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Sibling warmth

Positive feelings and behaviors between siblings, such as affection, help, humor, and protection.

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Sibling relationships in children

Sibling relationships in children

Why sibling relationships matter Siblings often share the most consistent peer-like contact a child has at home. That makes the relationship an important setting for learning how to negotiate turns, read emotions, manage disappointment, and recover after conflict. In everyday life, siblings also influence each other’s routines, interests, language, and sense of belonging. Longitudinal research […]