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 ...

Eighty percent of U.S. children have a sibling. Siblings can be sources of companionship, play, and joy—as well as jealousy, rivalry, and aggression. A national survey found that one-third of U.S.

Sibling conflicts over the care of elderly parents are quite common, along with disputes over estates and inheritance. Whether it’s disagreements on how much effort a sibling contributes, financial ...

When I was little, I begged my mom for a younger sibling, but she swore she was done having kids. I dreamt of feeling her belly kick, going on stroller walks, and helping hush the sound of loud cries.

Family estrangement can bring up big, difficult emotions, and it’s not always about parents and children. By Catherine Pearson Looking back, Alice Lewin recognizes how her relationship with her sister ...