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One and Done

The Guide to Raising a Happy and Thriving Only Child
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One and Done by Rebecca Greene is a comprehensive guide for parents raising an only child. Drawing on her experiences as a therapist, mother of an only child, and an only child herself, Greene addresses the unique challenges and benefits of families with a single child. The book explores reasons families choose to have one child, debunks common myths, and offers practical advice on fostering a happy home, building community, and creating meaningful traditions. Topics include handling loneliness, planning family trips, and selecting the best neighbourhood to support your child’s development.
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This book is ideal for parents and caregivers of only children seeking expert guidance and reassurance. It is also valuable for social workers, therapists, and educators interested in family dynamics and child development within single-child households.

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Regardless of whether only child families are ‘by choice’ or ‘not by choice,’ single child families share their own unique struggles, and One and Done provides solutions!

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Only 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 endeavour, 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 neighbourhood, 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.

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One and Done has been praised as an impressive and parent-friendly guide, blending research with firsthand stories and proven advice. Reviewers highlight it as an essential resource for parenting collections, commending its clarity and usability. The author’s unique perspective as both an only child and a professional enriches the book’s insights, making it a recommended addition for anyone looking to raise a thriving only child.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781641707442

Publisher: Familius LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Familius LLC

Illustration: n-a

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 387g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Rebecca Greene, MSW, LMSW, is an author and 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 has also written The Teenagers’ Guide to School Outside the Box and Law School for Dummies. Her second children’s picture book, Very Virginia, will be published in November 2021.

Rebecca grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and now lives in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She lives with her husband, young son, and two Cornish Rex cats. When she’s not writing or leading social skills groups, you can find Rebecca looking for shells at the beach, cheering on her son at his soccer and ice hockey games, volunteering in the community, and leading local book clubs. You can learn more about Rebecca’s books through her website at www.rebeccagreeneauthor.com 

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