Band of Brothers, and Sisters

The most lasting and enduring of relationships.
by Avidan Milevsky, PhD.

“Are You Sure You Are Siblings?” Sibling Deidentification

I vividly remember the first day of science class in ninth-grade when my teacher took attendance. Five years prior he had the privilege of having my recalcitrant older brother in class—let’s just say my brother is not invited to reunions of that school. Read More

When Siblings Attack

Siblings will fight, what is important is how you respond Read More

To Label Is to Disable

I was known as the troublemaker among my siblings; it took me 20 years to stop believing it. Read More

Did the Kennedys Need Friends?

With siblings like these, who needs friends? Read More

The Wacky World of Siblings

My fascination with the sibling relationship began with a bloody nose. Read More

Avidan Milevsky, Ph.D.

Avidan Milevsky, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

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In a survey we conducted at the Center for Parenting Research we found that the greatest source of stress for parents was when their children fight. This blog will focus on the benefits of sibling relationships, what families can do to enhance this link, and on what adults can do to repair broken sibling bonds.

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Sibling Relationships in Childhood and Adolescence: Predictors and Outcomes