The Role of Siblings

Sibling rivalry, while often associated with childhood, can indeed continue and manifest in various ways throughout adulthood and into old age. Sibling rivalry persists into older age because there may be lingering effects of childhood experiences such as parental favoritism or unresolved conflicts that fuel tension and competition among older siblings. Our Experts in this area of the site explore the different roles of siblings and how this affects our lives today.

As siblings age, their lives can take different directions. Differences in career success, financial stability, or Lifestyle choices can create new avenues for comparison and jealousy, re-igniting past rivalries. The need to care for Aging parents can be a significant source of conflict among adult siblings. Decisions about Caregiving responsibilities, finances, and inheritance can lead to disagreements and resentment, especially if there is a history of unresolved issues. If all of us siblings understand what causes this rivalry, then we must have open and honest conversations about feelings and concerns before we all die to resolve our differences and set an example for the younger generations.

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Your Purpose, Your Power, A Journey to Authenticity -Previously Avoid the Maze-

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Dr.Lindsay Emmerson understands that today’s parents are overwhelmed. They’re exhausted from trying every tip they see on Instagram, sifting through contradictory parenting books, and still feeling defeated when their child melts down in the grocery store or …

Dr.Lindsay Emmerson understands that today’s parents are overwhelmed. They’re exhausted from trying every tip they see on Instagram, sifting through contradictory parenting b…

Dr.Lindsay Emmerson understands that today’s parents are overwhelmed. They’re exhausted from trying every tip they see on Instagram, sifting through contradictory parenting books, and still feeling defeated when their child melts down in the grocery store or refuses bedtime for the third hour in a row. Most parents are drowning in scattered tactics but lack a cohesive, research‑based strategy. That is exactly where Dr. Emmerson steps in.  A psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, Dr. Emmerson has spent years tra…

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Karen Hale June 18, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Art Of Imperfect Adulting

Building a Business with Your Sister with Amy and Nancy Harrington

If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/supportIn this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Amy and Nancy Harrington about the journey of building a values-driven business and community as…

If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/supportIn this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks w…

If you love the show and you'd like to support it directly you can tip the host here https://imperfect-adulting.captivate.fm/supportIn this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Amy and Nancy Harrington about the journey of building a values-driven business and community as sisters. Based in Los Angeles, California, but originally from Boston, the Harringtons reveal the inside story of launching The Passionistas Project, their mission-driven platform that uplifts women, especially those from marginalized communities. The conversation explores sisterhood, trust, and pr…

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Amy Stone June 11, 2026

Podcast Episode

Desperately Seeking Senior Living

A Grandson's 20-Year Dementia Caregiving Journey: Lessons Every Family Caregiver Needs – EP 170

For more than 20 years, Ed Taylor helped care for his grandmother through dementia - long before he ever considered himself a caregiver. In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Ed shares the realities of family caregiving, including navigating cognitive decline, managing crises, making…

For more than 20 years, Ed Taylor helped care for his grandmother through dementia - long before he ever considered himself a caregiver. In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Ed shares…

For more than 20 years, Ed Taylor helped care for his grandmother through dementia - long before he ever considered himself a caregiver. In this episode of Desperately Seeking Senior Living, Ed shares the realities of family caregiving, including navigating cognitive decline, managing crises, making difficult care decisions and balancing caregiving responsibilities with work and everyday life. Together, we discuss caregiver burnout, power of attorney, hospice, family dynamics and the challenges many families face when trying to do it all on their own. Ed reflects on his "superhero cape" mindse…

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Valerie Borgman June 11, 2026

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Sorting a Loved One’s Belongings: Clinical Considerations and Grief-Informed Support

Belongings, Meaning, and the Complexity of Letting GoWhen a person dies, their physical possessions become something more than objects. They become containers for memory, relationship, and identity — both the deceased's and the bereaved person's. The sweater that still carries a scent. The handwri…

Belongings, Meaning, and the Complexity of Letting GoWhen a person dies, their physical possessions become something more than objects. They become containers for memory, relationship, and identity �…

Belongings, Meaning, and the Complexity of Letting GoWhen a person dies, their physical possessions become something more than objects. They become containers for memory, relationship, and identity — both the deceased's and the bereaved person's. The sweater that still carries a scent. The handwriting on a grocery list. The reading glasses left on a nightstand. These items carry relational weight that has nothing to do with their material value, and the decisions surrounding them can become some of the most emotionally loaded tasks a bereaved person faces.For helping professionals, understan…

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Kelly Daugherty June 10, 2026

Podcast Episode

Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories

When a Sibling Is the Problem: Growing Up in Abuse.

