Managing their own boredom and entertaining themselves without parents or screens were among the everyday tasks Gen X kids ...

Fern Schumer Chapman and her brother were only 2 1/2 years apart in age, but they were never close as children. As they grew up, the distance yawned between them: Phone calls went unreturned. When ...

Many adults figure out how to get along with their brothers and sisters by the time they reach adulthood. Many do not. Love and support often characterize families, and they characterize how siblings ...

Growing up with siblings is a world of difference from being raised as an only child. And, unfortunately, there are certain ...

‘As older generations live longer, more adults find themselves providing some or most of the care for their ageing parents.’Illustration: Hokyoung Kim/The Guardian When Katrina, 60 (who withheld her ...

Sibling relationships are complicated, and I’m not just referring to the incestuous overtones in Season 3 of The White Lotus. Sometimes, one sibling can be overshadowed by their more outgoing or ...

Looking back on childhood, everyone carries memories and moments that quietly shape who they become as adults. For some, these experiences are positive and uplifting, but for others, certain ...

The parent-child relationship is the basis of probably half a millennium’s worth of psychoanalytic conversation and ...

Discover effective strategies for managing sibling rivalry with our comprehensive guide for parents. Learn how to handle ...

Even the most picture-perfect holiday gatherings can leave adult children feeling diminished and misunderstood, thanks to ...