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.
Caregiving is one of the most selfless roles a person can take on, and it is also one of the most emotionally demanding. Whether you are caring for an aging parent, a spouse with a chronic illness, or a child with special needs, the responsibility can quietly reshape your entire life. Meals get skip…
Caregiving is one of the most selfless roles a person can take on, and it is also one of the most emotionally demanding. Whether you are caring for an aging parent, a spouse with a chronic illness, or…
Caregiving is one of the most selfless roles a person can take on, and it is also one of the most emotionally demanding. Whether you are caring for an aging parent, a spouse with a chronic illness, or a child with special needs, the responsibility can quietly reshape your entire life. Meals get skipped, sleep becomes irregular, and personal time all but disappears. Over time, these small sacrifices add up, and many caregivers find themselves battling anxiety and overwhelm without even realizing how deep it has settled in. The truth is, caring for someone else often means neglecting your own n…
Imagine growing up as one of seven children, watching your mother stretch every dollar until it couldn't stretch any further—and still somehow never making you feel poor. She would hand down clothes to the next sibling and simply say, "If it's still good, you wear it." No apology. No shame. Just w…
Imagine growing up as one of seven children, watching your mother stretch every dollar until it couldn't stretch any further—and still somehow never making you feel poor. She would hand down clothes…
Imagine growing up as one of seven children, watching your mother stretch every dollar until it couldn't stretch any further—and still somehow never making you feel poor. She would hand down clothes to the next sibling and simply say, "If it's still good, you wear it." No apology. No shame. Just wisdom.At some point you've probably asked yourself: What is my money actually for? Am I working to build wealth—or to build a life that matters? And what happened to the talents and passions I convinced myself I didn't have time to pursue?Those are the questions Sairan Aqrawi helps women answer.Bo…
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The Thriving Times, July 2026 Edition
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The Thriving Times is where I share real-life reflections on forgiveness, intuition, relationship…
In Part 2 of David's conversation with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerprint, they explore why family dynamics become so complicated when parents begin to age, caregiving decisions need to be made, and estates eventually have to be settled. Why does one sibling become "the responsible …
In Part 2 of David's conversation with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerprint, they explore why family dynamics become so complicated when parents begin to age, caregiving decisions need to…
In Part 2 of David's conversation with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerprint, they explore why family dynamics become so complicated when parents begin to age, caregiving decisions need to be made, and estates eventually have to be settled. Why does one sibling become "the responsible one" while another steps back? Why do conversations about health care, finances, and inheritance sometimes trigger emotions that seem much bigger than the situation itself? Dr. Hurst explains how birth order may help us better understand these family patterns—not to change who people are, but …
Have you ever wondered why the same family arguments keep happening—even decades later? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, David sits down with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerprint, to explore how birth order and childhood family dynamics can quietly shape our personalities, r…
Have you ever wondered why the same family arguments keep happening—even decades later? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, David sits down with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerpr…
Have you ever wondered why the same family arguments keep happening—even decades later? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, David sits down with Dr. Robert V. Hurst, author of Life's Fingerprint, to explore how birth order and childhood family dynamics can quietly shape our personalities, relationships, and decision-making throughout our lives. Why does one sibling naturally take charge while another pushes back? Why do brothers and sisters raised in the same home remember childhood so differently? And could the roles we developed as children still be influencing us today? Thi…
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 Sarah Paris about identity loss and transformation through the early challenges of motherhood. B…
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 Sarah Paris about identity loss and transformation through the early challenges of motherhood. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sarah shares her personal story of postpartum struggle, the unexpected realities of new motherhood, and how she rebuilt her sense of self through community, therapy, and self-care. Listeners will gain insight into the often unseen emotional toll of early parenting, t…
Ever wonder why you react to stress in a certain way? Or why some decisions feel “right” even without logic backing them? That’s your upbringing at play. Our early years are more than just memories — they’re blueprints. Upbringing isn’t just about where you grew up or the house you lived…
Ever wonder why you react to stress in a certain way? Or why some decisions feel “right” even without logic backing them? That’s your upbringing at play. Our early years are more than just memor…
Ever wonder why you react to stress in a certain way? Or why some decisions feel “right” even without logic backing them? That’s your upbringing at play. Our early years are more than just memories — they’re blueprints. Upbringing isn’t just about where you grew up or the house you lived in; it’s the cocktail of experiences, values, environments, and relationships that shaped your earliest understanding of the world. It’s the voice in your head that either cheers you on or tears you down. It’s the mold in which your character, personality, and responses were first formed. Whe…
Finding true healing after grief requires intentional steps and the courage to integrate new practices into our daily lives. Award-winning author, entrepreneur, and executive coach Laing Rikkers shares how the sudden loss of her sister, Jenna, propelled her into her darkest season and eventually led…
Finding true healing after grief requires intentional steps and the courage to integrate new practices into our daily lives. Award-winning author, entrepreneur, and executive coach Laing Rikkers share…
Finding true healing after grief requires intentional steps and the courage to integrate new practices into our daily lives. Award-winning author, entrepreneur, and executive coach Laing Rikkers shares how the sudden loss of her sister, Jenna, propelled her into her darkest season and eventually led her to discover the transformative power of nature and mindfulness. In her acclaimed book, Morning Leaves: Cultivating a Life of Beauty, Meaning, and Joy, Laing maps out how small rituals—like walking, writing, and grounding—acted as anchors during her recovery. Through her work as a coach and …
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…
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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July 13, 2026
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