A trend in family size seems to be shrinking. In fact, 20 percent of American couples are now deciding on feathering their nest with just one child. Over the years, The Only Child Syndrome theory has stereotyped only children as bossy, self-involved, over-achievers and sometimes lonely. Is that true? Dr. B. not only breaks down the myth but as a father of an only child, gives solid advice on raising a child in a one-child family.
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Welcome to The Breakdown with Doctor B., a psychologically healing conversation with well-known psychiatrist Arthur Bregman MD. Every week Dr. B. and host Linda Corley break down issues and problems from a mental health perspective. From the incessant stresses of the pandemic to untangling relationship problems, Dr. B's years of experience help piece together the messiest of life's problems.