and done. This comprehensive guidebook will explore the reasons why a family might have one child, discuss the benefits of having an only child, debunk the stigmas of only children, and provide tips and strategies for creating a happy home environment and building a strong community for your only child. It covers what to do when your only child is lonely, how to develop new family traditions, how to plan meaningful trips for your family, how to choose the ideal neighborhood, and more! Packed with research, first-hand accounts, and tried-and-true methods and advice, One and Done is the ultimate resource for raising a happy and thriving only child.
Trade ReviewAn impressive combination of instructional guide and 'how-to' manual, "One and Done: The Guide to Raising a Happy and Thriving Only Child" is a thoroughly 'parent-friendly' compendium of research, first-hand accounts, and tried-and-true methods and advice. Simply stated, "One and Done" is the ultimate resource for raising a happy and thriving only child and therefore an essential and unreservedly recommended addition to community library Parenting collections. It should be noted for personal reading lists that "One and Done' is also readily available in a digital book format.
Editorial Note: Rebecca Greene (www.rebeccagreeneauthor.com) is a licensed social worker. She is an only child raising an only child and has a unique, insider's perspective about the many different angles and benefits of raising an only. She writes self-help/parenting books and also children's books about social-emotional skills and overcoming challenges. Rebecca is the author of the award-winning children's book, My Perfect Cupcake. She is also the author of "The Teenagers' Guide to School Outside the Box" and "Law School for Dummies". Her second children's picture book is "Very Virginia".—
James A Cox,
Midwest Book Review
