I’ve noticed this more times than I can count. At work, during emergencies that derail everyone’s plans. In families, when something serious suddenly goes wrong. In friend groups, when a situation ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The middle child gets quite the rep. Children who aren't the first or last born in their families are often pegged as attention-seeking, overlooked and jealous. Other times, they're considered ...
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 ...
Stuck in the middle? No problem, according to a new study that suggests middle children grow up to be "better" than their siblings. Anna - stock.adobe.com Middle children rule. That’s according to a ...
Middle children move through life with an invisible toolkit of survival skills—from vanishing in plain sight to mediating conflicts they never started—all while genuinely believing they're just like ...
Tension: Middle children often grow up feeling emotionally sidelined—never the first, never the last—quietly questioning their place in families, friendships, and even their own identity. Noise: ...
I spoke with author Katrin Schumann about her recent book, The Secret Power of Middle Children. Source: Syda Productions/Shutterstock What are some common stereotypes ...