"The biggest misconception about middle children is that they are overlooked and bitter about it," says Dr. Salmon. "In reality, they may receive less parental attention, but that actually benefits ...

You've probably heard the age-old complaints from middle children about feeling overlooked, stuck between the ambitious firstborn and the adored baby of the family. For years, people have debated ...

At a typical pediatric visit, parents and clinicians examine where a child falls on growth charts that compare their height and weight to national averages. Now, a team of University of Maryland ...

Dr. Stephen Kemp answers the question: 'How Does Type 1 Affect Child Growth?' — -- Question: How does Type 1 diabetes affect a child's growth and development? Answer: Growth and development are ...

My son has “middle child syndrome” despite my exhaustive effort to avoid such a diagnosis. Over the years, I’ve been careful to give my children equally-sized birthday presents and let all three get ...

Middle children often find themselves in a unique spot within their families, but the stereotypes and assumptions people make about them are often way off. While the “middle child syndrome” might ...

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 ...

Remember when your child was a baby and you swore they grew overnight? Or that summer when your toddler suddenly looked more ...

Common toy injuries include eye injuries. Tamara Oechslin, O.D., Ph.D., associate professor at the UAB School of Optometry , ...

My son has “middle child syndrome” despite my exhaustive effort to avoid such a diagnosis. Over the years, I’ve been careful to give my children equally-sized birthday presents and let all three get ...