The seemingly simple act of caring for younger siblings affects the oldest child all their life. Klaus Vedfelt via Getty Images “Fiercely independent,” “driven,” “responsible” and “caretakers” are ...

Parents can prepare an older child for a new baby by involving them early in the pregnancy. Sibling classes can teach older children how to safely interact with and hold a newborn. Second-time parents ...

In the popular imagination of a family, youngest brothers are often looked at as carefree, fun-loving, responsibility-avoiding people, especially when compared to stereotypically overly responsible ...

Many adults figure out how to get along with their brothers and sisters by the time they reach adulthood. Many do not. Love and support often characterize families, and they characterize how siblings ...