Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Sibling relationships influence our development as growing ...

Compassion between siblings rarely announces itself. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that people consistently ...

Kindness between siblings looks different from anything else. It’s quieter, deeper, and built on years of shared empathy and ...

Significant efforts have been invested in the prevention of peer bullying. And with good reason: Peer bullying in childhood and adolescence is associated with worse mental health, including depression ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how college impacts students. The SUV is packed, the dorm room is set up, and the first child—the one who made you a ...

Children with disabilities or mental illnesses sometimes behave aggressively toward their siblings. Learn what parents can do ...

Where is the line between exploration and abuse? An expert weighs in — and says kids who commit sexual abuse against a sibling can get better Kids are naturally curious about bodies, and not all ...

When in doubt, it's best to only bring the child who is invited to a birthday party. If childcare is an issue, communicate openly with the host ahead of time to see if siblings can attend. Clear ...