Popsugar Family Pregnancy Benefits of an Only Child The Surprising Perks to Having a Small Family September 16, 2017 by Leah Rocketto View On One Page Photo 9 of 9 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 9 You regain your pre-baby life much sooner. Watching your child move out may make you cry, but it also frees you from doing their laundry. Source: Flickr user yourdon Previous Next Start Slideshow PregnancyParentingFamily Relationships