Families are built in seasons, not formulas. Here is how to reframe the “perfect” sibling age gaps and focus on what actually ...

Sibling caretaking can alleviate families’ childcare demands and promote children’s positive development, but it can also be ...

When the eldest child leaves, the sibling left behind navigates a profound identity shift. Parents should validate and embrace this change.

Sibling relationships shape who we become, helping us learn to express emotions, develop social skills, and feel a sense of security and belonging. While siblings commonly engage in rivalry and ...

After her mother died in 2016, Patty Pavia of Philadelphia, who is in her late 50s, drifted away from her brother and sister. “When we did talk, it was mostly logistical, like settling the estate, ...

It’s pretty normal — make that extremely normal — for siblings to squabble, argue, disagree, and fight with each other from time to time. And when two families merge to create a blended family, those ...

Middle children are in a unique position. Middle children are often less hovered over than their older and younger siblings. They tend to be peacemakers, good negotiators, and independent. Visit ...

Sometimes the animal kingdom surprises us when they act the exact same way as humans do.