Let’s be honest: families where siblings get along perfectly all the time are the stuff of fairy tales. In most homes, daily life is a blend of affection, teasing, and the occasional slammed door. A ...

What do an Olympic triathlete, a bestselling novelist, and a healthcare entrepreneur have in common — besides a shared family tree? That’s the question New York Times journalist Susan Dominus set out ...

Sibling rivalry – where siblings compete, argue, and vie for parental attention – is common in nearly every family. It can manifest in various ways, including verbal disputes, physical fights, ...

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 ...

Family dynamics often create an unspoken "favorite child" effect, subtly shaping sibling relationships and individual self-perception. This perceived bias, even if unintentional, can fuel long-term ...

Sibling rivalry is common, but research shows it can build empathy and problem-solving when adults coach it well. Science ...

Perhaps, given the biblical story of Cain and Abel, it shouldn’t have come as a big surprise but in interviews for my forthcoming book on verbal abuse, I was struck by how many respondents reported ...

A new study reveals that typically developing twins consistently take on the dominant role over their nontypically developing siblings, even after developmental gaps are resolved. By highlighting how ...

A new study reveals that typically developing twins consistently take on the dominant role over their nontypically developing ...