Social media furor has erupted over the news that a family had a baby so she could give her older brother a bone marrow transplant.

Not all first kids are type-A overachievers -- so why are we convinced it's true?

Researchers report that only children did not score significantly higher than those with siblings in tests for personality traits like self-glorification and having rivalries.

Strong bonds with brothers and sisters meant less conflict-related mental health struggles.

Many parents wonder how to strengthen the bond between siblings. It’s an important concern, especially because bouts of sibling rivalry during childhood can make parents wonder whether there is hope for a successful adult relationship between brothers and sisters. And 

To those parents who have wondered whether bad behaviour in children can spread like wildfire from one sibling to another: you can rest easy. A new study out of Tel Aviv University (TAU) finds that non-disruptive kids might actually see their siblings 

At a recent workshop, a parent asked me: What is your stance on a parent’s role during sibling fights? How much time do you have? Jokes aside, my opinion isn’t simply ‘Get Involved’ or ‘Stay Out Of It,’ even though 

Things have been going pretty well, lately. No one’s been left behind anywhere. No one has had any meltdowns. And then our younger daughter came to the kitchen a few nights ago, her face contorted into a half-moon with tears 

Every other week, Sonali Gupta draws on more than 10 years of experience as a clinical psychologist to answer readers’ questions about parenting, family dynamics, relationships, mental health, and more.   Stranger Danger: I have a 2-year-old daughter who is extremely friendly with anyone and 

“It’s not fair!  He got to sit next to you at the restaurant last time too!” “Why do I have to study while she gets to play with her toys?  It’s not fair!” “Mom! He deliberately poked my elbow.”   

The world had revolved around our oldest child for the first three years of his life. Weekends, vacations, and evenings were all planned based on age-appropriate, educational activities for him. Our own happiness was largely dependent on his health and