Susan Newman, Ph.D., is a social psychologist and the author of 15 nonfiction books about parenting and issues affecting family life. She taught at Rutgers University and is a featured speaker/workshop facilitator on family life and children's issues. Susan is the author of the classic book Parenting the Only Child and blogs for Psychology Today magazine. Visit the author at www.susannewmanphd.com.
"The Case for the Only Child is an informative, well thought-out
review of the controversies that surround the issues of family
size. Newman debunks the stereotypes and myths about only children,
answering tough questions about what it means to be a family and
how to handle social and medical pressures, including the rising
rates of secondary infertility."
—Marc Goldstein, M.D., Professor of Reproductive Medicine and
Urology at Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University and
coauthor of A Baby at Last!
"Are only children spoiled, lonely, and selfish? Finally, a
valuable resource for those who have or are considering one child.
A powerful book, The Case for the Only Child challenges misguided
advice from family and friends, reveals the facts about only one
child, and teaches how to handle unwanted pressure and self-doubt.
Only you can define what family means, and this book gives you the
confidence to embrace that view. A must-read that will free you of
any guilt or shame you might feel for not wanting (or not having)
another child. This book is a gift."
—Alex Barzvi, Ph.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Child and
Adolescent Psychiatry at the NYU Medical Center and cohost of About
Our Kids on Sirius XM's Doctor Radio.
"For anyone debating the issue of 'filling your nest, but how
full?' this book is a wise and empowering read. As the mother of an
only child and the founder of MotherhoodLater.com, a community for
midlife mothers, I know the self-doubt and judgment that some
parents experience. Susan Newman offers a validating and refreshing
pat on the back for those going the only-child route."
—Robin Gorman Newman, Founder/Parenting Blogger,
www.MotherhoodLater.com
"I love books that present good news most people don't know about.
This is such a book. Susan Newman lets you know that far from being
damaged, only children can have it made! As a parent, you can have
one and be done, and Dr. Newman shows you why. Good-bye guilt,
welcome the fulsome joy of being parents to a one-and-only!"
—Edward Hallowell, M.D., author of The Childhood Roots of Adult
Happiness and other books
"Once again, Susan Newman brings some common sense to modern
parenting, this time with very valid reasons for having an only
child. Whether you're feeling pressure to have another baby from
your parents, your neighbors, or your kid, The Case for the Only
Child provides the socioeconomic and psychological proof that maybe
your gut—and your wallet—are right."
—Jen Singer, author of Stop Second-Guessing Yourself guides to
parenting.
"Susan Newman has written a delightful, honest, and readable book
that explores a complex issue—whether to have more than one child.
She presents and explores every possible conflict and scenario with
compassion for all sides of the issue and for all members of the
family."
—Jane Mattes, LCSW, author of Single Mothers by Choice,
www.singlemothersbychoice.org
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