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 ...
I'm nearly 10 years older than my younger siblings, and have always helped take care of them. I've given them baths, fed them, advocated for them at school, and hosted them in my apartment. Having ...
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Becoming estranged from a sibling can be devastating, even when it also brings a sense of relief. Here's why it happens, and ...
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As adults provide unpaid care for aging parents or in-laws, the division of that labour can become a major source of conflict ...
Research consistently shows that relationships with siblings are special and important for well-being across the lifespan. In the United States, one in six children has a developmental or behavioral ...
“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 ...