Hearing your siblings describe their childhood can sometimes be a little jarring. You may even get the sense that you didn’t grow up on the same planet, much less in the same house. “Despite having ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: My sister recently went through a divorce, and it’s been difficult for her. She has two young kids, and I can see how overwhelmed and stressed she is, trying to juggle her work, taking ...

Adapted from a recent online discussion. DEAR CAROLYN: I am the youngest of five siblings. We lost my dad almost a year ago. My parents were married for 60 years, and my mom is lost without my dad.

CHICAGO — Millions of Americans have siblings with disabilities. But when parents die, these siblings often become the primary caregivers. It’s something many are unprepared for. One group is ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa -- April 30, 2009 -- Being the sibling of a brother or sister with special needs can be a challenge but may also be a rewarding learning experience. The concept of Sibshops is that ...

Q: One of my three children has a learning disability and behavioral issues, and needs extra help with homework. Another child has special needs and we go to weekly therapy appointments, as well as ...

Hearing your siblings describe their childhood can sometimes be a little jarring. You may even get the sense that you didn’t ...