When a Sibling Is the Problem: Growing Up in Abuse, Surviving Trauma, and Breaking the Cycle. From Childhood Abuse to Adult Freedom: Nathaniel Allenby's Extraordinary Journey. When people think about childhood abuse, they often imagine abusive parents or neglectful caregivers. What many don't realiz…

When a Sibling Is the Problem: Growing Up in Abuse, Surviving Trauma, and Breaking the Cycle. From Childhood Abuse to Adult Freedom: Nathaniel Allenby's Extraordinary Journey. When people think about …

When a Sibling Is the Problem: Growing Up in Abuse, Surviving Trauma, and Breaking the Cycle. From Childhood Abuse to Adult Freedom: Nathaniel Allenby's Extraordinary Journey. When people think about childhood abuse, they often imagine abusive parents or neglectful caregivers. What many don't realize is that one of the most common forms of family violence comes from an unexpected source: a sibling. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #Free #Podcast #…

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John Jay Wiley June 10, 2026

Podcast Episode

Teatime with Miss Liz

MISS LIZ SERVES: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh Good-Bye Too Soon

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh Good-Bye Too Soon TitleBehind the Eulogy: Addiction, Loss & Learning to Let Go TaglineSometimes loving someone means setting boundaries while carrying the weight of grief and forgiveness. DescriptionOn June 9th at 7 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz …

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh Good-Bye Too Soon TitleBehind the Eulogy: Addiction, Loss & Learning to Let Go TaglineSometimes loving someone means setting boundaries while carr…

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh Good-Bye Too Soon TitleBehind the Eulogy: Addiction, Loss & Learning to Let Go TaglineSometimes loving someone means setting boundaries while carrying the weight of grief and forgiveness. DescriptionOn June 9th at 7 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes returning guest Randi-Lee Bowslaugh — Canadian author, speaker, mental health advocate, and creator of the Write or Die Show. In this heartfelt conversation, Randi-Lee opens up about her deeply personal book surrounding the loss of her brother Brandon, whose battle with addiction began in…

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Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon June 9, 2026

Article

The Thriving Times, June 2026 Edition

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Katharine Giovanni June 6, 2026

Podcast Episode

Crow's Feet: Life As We Age

Having The Spiritual Grace to Accept the Unacceptable

Send us Fan MailThis special Crow’s Feet Extra is an except from our interview with acclaimed writer and actor Kathryn Grody. Now 79, Kathryn is also a social media influencer, thanks to the wildly popular Instagram account she shares with her husband, Mandy Patinkin, and their son Gideon. Here, K…

Send us Fan MailThis special Crow’s Feet Extra is an except from our interview with acclaimed writer and actor Kathryn Grody. Now 79, Kathryn is also a social media influencer, thanks to the wildly …

Send us Fan MailThis special Crow’s Feet Extra is an except from our interview with acclaimed writer and actor Kathryn Grody. Now 79, Kathryn is also a social media influencer, thanks to the wildly popular Instagram account she shares with her husband, Mandy Patinkin, and their son Gideon. Here, Kathryn offers an intimate reflection on the death of her younger brother, Steven. With warmth, candor, and emotional honesty, she explores the complicated terrain of grief, memory, and sibling love.This is part of a longer Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age conversation between Kathryn and Melinda Blau. …

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Nancy Peckenham June 2, 2026

Article

Why Am I Not Emotionally Available for My Grandkids?

Ever caught yourself sitting in the same room as your grandkids, watching them laugh, play, or talk—and yet feeling a strange disconnect? You’re physically there, but something’s missing. It's not that you don’t love them—you do, deeply. But there’s a wall, invisible yet very real, that …

Ever caught yourself sitting in the same room as your grandkids, watching them laugh, play, or talk—and yet feeling a strange disconnect? You’re physically there, but something’s missing. It's n…

Ever caught yourself sitting in the same room as your grandkids, watching them laugh, play, or talk—and yet feeling a strange disconnect? You’re physically there, but something’s missing. It's not that you don’t love them—you do, deeply. But there’s a wall, invisible yet very real, that keeps you from expressing that love in ways they might understand. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many grandparents silently struggle with being emotionally available. It can feel confusing, even shameful, especially when you hear stories of grandparents being their grandkids’ bes…

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Nicole H. May 29, 2026

Podcast Episode

All Home Care Matters

Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton Founder of VWH Technology, LLC. and Creator of PeacefulCare.ai

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton as guest to the show. About Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton: Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton is the founder of VWH Technology, LLC and the creator of PeacefulCare, the AI-powered Caregiver Command Center. …

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton as guest to the show. About Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton: Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton is the found…

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton as guest to the show. About Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton: Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton is the founder of VWH Technology, LLC and the creator of PeacefulCare, the AI-powered Caregiver Command Center. She's spent more than four decades in executive leadership, including time as a Chief Operating Officer, an Interim CIO, and a transformation strategist guiding senior leaders through the most disruptive technology shifts of their careers. Through her firm VWH Consulting, she works with executives n…

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