www.npr.org3 weeks agoUS newsWe asked, you answered: What are some weird things you have in common with a sibling?Genetics may play a role in siblings sharing unusual behaviors like dexterity with their toes. [ more ]
www.npr.org1 month agoWritingWe asked, you answered: What's the secret to a close relationship with siblings?Sibling relationships greatly impact individuals' lives, shaping their bonds, support systems, and resilience. [ more ]
BuzzFeed2 months agoWritingPeople Are Sharing The Shocking, Earth-Shattering Family Secrets That Changed Their Lives ForeverThe impact of parental divorce on siblings can have long-lasting effects on their relationships and family dynamics. [ more ]
HuffPost4 months agoParenting21 Tweets About Only Children That Are All Too RealBeing an only child has its own unique challenges and experiences. Having siblings can provide a different dynamic and social interactions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com5 months agoMental healthTeenagers with more siblings have worse mental health, study suggestsChildren from larger families may have slightly poorer mental health than those from smaller families. The impact on mental health is greatest in families with multiple children born less than a year apart. [ more ]
Slate Magazine5 months agoCareerHelp! I Think Something Really Weird Is Going on Between My Fiance and His Twin Sister.The letter writer is uncomfortable with the close relationship between their fiancé and his twin sister. The letter writer is unsure if they should address their concerns about the sibling relationship with their fiancé. [ more ]
Scary Mommy1 week agoWritingI Rewatched 'Freaky Friday' With My Tween, & Now I Need A Fortune CookieOne act of selfless love can lead to transformation and understanding between family members. [ more ]
BuzzFeed2 months agoWritingPeople Are Sharing The Shocking, Earth-Shattering Family Secrets That Changed Their Lives ForeverThe impact of parental divorce on siblings can have long-lasting effects on their relationships and family dynamics. [ more ]
HuffPost4 months agoParenting21 Tweets About Only Children That Are All Too RealBeing an only child has its own unique challenges and experiences. Having siblings can provide a different dynamic and social interactions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com5 months agoMental healthTeenagers with more siblings have worse mental health, study suggestsChildren from larger families may have slightly poorer mental health than those from smaller families. The impact on mental health is greatest in families with multiple children born less than a year apart. [ more ]
Slate Magazine5 months agoCareerHelp! I Think Something Really Weird Is Going on Between My Fiance and His Twin Sister.The letter writer is uncomfortable with the close relationship between their fiancé and his twin sister. The letter writer is unsure if they should address their concerns about the sibling relationship with their fiancé. [ more ]
Scary Mommy1 week agoWritingI Rewatched 'Freaky Friday' With My Tween, & Now I Need A Fortune CookieOne act of selfless love can lead to transformation and understanding between family members. [ more ]
www.amny.com2 months agoBrooklynBrooklyn boy shot by teen sister in apparent gunplay: NYPD officials | amNewYorkIrresponsible gunplay of a 13-year-old led to her 11-year-old brother's injury. [ more ]
Scary Mommy4 months agoHealthHaving More Siblings Could Affect Teen Mental HealthHaving a large number of siblings can negatively impact a teenager's mental health. The more siblings a teen has, the poorer their mental health, and step-siblings have the same effect as full or half-siblings. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com6 months agoWritingThe best memoirs and biographies of 2023Multiple authors have recently released memoirs focused on their siblings, parents, and personal struggles. These memoirs explore themes of loss, addiction, mental health, family history, and activism. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com6 months agoParentingDon't get into the it's-not-fair game!' How to survive the hell of sibling rivalry as a child and a parentSibling relationships are significant and influential, lasting a lifetime. Sibling relationships involve conflict, negotiation, and shared responsibilities. Having siblings can provide opportunities for personal growth and learning. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk2 weeks agoLondonBaby found in shopping bag in east London has two siblings who were also abandoned, court toldThe baby girl found abandoned in east London has two siblings found in similar circumstances in 2017 and 2019, DNA testing revealed. [ more ]
www.bbc.com2 weeks agoLondonAbandoned baby Elsa is third newborn to be deserted by same parentsDNA tests confirmed Baby Elsa's relation to abandoned siblings, urging public interest about repeated cases of parental abandonment. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk2 weeks agoLondonBaby found in shopping bag in east London has two siblings who were also abandoned, court toldThe baby girl found abandoned in east London has two siblings found in similar circumstances in 2017 and 2019, DNA testing revealed. [ more ]
www.bbc.com2 weeks agoLondonAbandoned baby Elsa is third newborn to be deserted by same parentsDNA tests confirmed Baby Elsa's relation to abandoned siblings, urging public interest about repeated cases of parental abandonment. [ more ]