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 ...

When a parent dies and leaves everything to one child, grief collides with money in a way that can shatter families. 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 ...

In my family, if you were to ask my parents, I’m the one who “misbehaves.” My clothes are too nice. I spent too much on my car. And I go on too many vacations. However, my parents have given me ZERO ...

Sibling relationships can be close, fraught, and most often, complex. In her new book, The New York Times Magazine writer Susan Dominus sought to understand how our brothers and sisters can influence ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m the oldest of five siblings. Our parents raised us to be responsible and self-sufficient. Dad even taught us girls how to change a tire, check oil and handle car basics -- though I’m ...

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 ...

Parents try everything to influence their children. But new research suggests brothers and sisters have their own profound impact. Credit...Artwork by Kensuke Koike Supported by By Susan Dominus Susan ...

Growing up as the eldest child comes with a unique mix of perks and pressures. You often get more trust and responsibility from your parents, but that also means you’re expected to lead by example and ...

“I can run even faster. Look at me!” – Sibling 2 Parents may notice that, at times, their children try to ‘outdo’ one another or comment that they are not as good as, or, alternatively, that they are ...