Modern research echoes Adler’s theses. In simple terms, siblings differentiate themselves to reduce direct competition. If one child becomes the “responsible one,” another may lean into creativity or ...

One teen felt constantly overshadowed by her brother who was a professional athlete. So when she decided to keep the secret ...

Sibling relationships shape who we become, helping us learn to express emotions, develop social skills, and feel a sense of security and belonging. While siblings commonly engage in rivalry and ...

Siblings raised under the same roof can grow into very different people. Explore how culture, birth order, and family ...

New research has linked the death of a sibling early in life to a 17% increased risk of cardiovascular disease, with most being early-onset. The findings highlight the profound impact of bereavement ...

What is it like being a firstborn? It may mean you are the original experiment, the one who breaks in the parents and sets the tone for everyone who follows. Psychologists say firstborns develop a ...

Our siblings are our first friends, hopefully. They're the ones who watch you go through everything in your life, even the things you would rather not remember. You would hope that all of you would be ...

As Prince Harry's accounts of a troubled relationship with his brother, Prince William, in his new memoir "Spare" make waves, you may be wondering if there's any hope for a relationship so fraught — ...