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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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

The study, conducted by BYU School of Family Life professor Alex Jensen, found that younger siblings generally receive more ...

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.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your parents secretly had a favorite child, they might have. Parents may be more inclined to confer the “favorite child award” to daughters and children who are ...

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