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Parenting

Parents Spark Outcry When They Take Baby on Vacation and Leave Toddler At Home

Parenting

Mom Shares 'Non-Negotiable' Rule to Prevent Her Kids From Bickering on Playdates

fromslate.com

Parenting

My Wife Is Repeating a Terrible Cycle With Our Eldest Daughter. I Need to Stop This.

Parenting

My Son Has Chosen His Biggest Competitor. It's Creating Chaos in Our House.

Parenting

When my kids were younger, the age gap between them was difficult. Now, it's more of a benefit.

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1 week ago

Parenting

This Dad Says Not To Punish Your Child For Misbehaving Toward A Sibling - Here's Why

Parenting

Parents Spark Outcry When They Take Baby on Vacation and Leave Toddler At Home

Parenting

Mom Shares 'Non-Negotiable' Rule to Prevent Her Kids From Bickering on Playdates

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Parenting

My Wife Is Repeating a Terrible Cycle With Our Eldest Daughter. I Need to Stop This.

Parenting

My Son Has Chosen His Biggest Competitor. It's Creating Chaos in Our House.

Parenting

When my kids were younger, the age gap between them was difficult. Now, it's more of a benefit.

Parenting

My Mom Keeps Pushing Me to Share Our Difficult Family History With My Kids. I Can't.

Retirement

I'm All Set to Make an Easy $10,000. There's Just One Problem.

fromBustle

Parenting

This New Book Is Basically A Grown-Up Version Of 'The Parent Trap'

Parenting

Asking Eric: He's using our mom as a therapist, dumping all his darkness and drama on her

Asking Eric: We think the grandparents should know about their son's secret child

It's crucial to communicate with your estranged niece about your grandniece's curiosity regarding her father before sharing information with the grandparents.

Dear Abby: My rich dad gives money to every sibling except me

Financial favoritism in families can foster resentment; addressing it through open communication is essential.

1 week ago

Parenting

My Mom Keeps Pushing Me to Share Our Difficult Family History With My Kids. I Can't.

Retirement

I'm All Set to Make an Easy $10,000. There's Just One Problem.

fromBustle

Parenting

This New Book Is Basically A Grown-Up Version Of 'The Parent Trap'

Parenting

Asking Eric: He's using our mom as a therapist, dumping all his darkness and drama on her

Parenting

Asking Eric: We think the grandparents should know about their son's secret child

Parenting

Dear Abby: My rich dad gives money to every sibling except me

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2 weeks ago

Asking Eric: I didn't realize they were following my comments online

A sister's perception of past events may differ drastically, complicating attempts to reconcile.

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Parenting

There are unexpected perks to being the last kid at home, just ask my youngest son

fromThe Gottman Institute

Help Your Kids Get Along: The importance of sibling relationships

Sibling relationships are crucial for childhood development and adult mental health.

Healthy sibling interactions provide emotional support, while conflict can cause long-term issues.

Parents play a key role in fostering positive sibling dynamics.

Parenting

There are unexpected perks to being the last kid at home, just ask my youngest son

fromThe Gottman Institute

Help Your Kids Get Along: The importance of sibling relationships

Sibling relationships are crucial for childhood development and adult mental health.

Healthy sibling interactions provide emotional support, while conflict can cause long-term issues.

Parents play a key role in fostering positive sibling dynamics.

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Harriette Cole: She thinks her kids are so much better than mine

Constant comparisons between children are straining my relationship with my sister.

My husband is an identical triplet. When we are out together, people turn around to stare.

Life with an identical triplet brings unique experiences and attention from others.

fromwww.theguardian.com

4 weeks ago

I thought my sister and I had the worst fights in history. Then I asked the internet | Lucinda Price

Sibling rivalry can be fierce and often starts at a young age, driven by competition and small provocations.

4 weeks ago

For Me, Sharing Clothes With Loved Ones Deepens Connection

Wearing a sibling's clothes can evoke feelings of identity, nostalgia, and emotional connection.

Trauma, Survival, and Popular Sister Stories

Both 'Sirens' and 'The Better Sister' reveal deeper family dynamics beneath their glamorous settings.

fromwww.theguardian.com

As the first born, am I the smartest? Maybe but siblings shape us in far more interesting ways | Imogen West-Knights

"Siblings shape you in ways that are less deliberate than parents, which means their influence is less discussed, though just as important."

Parenting

Conflict and Confusion About Twins Sharing Birthday Celebrations

As twins mature, they may prefer separate birthday celebrations to acknowledge their individual identities.

Too Much Twin Closeness Can Be Dangerous to Identity Development

Twins share a complex bond shaped by their early life experiences, which involves both deep closeness and significant challenges.

Conflict and Confusion About Twins Sharing Birthday Celebrations

As twins mature, they may prefer separate birthday celebrations to acknowledge their individual identities.

Too Much Twin Closeness Can Be Dangerous to Identity Development

Twins share a complex bond shaped by their early life experiences, which involves both deep closeness and significant challenges.

Parenting

These 8 Behaviors May Indicate That You Were The "Loser Sibling" Growing Up, According To Experts

fromwww.nytimes.com

Mental health

Modern Love' Podcast: My Brother Has Schizophrenia. This Is How I Love Him.

