In a world that moves fast and pulls people in different directions, helping siblings grow up with a deep, lasting bond is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give. Sibling closeness isn’t ...

Siblings who fight a lot gain surprising advantages, from thicker skins to sharper negotiating skills. Indeed, conflict is inevitable, but it’s important to note that it doesn’t have to come at the ...

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very molecules. We'll be sharing these stories ...

I’m the oldest of six kids, which meant I was basically an unpaid assistant parent tasked with maintaining order in what can only be described as a feral child circus. My brother—just 11 months ...

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 ...

From braiding hair to playing a sport to solving tricky math equations, siblings can teach each other a lot about the world. In a recent study published in the Journal of Cognition and Development, ...

My brother Miles laid in an intensive care unit inside a trauma hospital in Reno. He had hit a tree while chasing me on skis down Mammoth Mountain, California, and now, his brain was swelling ...

Many people understand that the marriage they observed between their parents has an impact on how they later relate within intimate relationships and that they may subconsciously choose a partner who ...

Caitlynn Almance (wearing orange) poses for a portrait with family members at her parents' home in Odessa, Texas. "The bond my siblings have with each other — it's just the most beautiful bond ever," ...