In a world that moves fast and pulls people in different directions, helping siblings grow up with a deep, lasting bond is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give. Sibling closeness isn’t ...

Some families grow apart as kids get older, while others remain remarkably close. What makes the difference is the atmosphere created at home during childhood. Parents who raise siblings who stay ...

Raising children who are born less than a year apart, who are sometimes referred to as "Irish twins," has its pros and cons. While the early years will probably be a whirlwind, "with practical ...

Hearing your siblings describe their childhood can sometimes be a little jarring. You may even get the sense that you didn’t grow up on the same planet, much less in the same house. “Despite having ...

“I can run even faster. Look at me!” – Sibling 2 Parents may notice that, at times, their children try to ‘outdo’ one another or comment that they are not as good as, or, alternatively, that they are ...

When parents catch behavioral issues in their younger children such as aggression, defiance, rule-breaking, or difficulty controlling impulses, the first instinct may be to adjust their parenting ...

The sibling relationship is an enduring bond that has a profound influence throughout a person’s lifetime. Our sibling relationships are typically the longest relationships we have with another person ...