There are lots of things that are better when they fall right in the middle: a balanced diet, the firmness of your mattress and a not-too-hot, not-too-cold day. But when it comes to sibling birth ...

There will always be a never-ending debate with your siblings about who is the best. Whether you are the oldest, middle, or youngest child, you may never agree on an answer. However, what if we told ...

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 ...

Stuck in the middle? No problem, according to a new study that suggests middle children grow up to be "better" than their siblings. Middle children rule. That’s according to a new study suggesting the ...

Being the middle child of the family creates distinct emotional experiences, which sets these children apart from other family members. Middle children usually experience a unique situation, because ...

While birth order is known to influence people’s personality traits and behavior, whether you’re the cautious firstborn or the risk-taking youngest child, that’s not the only way it affects your life.

My son has “middle child syndrome” despite my exhaustive effort to avoid such a diagnosis. Over the years, I’ve been careful to give my children equally-sized birthday presents and let all three get ...