Sibling relationships influence our development as growing children, impact our health and well-being into late adulthood and become some of longest-lasting bonds a person has. Research shows that, ...

When we think about the relationships that shape us, we often default to discussing our parents. Decades of psychological research have explored the influence of parenting styles, attachment dynamics, ...

Siblings raised under the same roof can grow into very different people. Explore how culture, birth order, and family ...

Brother and sister relationships have tremendous influence over children’s adjustment and development — about as much as parenting does.

Children breastfed for at least 6 months showed 27% lower odds of developmental delays when exclusively breastfed, and 14% lower odds with mixed feeding. Benefits were most significant for language ...

Sibling rivalry is the topic of discussion on Monday. Why do siblings fight, how do we handle it as parents and guardians, and how can we turn a perceived negative into a positive? Child Development ...

Modern research echoes Adler’s theses. In simple terms, siblings differentiate themselves to reduce direct competition. If one child becomes the “responsible one,” another may lean into creativity or ...