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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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