In a world that moves fast and pulls people in different directions, helping siblings grow up with a deep, lasting bond is one of the greatest gifts a parent can give. Sibling closeness isn’t ...

An expert explores the best age gap between siblings, how different spacing can influence sibling relationships, child ...

Raising children who are born less than a year apart, who are sometimes referred to as "Irish twins," has its pros and cons. While the early years will probably be a whirlwind, "with practical ...

Fern Schumer Chapman and her brother were only 2 1/2 years apart in age, but they were never close as children. As they grew up, the distance yawned between them: Phone calls went unreturned. When ...

Some families grow apart as kids get older, while others remain remarkably close. What makes the difference is the atmosphere created at home during childhood. Parents who raise siblings who stay ...