10 Tips For Raising an Only Child

Only children don't have to wait in a line to use the bathroom in the morning or wait until their sibling is finished playing with a toy before they get a chance. Encourage waiting to do things they want to do until you're ready rather than dropping everything for them, don't overindulge by allowing them to do whatever they want, whenever they want, and limit treats and gifts to birthdays, holidays, and special occasions to help them practice patience. Sometimes hearing "no" as an answer isn't a negative thing.