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sticky sibling sitches

LIFE: Family

Your parents are giving all of their attention to your sibling. What should you do?

If you have siblings, then you've probably felt jealous at one point or another. It can be hard for parents to split time evenly between children, which can leave you feeling forgotten if it seems like your sibling is being...
LIFE: Dear Carol

Dear Carol: "How do I get my sister to stop copying me?"

Dear Carol, My sister is getting on my nerves! She is 9 years old and won’t stop copying me. I’m 12, and she gets the same privileges as me. If I get a pair of shoes, she wants them. She copies...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I think I'm the ugly sister"

Dear Carol, My sister is prettier than I am. I know it. I’m not very pretty. —Bad Looking Sister Dear Bad Looking Sister, Ideally, sisters should think of each other as teammates, not rivals, but sisters often do compete and one sister may...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I don't want to take sides in this family issue"

Dear Carol, My 18-year-old sister just got engaged, and everyone in my family hates her fiancé. I dislike him, but not as much as everyone else does. The problem is that my mom wants me to side with her, and my...

LIFE: Family

How to stay sane when sharing a room

Getting along with a sibling can be hard enough, but when you don’t have a place to go that’s just yours, it can feel nearly impossible. If sharing a room with your sib is causing *way* too much drama, check...
LIFE: Family

My sis brags all the time! How can I get her to stop?

My sister brags about every little thing she does. I want her to be successful and be happy with herself and all, but the constant conceited chatter is driving me insane. I don’t want her to think I’m jealous, but...

LIFE: Dear Carol

Does my brother have ADD, or is he just annoying?

Dear Carol, My brother is 11 and has a bad temper and is constantly talking or moving his hands or feet. He could possibly have ADD, because when you ask him nicely to stop dancing around the store or nudging into...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol: Strangers make fun of my brother"

Dear Carol, I have a brother who isn’t exactly mentally retarded, but he’s a slow learner. He has great friends but, when we’re out, people make fun of him. Whenever he hears names being yelled at him, he is deeply hurt...