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 ...

The study found the grounds for favouritism based on birth order, gender and personality. For birth order, the study found ...

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

Favoritism can impact mental health and family relationships, often influencing which child is seen as the favorite child.

Siblings share a unique bond built from shared memories, family rituals and the occasional argument. But ask almost anyone with a brother or sister and you'll likely find a longstanding debate: who's ...

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

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

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 ...

Siblings often have different personalities, and their places in the birth order may be partially responsible. First-born kids tend to be leaders, like CEOS and founders, and are more likely to ...