If you’re born into a family with multiple children, you know that at times, birth order stereotypes can have hints of truth to them. For instance, while some firstborn children might be known for ...

There are lots of things that are better when they fall right in the middle: a balanced diet, the firmness of your mattress and a not-too-hot, not-too-cold day. But when it comes to sibling birth ...

Being the middle child of the family creates distinct emotional experiences, which sets these children apart from other family members. Middle children usually experience a unique situation, because ...

Overlooked and underappreciated, middle children like Jan Brady ("The Brady Bunch"), Andre Johnson Jr. ("Black-ish") and Stephanie Tanner ("Full House") make their mark with their sibling jealousy and ...

Are you a younger sibling in your family and you relate to other younger siblings? Do you feel some of your habits and traits match other younger siblings? Or are you the middle child and you feel ...

When we think about childhood, most of us picture two intense phases: the active and exhausting toddler years and the emotional rollercoaster of the teenage years. But somewhere in between lies a ...

Stuck in the middle? No problem, according to a new study that suggests middle children grow up to be "better" than their siblings. Anna - stock.adobe.com Middle children rule. That’s according to a ...

My son has “middle child syndrome” despite my exhaustive effort to avoid such a diagnosis. Over the years, I’ve been careful to give my children equally-sized birthday presents and let all three get ...