Susan Newman, Ph.D. is a social psychologist specializing in parenting concerns, family dynamics and trends. Her work examines building strong family bonds, raising only children and strengthening relationships with adult children, as well as the difficulties of raising a family and working. Dr. Newman has been named one of the "25 Parenting Educators to Follow" by Roots of Action and one of the top 100 psychologists to follow by Careers in Psychology. She has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC's 20/20, CBS Sunday Morning, MSNBC, NPR's Talk of the Nation and Marketplace, NBC Nightly News, CBS and Fox News discussing breaking news and parenting issues. Her work has been featured in Harvard Magazine, Woman's Day, Parents, Cosmopolitan, USA Today, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, London Telegraph, Today's Parent (Canada), Huffington Post, AARP, and The Times of India, among many others. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, The Authors Guild, and the American Society for Journalists and Authors, and is a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children.

"As times change, so do fashions in parenting and family size. Susan Newman, PhD, who has been studying "onlies" for the last four decades, draws from research and interviews to illuminate why today's parents are opting for "just one." Amplifying the voices of child-development experts as well as parents in the trenches, Newman has given us a clear-eyed understanding of evolving social norms, financial considerations, and emotional factors that impact family size. Whether you're considering having an only child or are already raising one, Just One provides balanced, empathic advice on how to navigate this path with intention, wisdom, and compassion."

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Pub date: 2025-07-15

Length: 178 pages