Carol Bradley Bursack asks psychologist Barry J. Jacobs to offer insight for dealing with siblings who aren't helping with parents.

Growing up as the eldest child comes with a unique mix of perks and pressures. You often get more trust and responsibility from your parents, but that also means you’re expected to lead by example and ...

When Sara Kessler lost her 2-week-old baby, big sister Ruby, then 5, had trouble coping. A year and a half later when Kessler's next baby, Liv, fell seriously ill, Ruby was worried. "She had a hard ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m the oldest of five siblings. Our parents raised us to be responsible and self-sufficient. Dad even taught us girls how to change a tire, check oil and handle car basics -- though I’m ...

Halloween is everywhere in October: from front yards lined with skulls, to haunted attractions, to jump scares and crowded events. For some kids, it’s not fun at all. The spooky sights and sounds can ...

If you've got any small kids in your life, or perhaps if you're a parent yourself, you may have noticed a new trend: When it comes to gifts, birthdays are often no longer just about the birthday boy ...

In today’s tough housing market, some first-time home buyers are looking to their parents for help. Here’s what to know if you plan to do the same. By Anna Fixsen Last summer, after years of bouncing ...

Bibiana Saucedo’s middle-of-the-night art sessions usually end with exhausted brushes and fresh paint scattered around her family’s Pilsen home. She stays up late so her inspiration doesn’t wane, said ...