The relationship between siblings is one of the most important bonds in the family system, with potential for positive or ...

We love our brothers and sisters (mostly), and the best novels about siblings remind us why. We've curated 12 books that ...

Middle kids may turn into skilled negotiators, fine-tuning their ability to balance competing personalities. These positions shape how people approach authority, risk, and relationships later in life.

A strong and loving relationship with your child is your most important parenting asset in the long run. As psychologist Urie Bronfenbrenner said, “Somebody’s got to be crazy about that kid. That’s ...

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Supporting children’s mental health requires teamwork. Schools should involve ...

The bickering you hear is often a sign of connection. Here is what research says about sibling conflict, why it can build ...

If sensory needs complicate physical touch Shift from hugs to closeness that feels safe. Sit back-to-back while reading, do ...

Growing up in a family where attention and affection felt uneven can shape a child's emotional world in ways that last long ...

After fostering 14 children over three years, a joyous Elizabeth couple officially adopted Tori during the county's annual ...

All too often, when parents can’t afford safe housing, the solution child welfare services offer is putting their children in foster care.

“Just Kids” is a memoir of Smith’s early years in New York and her relationship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe. They ...