Fern Schumer Chapman and her brother were only 2 1/2 years apart in age, but they were never close as children. As they grew up, the distance yawned between them: Phone calls went unreturned. When ...

Sibling relationships are complicated, and while some rivalry is normal in childhood, whether or not brothers and sisters stay close as adults often has roots in the way they were raised. Parents may ...

Therapists can help estranged families understand the past, work on making amends, and potentially rebuild their ...

Many adults figure out how to get along with their brothers and sisters by the time they reach adulthood. Many do not. Love and support often characterize families, and they characterize how siblings ...

These positions shape how people approach authority, risk, and relationships later in life. Older siblings often report higher confidence in group settings, while younger ones may grow up more ...

Family dynamics are intricate, and as individuals transition into adulthood, these complexities can often surface, particularly in relationships between siblings. It's not uncommon for some brothers ...

Some families grow apart as kids get older, while others remain remarkably close. What makes the difference is the atmosphere created at home during childhood. Parents who raise siblings who stay ...

‘As older generations live longer, more adults find themselves providing some or most of the care for their ageing parents.’Illustration: Hokyoung Kim/The Guardian When Katrina, 60 (who withheld her ...

Looking back on childhood, everyone carries memories and moments that quietly shape who they become as adults. For some, these experiences are positive and uplifting, but for others, certain ...

You don't have to be a royal to find your family hard to get on with - and the rivalry is a particular flashpoint at ...