About one in six U.S. children—more than previously thought—live with half- or step-siblings just before starting kindergarten, according to a new study.
Jan 27, 2016
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Latinos are the fastest-growing ethnic minority group in the United States, and most are of Mexican origin, previous research has shown. The Latino culture, more than others, places a high value on the family unit; yet, little ...
Sep 30, 2015
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A new study brings good news to all the brothers out there: Having a sibling is just as good for you as it is for your sister.
Oct 15, 2014
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It is well documented that children with obese parents are at greater risk for obesity. In a new study, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital, Cornell University, and Duke University looked at how different kinds ...
Jul 8, 2014
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(HealthDay)—Siblings of children with disability have higher levels of parent-reported functional impairment compared to siblings of typically developing children, according to research published online July 29 in Pediatrics.
Jul 30, 2013
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Little is known about how sibling relationships impact child and family functioning, but Penn State researchers are beginning to shed light on intervention strategies that can cultivate healthy and supportive sibling relationships.
Jul 24, 2013
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(Medical Xpress)—Sibling Baby Boomers are likely to be more bothered by their fathers' favoring one over another than by their mothers' doing so, reports a new Purdue University study.
Jul 9, 2013
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Children and teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) use screen-based media, such as television and video games, more often than their typically developing peers and are more likely to develop problematic video game habits, ...
Apr 17, 2013
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Sibling conflict represents parents' number one concern and complaint about family life, but a new prevention program—designed and carried out by researchers at Penn State—demonstrates that siblings of elementary-school ...
Nov 27, 2012
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(HealthDay)—Pediatricians have an important role in supporting parents and siblings following the death of a child, according to a clinical report published online Nov. 26 in Pediatrics.
Nov 26, 2012
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