The tree had stood since her father was a child, a living memory woven into the fabric of their family’s story. Coming home to the empty space was more than unsettling — it felt like an invasion.

According to the Pew Research Center, the average American family downsized from 3.7 children in 1960 to 1.9 currently, and about 20 percent of households with children are one-child families.

But Elvis also has a great-grandchild: Tupelo Storm Smith-Petersen, daughter of Riley Keough and her husband, Australian stuntman Ben Smith-Petersen. Born via surrogate in August 2022, the child was ...

The family’s comments come days after, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies said, 34-year-old Stephen McKenzie opened fire on a woman and her four children, including two of his own.

A child may suddenly become an only child, take on new family roles, or grieve the loss of their identity as the older or younger sibling. The home feels quieter.

The surprising ways birth order plays a role in your health, whether you’re the oldest child, the youngest or right in the middle (and even if you’re an only child).