The bond between siblings is a unique and complex tapestry woven with shared memories, inside jokes, and a deep understanding of each other’s quirks. However, it’s not uncommon for a thread of ...
Dear Eric: I am the oldest of five siblings, all now in our 70s and all professionals. We grew up blue-collar and “genteel poor.” The problem arises with the jealousy and hatred the others harbor ...
Our son was a pampered, only child for four years — and then we had twins. Keeping jealousy at bay was important to our family, so we used four strategies to keep the peace. Involving our eldest in ...
Whether we realize it or not, our sibling relationships are often the longest relationships we have in our lives. However, sibling conflict is incredibly common and can even be detrimental to children ...
DEAR ABBY: How do you deal with a jealous adult sibling? My sibling has never spoken of this to me. However, my sibling’s PARTNER made it clear they felt I was favored over my sibling by our parents.
This soon-to-be engineer is doing the math and realizing that once his youngest brother starts college, he’ll be stuck with more bills and fewer options than the rest of the family. So he’s thinking ...
Family relationships can be complicated. Even if you love your siblings, parents, or other members, you might also experience feelings far less endearing for one reason or another. For this redditor, ...
Movie night is a little different in the Goodin home. The family has 16 dogs — yes, you read that right, 16! So when they want to settle down on the couch for a flick there's a whole pack of animals ...
Dr. Skripka answers the question: 'Are Support Groups Helpful For Siblings?' — -- Question: What issues should I look for in siblings of a child with autism, and are support groups helpful for ...
We have a house full of boys—three of them, to be exact. Before the twins came along, our eldest had enjoyed four years of undivided attention being a pampered, only child. He was the center of my ...