One and Done: Raising an Only Child, Not a Lonely Child

Oct 30 2020 13
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Only children are normal kids who can have wonderful childhoods and fulfilling adult lives. We are here to represent that and spread the word! Hosted by adult only children/ moms of onlies, we bring the real talk about the awesome and challenging parts of this experience. We offer practical tips, support, & encouragement. Featured topics range from socialization to financial planning to balancing parenting/work in quarantine, & so much more! We are ok and your child will be fine, too! Let’s take a breath, survive, & thrive together.

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12. Raising an independent only child /reviews of books about only children/ announcement

Oct 30 2020 31 mins  
Reviewing the most popular books about only children, advice on how to help your kid become independent, and an announcement about the show. Until 2:50 is the announcement, 2:50 on is book reviews, with the exception of 11:30-21:30, which is the section on empowerment and independence for only kids.  Here are the books mentioned, with ratings out of 4 stars **** One and O

11. Mental health, faith, and having an only child (cont'd from episode 10)

Oct 21 2020 29 mins  
 "There are no small things." We continue with information and reframes around mental health, executive dysfunction, and faith, as it pertains to parenting one child. The first part is about depression, executive dysfunction, and keeping perspective as we perform the important work of parenting a child. The faith part starts around 10 minutes in. 

10. When it's hard: self-compassion and perspective for parenting an only child in an isolated world

Oct 21 2020 16 mins  
Some reframes to help us parents of onlys have more self-compassion and perspective on this awesome endeavor we're undertaking. And since it's episode 10, we are celebrating by giving away 10 copies of the classic parenting book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk! Simply share our show on social media and send the screenshot to [email protected].

9. Accepting our family size and letting go of a fantasy

Oct 14 2020 25 mins  
"When single child families idealize what they don't have: how the fantasy of larger families can poison our happiness and development" by Lauren Sandler arrived right on time for Jamie, who was struggling with intrusive thoughts about the second child that isn't here. This episode is the journey to get closer to being more fully present with the child who is here, moving from the

8. Raising an Only Child with a Partner: 3 Ways to Stay Connected

Oct 08 2020 10 mins  
Our onlys are our focus; sometimes we forget significant others. Kathy shares 3 ways to stay connected to our partners and the movie that helped her marriage through a rough spot. We value our single parents too and have an episode tailored to them in the works. Intro biz ends and episode officially starts around [3:00]. Email us at [email protected]. You’re welcome to

7. Big age gap? Try this hack.

Sep 30 2020 13 mins  
When your kid has much older or younger siblings, including potentially half and step siblings, how can you help create the conditions for a positive relationship? Jamie shares personal feelings and experiences around growing up as an only in that situation. She touches on scheduling logistics* and then, at the [6:50] mark, the importance of “consistency of narrative.” We are l

6. Struggles and Comebacks

Sep 23 2020 13 mins  
In this vulnerable, funny, & practical episode, Kathy shares some relatable true stories about people’s reactions to her having one child. She offers thoughts on how to deal with uncomfortable conversations, normalizes the stages of grief for those going through them, and suggests a wide variety of comebacks and responses to the nosy, well-meaning folks who just can’t get the h

5. 7 Keys to Parenting an Only Child

Sep 16 2020 27 mins  
[3:10] 1. Chill out. [5:15] 2. Take care of ourselves. [6:15] Geeking out about active listening. [7:53] 3. Active listening. [14:09] 4. Family traditions and norms. [18:20] 5. Community. [20:12] 6. Responsibility. [21:51] 7. Choose gratitude. Books: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, Happiest Kid On The Block, How to Raise an Adult. Email: PopernackPodca

4. Famous Only Children on the Many Benefits of Being a Solo Child

Sep 09 2020 17 mins  
What famous onlies have said about their childhoods. Key themes: relationship with oneself, comfort with solitude and reflection, connection to nature and animals, self-reliance, and grit. You are welcome to join our Facebook group One and Done: Raising an Only Child, Not a Lonely Child. [1:01] preview of episodes to come. Email [email protected] with episode ideas and fe

3. Myths and Facts about Only Children (it’s good news!)

Sep 05 2020 48 mins  
We discuss two main myths about only children: that we’re spoiled and have poor social skills. We also talk about concrete ways to help our kids learn empathy and responsibility. You won’t want to miss Kathy’s hilarious “parenting fail.” Books mentioned: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, Parenting with Love and Logic, 123 Magic, How to Raise an