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 ...

In a world that moves fast and pulls people in different directions, helping siblings grow up with a deep, lasting bond is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give. Sibling closeness isn’t ...

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 ...

Siblings who fight a lot gain surprising advantages, from thicker skins to sharper negotiating skills. Indeed, conflict is inevitable, but it’s important to note that it doesn’t have to come at the ...

I’m the oldest of six kids, which meant I was basically an unpaid assistant parent tasked with maintaining order in what can only be described as a feral child circus. My brother—just 11 months ...

SAN ANTONIO – Researchers at the University of South Carolina found that having siblings had a positive impact on children, and the increased use of electronics at an age earlier than 3 years old had ...

From braiding hair to playing a sport to solving tricky math equations, siblings can teach each other a lot about the world. In a recent study published in the Journal of Cognition and Development, ...

A recent cover story in The New York Times Magazine by Susan Dominus, the author of the new book, The Family Dynamic, explored the underappreciated but powerful and long-lasting influence siblings ...

Caitlynn Almance (wearing orange) poses for a portrait with family members at her parents' home in Odessa, Texas. "The bond my siblings have with each other — it's just the most beautiful bond ever," ...