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·April 25, 2025·5 min read

Only Children Face Unique Struggles as Parental Caregivers

As single-child families rise in the U.S., more adults are navigating the intense responsibility of caregiving without the support of siblings. A new study reveals that only children experience greater emotional and financial stress when caring for aging parents, and support from friends or extended family doesn't offer the same relief it does for those with siblings.

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·October 21, 2019·3 min read

Study debunks myth that only children are more narcissistic

A new study debunks the long-standing myth that only children are more likely to display narcissistic traits than their peers who have siblings. Data analysis revealed only children showed no increase in grandiosity or rivalrous compared to children of the same age with brothers or sisters. Researchers say the stereotype that only children are narcissistic remains prevalent but is highly inaccurate.

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Only Children Face Unique Struggles as Parental Caregivers

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Serotonin Neurons Challenge Old Views of Brain Function

Only Children Face Unique Struggles as Parental Caregivers

Study debunks myth that only children are more narcissistic

Flexibility Beats Instinct: How Adaptable Learning Drives Success

Infant Social Skills Thrive Despite Hardship

Low and Moderate Exercise May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Decline

Serotonin Neurons Challenge Old Views of Brain Function

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