From struggles with perfectionism to feelings of imposter syndrome, here's what oldest children need help with.

When we think about the relationships that shape us, we often default to discussing our parents. Decades of psychological research have explored the influence of parenting styles, attachment dynamics, ...

As a firstborn child, the author knows firsthand the pressure that her oldest daughter is experiencing.Courtesy of Rachel Garlinghouse I grew up the oldest of three, so I know firsthand the ...

I grew up the oldest of three, so I know firsthand the responsibility that an oldest child can feel. Oldest children often take on leadership roles, feeling pressure to meet high expectations. I'm ...

I grew up as the oldest of three siblings, and I took my job quite seriously. I loved any sort of paper supplies, like notebooks, where I could write down all of my plans. I was often called "bossy" ...