Eldest children tend to be ambitious, driven leaders. “The firstborn gets a lot of focus and attention as there are no other children for distraction,” says child and family therapist Meri Wallace, ...

You know that moment when you’re at a party and someone mentions they’re the youngest of four kids, and you immediately think “ah, that explains the attention-seeking behavior”? Birth order psychology ...

Ever looked at your kids and thought, “How did they all come from the same womb?” Turns out, birth order might have something to do with it. Psychologists have long studied how your place in the ...

Because birth order can affect most children in the same ways, there are ways that you can help your children overcome weaknesses that birth order has thrown their way.

Whether you’re the rule-following eldest, the rebellious middle, or the attention-seeking youngest, your birth order isn’t just a fun fact—it’s a psychological blueprint. Scientists and psychologists ...

Growing up as the eldest child comes with a unique mix of perks and pressures. You often get more trust and responsibility ...