Parenting

These 8 Behaviors May Indicate That You Were The "Loser Sibling" Growing Up, According To Experts

Mental health

fromwww.nytimes.com

Modern Love' Podcast: My Brother Has Schizophrenia. This Is How I Love Him.

Jamie Shandro's journey illustrates how mental illness affects family dynamics and personal growth, especially in the context of her brother's schizophrenia.

'We paid 40,000 for a log cabin for my father - but now he's in a home and my brother says the cabin is his'

Navigating family disagreements can complicate essential matters like caregiving and financial responsibilities.

Siblings and Their Lasting Impact

Sibling relationships are critical in shaping our emotional and social development, as they are our first peers and significantly influence our interaction styles and personal development.

Parenting

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"27 Dresses" and the Effect of Parental Death on Older Siblings

Older siblings often feel a heightened sense of responsibility for younger siblings and surviving parents after a parental death.

Coping with grief must be balanced with the new responsibilities taken on by older siblings.

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Dylan O'Brien's trans brother says pair haven't spoken 'in over a year'

Dylan O'Brien expressed gratitude for his sibling bond but recent statements reveal a rift between him and his trans-masc sibling, Julz.

Tina Knowles says she put Beyonce and Solange in therapy together as kids so they would learn to get along

Tina Knowles sent her daughters to therapy during childhood to strengthen their bond amidst growing fame and sibling rivalry.

fromApartment Therapy

There's an Actual Waitlist for This Super-Cute Lamp

A simple moment can lead to lasting memories, illustrated by a personal nickname and cherished gifts.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Personal Values review shocks as sisters reunite for the first time since their father's funeral

Chloe Lawrence-Taylor's debut play dives into the lives of two sisters who navigate their complicated relationship amid a backdrop of hoarding and loss.

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Parenting

There's a Common Piece of Parenting Advice About Fighting. But It Can't Possibly Apply to What I'm Dealing With.

Parenting

My Son Is Exhibiting Some Pretty Weird Behavior Toward His Little Sister. I Think This Needs to Stop.

Parenting

There's a Common Piece of Parenting Advice About Fighting. But It Can't Possibly Apply to What I'm Dealing With.

Parenting

My Son Is Exhibiting Some Pretty Weird Behavior Toward His Little Sister. I Think This Needs to Stop.

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Exclusive | Only children have better mental health, 'life satisfaction,' study finds

Only children exhibit superior cognitive abilities, higher life satisfaction, and more creative traits compared to those with siblings, according to recent research.

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Relationships

15 Incest Storylines In Movies And TV That Were Soooo Disgusting And Unnecessary

Relationships

The White Lotus Had a Shocking Moment of Bro-on-Bro Incest. I Know What It's Really About.

Relationships

'White Lotus' stars Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sam Nivola filmed 'raunchy' incest kiss 'a few different ways'

Relationships

15 Incest Storylines In Movies And TV That Were Soooo Disgusting And Unnecessary

The White Lotus Had a Shocking Moment of Bro-on-Bro Incest. I Know What It's Really About.

The White Lotus controversially depicts brotherly incest in its latest episode, challenging viewer comfort levels.

Relationships

'White Lotus' stars Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sam Nivola filmed 'raunchy' incest kiss 'a few different ways'

I'm rich, and worry that giving more to one child when we die will damage sibling bonds - am I overreacting?

Considering each child's circumstances may lead to a more equitable distribution of inheritance than an equal share for all.

Help Children With Disabilities and Their Siblings Get Along

Parents can foster positive sibling relationships among children with disabilities by promoting warmth and limiting favoritism.

Sibling relationships are essential for well-being, but may be strained when a child has a disability.

5 months ago

People Are Calling Out "Normal" Things Siblings Do That Are Actually Toxic, And These Really Hit Hard

Sibling dynamics can significantly impact personal autonomy, emotional health, and relationships, showing the complex interplay of blame, favoritism, and boundaries.

Humor

fromThe Atlantic

5 months ago

Bird Strike

The unexpected fall of a bird during a jog prompts reflections on life and responsibility.

5 months ago

The Hidden Ties That Bind

Parents often conceal biological relationships between half-siblings to protect their comfort, risking children's sense of identity and family bonds.

Miscellaneous

The Strength of Sibling Relationships As We Age

Sibling dynamics can deeply influence childhood experiences and family relationships.

Transitioning to adulthood often helps redefine and strengthen sibling bonds.

Miscellaneous

This Woman Bailed On Her Family Vacation Last Minute, And I Want To Know If You're On Her Side

Familial favoritism creates deep emotional rifts and feelings of injustice among siblings.

Miss Manners: They wrongly imply my brother and I are a couple

"Only it would have been, properly, The Messrs. John and Jim Doe."

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Writing

My mom had me and my brother in her 20s. When she wanted to have another kid in her 40s, we boycotted her idea.

Family dynamics can be challenging, especially with the introduction of new children in the mix.

Sibling solidarity often emerges in times of stress caused by younger relatives. That can manifest in humorous but also cruel ways.

Personal guilt can stem from family decisions about having more children or managing existing ones.