HAVING a successful relationship that stands the test of time can be challenging – but could you and your partner’s birth order play a part? Many people claim that whether they are the ...

In a family, birth order refers to your place in relation to your other siblings (e.g. first born, last born) or if you're an ...

The refrain of parents is “I love all my children equally.” But not all kids get treated equally. Experts explain the impact ...

Reviewed by Emily Edlynn, PhD Whether you grew up with siblings or were raised as an only child, you probably understand that ...

Siblings share a unique bond built from shared memories, family rituals and the occasional argument. But ask almost anyone with a brother or sister and you'll likely find a longstanding debate: who's ...

Favoritism can impact mental health and family relationships, often influencing which child is seen as the favorite child.

Madison's theory about the generations went viral on TikTok, leading many social-media users to hail her logic.

New research sheds light on how parents subtly favor children based on birth order, personality, and gender, shaping family ...

Siblings often have different personalities, and their places in the birth order may be partially responsible. First-born kids tend to be leaders, like CEOS and founders, and are more likely to ...

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