Singletons

The world of only children

By Susan Newman

When Does Mothering Become Smothering? Part 2

By Susan Newman, Ph.D. on May 18, 2009 - 6:05am in Singletons

Is invasive parenting here to stay? Read More

When Does Mothering Become Smothering? Part 1

By Susan Newman, Ph.D. on April 23, 2009 - 7:03am in Singletons

When does responsible and appropriate parental involvement cross the line and become hovering and overprotective? Read More

Is There a Vasectomy (or Tubal Ligation) in Your Future?

By Susan Newman, Ph.D. on April 13, 2009 - 7:21am in Singletons

Is There a Vasectomy (or Tubal Ligation) in Your Future? More likely than it was a year ago. Drastic as sterilization sounds to most of us, more and more people are giving it serious consideration these days. Here's why... Read More

Uproar Over Octomom Has an Upside

By Susan Newman, Ph.D. on March 21, 2009 - 7:05am in Singletons

It would good if the furor over the Octomom put adoption in a positive light and made it a first choice for many parents. The uproar brings up another potential benefit. Read More

Stopping the People-Pleasing Habit

By Susan Newman, Ph.D. on March 17, 2009 - 12:11pm in Singletons

For some people, saying yes, giving in to what is asked or wanted is a habit, even an addiction. The people-pleasing habit can be cured. Read More

Striking a Balance Between Ivy League or Bust

By Susan Newman, Ph.D. on March 16, 2009 - 8:41pm in Singletons

From babyhood to teen years many Chinese parents use “unconventional techniques to turn out an Ivy-caliber child”—from excessive jump rope training to holding ice cubes in small bare hands. How far should parents go to prepare their child for an Ivy League education? Read More

Embryo Donation for Octuplet Mom

By Susan Newman, Ph.D. on February 28, 2009 - 7:05am in Singletons

Television, newspapers, and magazines are feasting on news of the octuplets born in California to Nadya Suleman who is an unemployed, single mother. These multiple births by implanted embryos raise many ethical questions and the issue of embryo donation, a relatively new alternative in the 30 years since the first birth by in vitro fertilization. Read More

Stereotyping by Blood Type and Birth Order

By Susan Newman, Ph.D. on February 5, 2009 - 8:58pm in Singletons

Your blood type can influence your sex life; Japan has condom dispensing machines (see photo) with slot designations for type A, B, O, or AB buyers. Beyond the obvious medical implications, your blood type could also be very significant in determining whom you date and how happy you are... Read More

Exploiting Sasha and Malia Already

By Susan Newman, Ph.D. on January 26, 2009 - 10:04pm in Singletons

Only a week in office and the concept that the First Daughters are "off-limits" has been challenged in a big way. Read More

Are the Duggars a family of 20 or an industry?

By Susan Newman, Ph.D. on January 16, 2009 - 9:06am in Singletons

I was interviewed last week about the Duggars-the Arkansas family who had their 18th child on December 18, 2008. After Michelle Duggar gave birth to Jordyn-Grace, their eighth daughter joining their ten sons, papa Jim Bob Duggar, said, ""We both would love to have more." As adults will the Duggar children follow their parents' model? Read More