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Only You: A One and Done Podcast is made to talk about the decision to have an only child, the stigma surrounding it and stories and anecdotes from people who’ve lived it. We invite listeners to email in with their thoughts and experiences and discuss a wide range of topics including encouraging your only child’s imagination, feeling societal pressure to give your child a sibling and coping with traumatic births and medical issues. Email in at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to be featured on the show!
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Knock on Parenthood is all about understanding and dealing with the unique and unexpected challenges of parenthood. It delves into parenthood from the perspective two parents who experienced birth trauma from preeclampsia and premature birth, not unlike Jess and Pierce's story when Penny was born.
You can find Knock On Parenthood Podcast anywhere you get your podcasts and you can follow their Instagram here.
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Some listeners ask whether it's ok to be one and done by choice, simply because they want to be? The answer, of course, is yes. Other folks talk about what happens when your birth control fails and considering terminating a pregnancy.
Someone schools Jess about Sex and the City, and then Jess talks about Gilmore Girls for 5-10 minutes. It is what it is. Enjoy!
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Jess is doing another solo episode!! I had so much fun last time I think we're going to make it a regular thing. I am going to read your emails, talk about them, and ponder all of life's questions. Join me!
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Infertility and Me Podcast focuses on creating a community for those struggling to conceive with infertility. Monique has created such a great space for folks who have been on that journey, and she herself has one child. In this episode, she shares about feelings on family size after an arduous journey with infertility.
You can find Infertility and Me Podcast anywhere you get your podcasts and you can follow their Instagram here.
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Hello and welcome to Jess's first ever SOLO EPISODE! I am going to read your emails, talk about them, and ponder all of life's questions. Join me!
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Kaila is a friend of the show in every way. A supporter, a listener, and even our beloved editor! We started our podcasts around the same time and Only You Podcast would not be the same without her friendship and guidance. We are incredibly honored to have her back on the show for the second time, and if you haven't already, go give her a listen at Parent Tell Podcast! You can also find her on Instagram.
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
We are so excited to introduce you all to Kyla Saphir, a children's book author who has created a book just for parents of only children. Her book "On Brighter Days" focuses on only children and their feelings about wanting a sibling but ultimately realizing how lucky they are to be in a small loving family. Pre-order now on her website and follow her on Instagram for updates.
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Mikaela is and educator and the parent of an only child. She runs the Instagram page @raisinglittlegoose which helps educate parents on how to educate their kids! Her page has so many resources, and we are so excited to talk to her all about setting our kiddos up for success in school!
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
We're back for another in studio episode! We talk about having an only child with a disability or neurodivergence, infertility, and what it means to have a "godparent" for your child even if you are not religious.
In our pop culture segment we talk about Disney's latest portrayal of an only child, Turning Red!
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Karla described herself as a gentle parent, cycle breaker, & proudly Bipolar. She joins us on this episode to talk about her journey to becoming a parent, having one child, and dealing with her own mental health journey.
You can follow her on Instagram here.
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
Simone Davies is an AMI Montessori teacher with 15+ years’ experience, owner of Jacaranda Tree Montessori in Amsterdam where she’s been running her own parent-child classes since 2008, mother of two teenagers, and author of the book “The Montessori Toddler.” She joins us to discuss implementing Montessori at home in a practical way!
Find out more about Simone's work on her website and be sure to listen to her podcast.
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
We are so honored to be able to bring you this interview with Karissa Raya of Latinx Parenting, a bilingual organization rooted in children's rights, social and racial justice and antiracism, the individual and collective practice of nonviolence and reparenting, intergenerational and ancestral healing, cultural sustenance, and the active decolonization of oppressive practices in our families.
Follow Latinx Parenting on Instagram or find out more information about their organization on their website.
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! Join the community for as little as $1 a month and connect with other parents of one child.
Another great way to support our show is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
We're back for another in studio episode! We talk about gender disappointment, when you really "know" you're one and done, and read listener responses to the question about being on a different page as your spouse.
