Firstborns are often categorized as the overachiever, natural leader and parental favorite. However, within the birth order theory there are difficulties that the oldest child must face. Is it true that it’s lonely at the top?

If first born children are leaders and last born children are attention getters, where does the middle child fit in? They’ve long been considered the “forgotten one”, however could being in the middle actually be the best place in the family?

Will older siblings and parents effect the personality of the youngest born? The birth order theory says yes!

While the second born child is still considered a middle child, could they have the most difficult place to fill in the birth order? What personality traits do they share with their other middle siblings and what are the exceptions?

The birth order theory is riddled with exceptions. How will the nontraditional family affect the birth order tendencies of the first born?

While there are no set rules for romantic birth order matches, it is thought that some make better connections than others. However, a review of the birth order theory shows how compatible relationships are not that predictable!

Have you ever wondered how siblings brought up in the same household could have such diverse ways of thinking and behaviors? For some, the birth order theory can provide an explanation as well as insight into the molding of a child’s personality and the role parents play.

Firstborns are favorites, lastborns are spoiled and middle children are forgotten. Why are parents blamed for creating these unintentional but injurious differences because of birth order? Perhaps viewing the parent’s perspective from a new, relatable angle will help!

The Baby-Sitters Club books are a long running series and so is the version for younger readers subtitled Little Sister. If you're looking for a good series book to start your kids reading, this may be it!

Babe, part of my “oldie but goodie” collection of family movies available on DVD, was also a critically acclaimed feature film while in theatres. It was nominated and won multiple awards, including the prestigious Oscar and Golden Globe. However, will the new generation of kids like it?