Oh, siblings. You can't live with them but you can't live without them (not that there's much of a choice). We have no control over the family we're born into, but we do control the relationships we ...

Angela and her elder sister Claudia* had never been especially close. As teenagers and young adults there was jealousy, especially when Claudia’s social life and career blossomed, and Angela, a ...

Becoming estranged from a sibling can be devastating, even when it also brings a sense of relief. Here's why it happens, and ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Today is National Brothers and Sisters Day. It's a day dedicated to recognizing the unique relationship between siblings, but let's be honest, it's not always rainbows and sunshine, ...

Research has found that in Asian American families, firstborns often carry increased responsibility, exhibit stronger ties to cultural traditions, and serve as role models to younger siblings. The ...

Anybody who has worn a hand-me-down, shared a bathroom or survived a long car trip with a brother or a sister knows that siblings can affect your life in nearly every way possible. But researchers are ...

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 ...

During this past year I have been on sabbatical in Israel conducting research and teaching at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In addition to my university responsibilities I have enjoyed traveling ...

Ever since I became pregnant with my second child—a boy!—there’s been one single detail I’ve been stuck on: The age gap. My first-born will be six years older than my newborn, something that feels ...