Sibling relationships are complicated, and while some rivalry is normal in childhood, whether or not brothers and sisters stay close as adults often has roots in the way they were raised. Parents may ...

Fern Schumer Chapman and her brother were only 2 1/2 years apart in age, but they were never close as children. As they grew up, the distance yawned between them: Phone calls went unreturned. When ...

Growing up with siblings is a world of difference from being raised as an only child. And, unfortunately, there are certain ...

Sibling conflict is as old as the family itself. From Cain and Abel to modern reality shows, clashes between brothers and sisters remain a defining and often distressing aspect of family life. Whether ...

Looking back on childhood, everyone carries memories and moments that quietly shape who they become as adults. For some, these experiences are positive and uplifting, but for others, certain ...

My sister just turned 80. She remembers when I was born; when I got my first haircut and went to the theatre for the first time. My sister is a witness to my life and, although there are many things ...

“Must be the third kid thing.” That’s what one of the other moms said to me as we were both watching our youngest children play fourth grade basketball as if their lives depended on it. Like me, the ...

Sibling conflicts over the care of elderly parents are quite common, along with disputes over estates and inheritance. Whether it’s disagreements on how much effort a sibling contributes, financial ...