My sibling and I were raised in the same home but grew into strangers—and psychology says these 12 family dynamics explain how that happens

Research on adult sibling relationships suggests that the transition to adulthood is a critical period for sibling bonds. If ...

The difference between a sibling who “moved away” and one who stayed sometimes comes down to which one was brave enough to risk being the family villain

Sometimes the sibling who leaves isn’t running away—they’re simply the one willing to step outside their role.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Siblings help other families by creating cycle of kindness

Two young siblings raised with a strong emphasis on community service are carrying forward a family tradition of giving back, particularly during the holiday season. Kenzie Dahilig, 8, and her ...
Capital Public Radio

How do you get siblings to be nice to each other? These Latino families have an answer

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very molecules. We'll be sharing these stories ...
Yahoo! Sports

How families handle it when siblings compete at the Olympics

Competing for an Olympic medal is an enormous undertaking in any scenario ... but what if the competition includes your sibling? In fact, there are a surprising number of sibling pairs competing in ...
Psychology Today

Why Do Some Siblings From Troubled Families Turn Out Fine, While Others Flounder?

Siblings Are Affected Differently in Dysfunctional Families The behaviorists claimed that if they just taught patients new and better habits and reinforced them, then they would be completely cured.