"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The three siblings in the Lord family all started tennis lessons when they were 5 years old. On the ...

Some families grow apart as kids get older, while others remain remarkably close. What makes the difference is the atmosphere created at home during childhood. Parents who raise siblings who stay ...

If you've got any small kids in your life, or perhaps if you're a parent yourself, you may have noticed a new trend: When it comes to gifts, birthdays are often no longer just about the birthday boy ...

I was the only child to a single mom, and while it was the right decision for her, it felt lonely. I remember longing for a sibling throughout my childhood and adolescence. I want my own kids to have ...

Dear Eric: I have two boys ages 8 and 13. In most cases the sibling rivalry is about the same as any other family. One late evening, I picked them up at the dance studio and we came home. Everyone was ...