ONLY CHILD PAST ISSUE CONTENTS Volume 4, Number 3FIRST COMMON SIN - OVERINDULGENCE: First in a series on the "Seven Common Sins" of parenting the only child. Parents of only children wonder how to keep from going overboard with their kids. When is enough too much? It can feel so comfortable to be permissive, and it can be so tough to set and maintain limits. But in the long run, kids who don't get enough structure lose their way and parents are ultimately held captive by little dictators. The article on overindulgence includes sensible advice on setting limits, and how parents can control their urge to give, give, give. BACK TO SCHOOL REPORT CARD: Dr. Carl Pickhardt clues us in to how only children respond in the classroom. They are eager learners but sometimes need to relax - along with their parents. DEAR ONLY CHILD Only Child offers advice and answers your questions. |