A sibling relationship can be your closest bond—or your most complicated one. But there is a trick to making yours better, no ...

With siblings, there are often layers of issues that can stem back to early childhood. In some cases, airing grievances kindly and honestly may seem best, but not always, says Geoffrey L. Greif, a ...

Becoming estranged from a sibling can be devastating, even when it also brings a sense of relief. Here's why it happens, and ...

The time I've spent working with adults who have difficult relationships with their siblings has convinced me that therapists should be aware of 5 key issues. 1. Sibling relationships are life-long ...

Dr. Skripka answers the question: 'Are Support Groups Helpful For Siblings?' — -- Question: What issues should I look for in siblings of a child with autism, and are support groups helpful for ...

Siblings of children with Prader-Willi syndrome feel stressed, lonely, and need better support says new research.

Therapists, psychiatrists and therapeutic consultants consider mental illness a “family illness,” not necessarily because of genetics (though there are genetic factors in some disorders), but because ...

This study was a prospective evaluation of the developmental abilities of siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The authors note that relatives of children with ASDs are at a ...

Groundbreaking research from UCL reveals that childhood adversity in firstborns increases mental health risks for all siblings, highlighting the need for early intervention and sustained family ...

When a family is faced with caring for an aging loved one, it is not uncommon for the issues of money and inheritance to create tension among siblings. Disagreements are inevitable, but they do not ...