Families are built in seasons, not formulas. Here is how to reframe the “perfect” sibling age gaps and focus on what actually ...

When the eldest child leaves, the sibling left behind navigates a profound identity shift. Parents should validate and embrace this change.

Siblings share some of the characteristics of friendships without some of the same limitations on expectations. Friends may do or say things that might not be tolerated, while most often we expect ...

Sibling relationships are important. While friendships come and go, you’re stuck with your siblings. This relationship is oftentimes one of the longest relationships in a person’s life. You can rarely ...

Many of us have up and down relationships with our siblings. And those relationships can be most intense during adolescence. I remember as a teenager all the ways my older sister reminded me she was ...

Sibling relationships are a unique thing. Perhaps second only to our friendships, they're often the people we're closest to in our lives — but they can also be the connections that are the toughest to ...

Sibling relationships thrive when mutual respect and clear boundaries are in place. Setting healthy limits helps reduce ...

While sibling rivalry often captures more attention, it is the moments of sibling revelry that truly fortify familial bonds and contribute to psychological well-being. Sibling relationships are among ...

Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic minority group in the United States, and most are of Mexican origin, previous research has shown. The Latino culture, more than others, places a high value on ...

Dear Annie: My sister and I were once inseparable. We talked every day, shared everything and leaned on each other through some of life’s hardest moments — including our parents’ divorce and the loss ...

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very molecules. We'll be sharing these stories ...