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The Secret Influence of Siblings

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.

Researchers now are examining how brothers and sisters shape who we are, perhaps even more so than our parents! They’re looking at sibling rivalry, of course, but also other ways those “other kids” teach us life lessons; for better or for worse, we learn from brothers and sisters about relationships, role-models…and resolving conflict.

Guests

  • Nancy Samalin: best-selling parenting author and a pioneer in the field of parent education. She is the founder and director of Parent Guidance Workshops, located in New York City, and has been conducting workshops for parents of toddlers through teens for over two decades.
  • Corinna Jenkins Tucker: Associate Professor of Family Studies and Carsey Institute Faculty Fellow at the University of New Hampshire.
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