siblings

7 sibling bonding activities to try before baby arrives

A new baby changes everything, including your firstborn’s world. Simple activities help older kids feel included and connected to the tiny person they have yet to meet.

Mom braces for chaos—but her toddler’s response to the crying baby stuns her

When her newborn started crying, one mom braced herself for chaos—but her toddler’s unexpected act of gentleness changed everything

This baby’s reaction when her siblings walk in from school will leave you smiling for days

Few moments in family life are as heartwarming as a baby greeting her older siblings after school.

Why a 15-year age gap didn’t stop these siblings from becoming best friends

Parents may worry that siblings with a significant age gap won’t form a close bond, but studies suggest otherwise.

The emotional cost of being first: Study finds higher rates of anxiety in firstborn & only children

New research reveals how birth order may affect your child’s mental health—here’s what to know.

This brother-sister wedding dance shows sibling bonds are forever

"There is an unbreakable bond between an oldest sister and her baby brother"

Best big brother ever: Toddler captured baby wearing and snuggling his newborn sister

This is too pure for this world

I wanted a third child, so why am I feeling conflicted?

I was just starting to see myself as more than a mom.

I’m a single mother by choice and my son has half-siblings across the globe

In a world that often values traditional family structures, my son's story serves as a reminder that family comes in all shapes and sizes.

This simple parenting tip is a genius way to prevent sibling rivalry and jealousy

It makes total sense!

4 things I wish I had known about new sibling relationships as a mom of 3

It’s natural to defer to your older child’s needs, but here’s a case for giving your new baby their own developmental attention.

I have a sister I never knew about—and it makes me think about parenthood differently

As parents, we are allowed to have our own stories.

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have the best perspective on raising siblings

"You don't have to agree on everything, but you do have to maintain the sense of unconditional love for each other."

Blake Lively expecting baby number 4 is a big deal in normalizing big families

People shouldn't concern themselves with other's reproductive choices, and that includes the choice to have several kids.

My daughter has Down syndrome, and her siblings are better for it

One of the pervasive myths surrounding having a child with Down syndrome is that she will be a burden on the rest of the family.

A letter to my firstborn before your sibling arrives

We’re stepping out of our old life into a new one. I’m excited to add another to our family, but I'm grieving, too.

I want another baby, but I’m afraid I won’t be the mother they deserve

I’m afraid that I will lack understanding—and that even with the wisdom collected in becoming a mother for the first time, I will have so much to learn and unlearn in becoming a mother again.

I’m the mom who wants a big family

I know this will mean having our work cut out for us, but with all of that comes lots more adventure, lots more laughter and lots more love.

Dear Son: You didn’t ask to be a big brother but I’m so glad you are

The days are long right now, but it makes me so excited about seeing you two grow up together.

7 ways to navigate your sibling relationships as an adult

While there is no one-and-done guide on how to improve sibling relationships as adults, there is a lot of great advice out there that can help you all build stronger connections.