Research on adult sibling relationships suggests that the transition to adulthood is a critical period for sibling bonds. If ...

She texted me on my birthday last year. Just the standard message—”Happy birthday! Hope you’re doing well!—with a balloon emoji that felt like it came from a stranger. I stared at it for a while. This ...

Family estrangement can bring up big, difficult emotions, and it’s not always about parents and children. By Catherine Pearson Looking back, Alice Lewin recognizes how her relationship with her sister ...

“Fiercely independent,” “driven,” “responsible” and “caretakers” are words that are often used to describe oldest siblings. From a young age, firstborn children are tasked with watching out for 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 ...

Parents can prepare an older child for a new baby by involving them early in the pregnancy. Sibling classes can teach older children how to safely interact with and hold a newborn. Second-time parents ...

Hope College Siblings Weekend invites brothers and sisters ages 5–17 to experience an unforgettable time on campus with their Hope sibling. Beginning in the morning on Saturday, January 31, we have a ...