An expert explores the best age gap between siblings, how different spacing can influence sibling relationships, child development, parental stress, and long-term family dynamics ...
Becoming estranged from a sibling can be devastating, even when it also brings a sense of relief. Here's why it happens, and ...
Marissa Nivison receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Sheri Madigan receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the ...
Research has found that in Asian American families, firstborns often carry increased responsibility, exhibit stronger ties to cultural traditions, and serve as role models to younger siblings. The ...
Sibling relationships are important. While friendships come and go, you’re stuck with your siblings. This relationship is oftentimes one of the longest relationships in a person’s life. You can rarely ...
Anybody who has worn a hand-me-down, shared a bathroom or survived a long car trip with a brother or a sister knows that siblings can affect your life in nearly every way possible. But researchers are ...
During this past year I have been on sabbatical in Israel conducting research and teaching at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In addition to my university responsibilities I have enjoyed traveling ...