To discuss parenting in the context of sibling relationships situates the sometimes abstract
notion of parenting within a family context rich with intersecting relationships, alliances, and�…

No volume on family relationships would be complete without a look at the role of sibling
relationships. The study of sibling relationships is both old and new, as I develop in this�…

When a second child is born, family dynamics change, and the joys and responsibilities of
parenting undergo dramatic transformations. One no longer has a child, but instead one has�…

In his seminal trilogy of books on attachment theory, John Bowlby mentioned sibling
relationships only a handful of times. Beyond viewing siblings solely as strains on the�…

Although siblings are a fixture of family life, research on sibling relationships lags behind
that on other family relationships. To stimulate interest in sibling research and to serve as a�…

Sibling relationships are among the most enduring of interpersonal ties and serve as
important contexts for individual development. Because siblings share a personal history�…

The most long-lasting and enduring relationship an individual can develop is with a sibling.
Considering the closeness in age and early association of siblings, they can bond for a�…

The authors review the literature on sibling relationships in childhood and adolescence,
starting by tracing themes from foundational research and theory and then focusing on�…

Although it may seem obvious, many people may not be aware that sibling relationships are
truly special kinds of personal relationships. When comparing sibling relationships to parent�…

For the vast majority of individuals, relationships with siblings provide a context for life
experiences, yet the influences of these relationships are rarely reflected in studies of child�…