What famous onlies have said about their childhoods. Key themes: relationship with oneself, comfort with solitude and reflection, connection to nature and animals, self-reliance, and grit. You are welcome to join our Facebook group One and Done: Raising an Only Child, Not a Lonely Child. [1:01] preview of episodes to come. Email PopernackPodcasts@gmail.com with episode ideas and feedback. [2:01] Betty White [3:59] implications of Betty’s story for us parents. [6:15] Alicia Keys [8:00] inspiration for parents based on Alicias story. [12:10] Jedidiah Bila [14:11] Shaquille O’Neal, Steve Jobs, and so many more members of the club. Theme music by: Joseph McDade.