When tensions run high, parents can model language that lowers the temperature, grows empathy, and turns “me vs. you” into ...

Sibling rivalry, a common childhood experience, stems from competition for parental attention and resources. While often a source of parental worry, these disputes are crucial for children's ...

While sibling rivalry often captures more attention, it is the moments of sibling revelry that truly fortify familial bonds and contribute to psychological well-being. Sibling relationships are among ...

Sibling relationships influence our development as growing children, impact our health and well-being into late adulthood and become some of longest-lasting bonds a person has. Research shows that, ...

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 ...

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 ...

When we think about the relationships that shape us, we often default to discussing our parents. Decades of psychological research have explored the influence of parenting styles, attachment dynamics, ...