Siblings

Having 4 Kids or More: Benefits and Downsides

Having 4 Kids or More: Benefits and Downsides

Having 4 Kids or More: The pros and cons of having a large family

Esther Vandersluis

Why I love being a mom of two kids under two

Why I love being a mom of two kids under two

Having my kids 15 months apart has been totally exhausting, overwhelming—and wonderful.

Emily Solberg

7 very real fears every mom has about having a second kid

7 very real fears every mom has about having a second kid

Kristen Thompson

I was so smug when my first kid ate everything—but my second had other plans

I was so smug when my first kid ate everything—but my second had other plans

I thought I knew it all, but feeding my picky second-born child has been humbling, to say the least. Here's what I've learned

Danielle Braff

Is it time to try for a second baby?

Trying to conceive

Is it time to try for a second baby?

Valerie Howes

3 simple ways to teach kids to have empathy for others

3 simple ways to teach kids to have empathy for others

Empathy is not a fixed trait—it can be fostered by parents, teachers and caregivers. Here are three ways to teach kids empathy.

Sheri Madigan

My family actually loved our pandemic summer last year

My family actually loved our pandemic summer last year

Hollay Ghadery

How I helped my middle son step out from his big brother’s shadow

How I helped my middle son step out from his big brother’s shadow

He’d do anything his older brother told him to do. I wanted to make sure he felt confident to choose his own path.

Sarah Bradley

Why I love it when my kids fight

Why I love it when my kids fight

All of us were (theoretically) gung-ho about trying out the so-called “blended family” thing. I imagined it was going to be like a box of cake mix: just add the ingredients, stir and voila—Instant Family! I was blissfully delusional.

Kristy Woudstra

We babied our third kid—and now we're paying for it

We babied our third kid—and now we're paying for it

We even encouraged our older kids to cater to him, and they did so willingly to keep the peace. But now that our "baby" is five, something needs to change.

Rachel Cameron

My kids hate each other—and I'm afraid that will never change

My kids hate each other—and I'm afraid that will never change

I had two kids was so they'd have each other to lean on as adults. But because of their sibling rivalry, they might not even end up on speaking terms.

Danielle Braff

17 amazing images of siblings meeting for the first time

17 amazing images of siblings meeting for the first time

There's nothing like a sibling to shake up the family dynamic. These adorable shots perfectly capture kids' mixed reactions to the arrival of a new baby.

Simone Olivero

How do you know you're ready for a second baby?

How do you know you're ready for a second baby?

When I was pregnant with my second baby, I mourned the loss of my cute little family of three. But here's why I was so, so wrong to worry.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

This is the best age gap between kids

This is the best age gap between kids

There are pros and cons to back-to-back pregnancies, or waiting a few more years before diving back into baby land. We weigh all of the options.

Katie Dupuis

What happened when my older kid asked me if I love him or his brother more

What happened when my older kid asked me if I love him or his brother more

As a kid, Leah McLaren believed she was the favourite child—and says she's better off for it. But now that she's a parent, things look slightly different.

Leah McLaren

What to do when one of your kids totally outshines the other

What to do when one of your kids totally outshines the other

My older daughter loves the spotlight, but it has created a crisis of confidence in her younger sister. I’m trying to correct the imbalance.

Dory Cerny

Why you're wrong—and right—about having an only child

Why you're wrong—and right—about having an only child

When it comes to only children, stereotypes and preconceived notions abound. Some are rubbish, but others are rooted in truth.

Tim Querengesser

Why openness with biological siblings matters for adopted kids

Why openness with biological siblings matters for adopted kids

When a child joins a family through adoption, the focus is often on openness with birth parents. But ties to bio brothers and sisters should not be overlooked.

Christen Shepherd

How to tell your kid you're pregnant: An age-by-age guide

How to tell your kid you're pregnant: An age-by-age guide

There's a right and a wrong way to tell your firstborn that they'll soon have a sibling, and it depends on their age. Check out this handy guide.

Dawn Yanek

Will your kids be friends as adults?

Will your kids be friends as adults?

There are no guarantees your kids will be besties when they grow up, but how you parent can impact their relationship in adulthood.

Lisa Kadane