In our pop culture segment we the ultimate only child in mainstream media of yesteryear, Dennis the Menace!
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! We recently shifted that space to create a community of parents who can meet up and participate in events. All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for two monthly mental health support groups via Zoom.
Another great way to support us is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
We are so excited to bring you this interview with Renee Reina! She is vocal about being one and done on her large platform -- while also being totally relatable and hilarious.
Find Renee on Instagram, TikTok, or on the Mom Room Podcast.
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com to tell your story or ask questions of the community, and find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for a monthly mental health support group via Zoom and folks at the $10 level can listen ad-free.
Another great way to support our show is to support the crowdfunding campaign for Jess's new book series all about an only child, Ruby June!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
No spoilers, you'll have to listen to find out!
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Want to tell your story? Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com if you have thoughts on these questions or find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for our monthly mental health support groups on Zoom, hosted by Jess and available for you to join on the second Sunday and the last Wednesday of each month!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
It's our first episode of 2022, and even though we have the sniffles, we're here to welcome a positive perspective for one and done parents this new year! We hear responses to the last episode from folks who are one and done by choice as well as a couple who have opposing views about the number of children they want to have.
We read an email from someone who has chosen to be one and done due to childhood trauma, and another person who feels jealous of others' large families without actually even wanting one for themself.
Want to tell your story? Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com if you have thoughts on these questions or find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for our monthly mental health support groups on Zoom, hosted by Jess and available for you to join on the second Sunday and the last Wednesday of each month!
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
It's episode #50 (which feels like a big milestone) AND it's our last in-studio episode before the holidays! We chat about what gatherings are like with relatives who don't respect boundaries and deciding when to speak up when someone is offending you. We also hear some creative solutions to the problem of too many gifts for their onlies' birthdays and holidays!
We read emails about working with pregnancy or babies after deciding you are one and done and triggers for those who have experienced secondary infertility. We also hear from a listener who is one and done by choice and wants to feel validated in that.
Want to tell your story? Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com if you have thoughts on these questions or find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for a monthly mental health support group via Zoom and folks at the $10 level can listen ad-free.
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
We're both a little sick (with just a cold thankfully), but we're powering through it! This week, we read emails and chat about how the Covid-19 pandemic affected our family size plans and the way we experienced parenthood. We also read emails from a family whose age factored into being one and done.
A listener writes in to ask for advice about gift-giving for their only, and how many presents is too many for one child. We also hear from a parent who wishes her child's behavioral issues could be addressed without the added stigma of being an only child.
Want to tell your story? Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com if you have thoughts on these questions or find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for a monthly mental health support group via Zoom and folks at the $10 level can listen ad-free.
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
We are so happy to share an interview with one of our favorite moms on social media!! Linda Fruits joined Jess for a great conversation on parenting expectations, managing your relationship after having a child, and work/life balance.
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com if you have thoughts on these questions or find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for a monthly mental health support group via Zoom.
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
We are so excited to be BACK! This is our first episode after a three month break. In our first ever yearly tradition, we would like to share with you our annual Thankfulness Episode! There can be so much negativity and stigma surrounding only children, we always like to dedicate a whole episode during the holiday season to everything we feel gratitude about. We read stories from listeners about why they are thankful for their one and only and the road they took to get there.
Email us at onlyyoupod@gmail.com if you would like to share your story on the show or find us on Instagram or Facebook to be a part of the conversation.
You can now support us on Patreon! All patrons at the $5 level or above can join us for a monthly mental health support group via Zoom and folks at the $10 level can listen ad-free.
Also remember to please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.
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Hi. i am a mom of an only child. my son is 10 years old. i had him when i was so young (24 years old) so i wasnt ready at all and my parenting became really messy and with bad memories because i didnt love him back then, so i decided to not have another child. but now i can see it wasnt a right decision because he's so lonely and he dont play with toys anymore. he uses his tablet for almost 10 hours a day. i still struggle with having one child and i know it's really a hard decision.