Competing with a sibling might feel like a normal part of growing up, but sometimes it can go beyond friendly banter and ...

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 ...

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

Siblings can have both a positive and negative impact on your mental and physical health, studies show. (Getty Images) Your siblings can affect your physical and mental health more than you might ...

Depending on the nature of someone’s family, a few clinical theories can help when working with sibling issues in one’s own family. Issues usually arise around: 1) parental favoritism; 2) the care of ...

Not everyone has the close, supportive bond we often see portrayed on social media or in film and television, especially ...

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 ...

The time I've spent researching adult sibling relationships and working with adults who struggle with their siblings has convinced me that therapists should be aware of 7 key issues. Adults with ...

Dear Lisi: My friend’s father was just in a terrible car accident and is in the hospital. Thankfully, he’s going to survive but it’s going to be months of hospital time, rehab and extra care. Her ...

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 ...