The family is sitting around the dinner table. Daddy is having a discussion with his 12-year-old son about which high school he would like to attend. Mommy is busy cutting up their 3-year-old’s ...

The middle child has been stuck with a bad reputation for decades—either as the forgotten one, the rebel, or just the “meh” sibling. But this narrative is tired, outdated, and overlooks the rich, ...

I spoke with author Katrin Schumann about her recent book, The Secret Power of Middle Children. Source: Syda Productions/Shutterstock What are some common stereotypes ...

You've probably heard the age-old complaints from middle children about feeling overlooked, stuck between the ambitious firstborn and the adored baby of the family. For years, people have debated ...

Middle school — it’s more than just lockers and lunch lines. It can be a whirlwind of emotions, shifting friendships, and identity exploration. For parents, it can feel like navigating a maze ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. You don’t remember your first steps. But someone else ...