If you’re born into a family with multiple children, you know that at times, birth order stereotypes can have hints of truth to them. For instance, while some firstborn children might be known for ...

I’m a middle child, so I’m always interested in studies about birth order and, particularly, “middle child syndrome.” And yes, there apparently is one. Middle children in general are thought to be the ...

Overlooked and underappreciated, middle children like Jan Brady ("The Brady Bunch"), Andre Johnson Jr. ("Black-ish") and Stephanie Tanner ("Full House") make their mark with their sibling jealousy and ...

The family is sitting around the dinner table. Daddy is having a discussion with his 12-year-old son about which high school he would like to attend. Mommy is busy cutting up their 3-year-old’s ...

Are you a younger sibling in your family and you relate to other younger siblings? Do you feel some of your habits and traits match other younger siblings? Or are you the middle child and you feel ...

Some people believe being a middle child can influence your personality, behavior, and even mental health into adulthood. But research is mixed, and other factors may be more important. Share on ...

"Middle-child syndrome" - the unique issues faced by the child who falls in the center of the family pack - has been the subject of more than a few books, Web site parenting discussions and even small ...

I spoke with author Katrin Schumann about her recent book, The Secret Power of Middle Children. Source: Syda Productions/Shutterstock What are some common stereotypes ...