There are lots of things that are better when they fall right in the middle: a balanced diet, the firmness of your mattress and a not-too-hot, not-too-cold day. But when it comes to sibling birth ...

So, what's the deal with middle children? Think about it: you're not the oldest, carrying the weight of being the firstborn, and you're not the youngest, basking in all the baby-of-the-family ...

The middle child has been stuck with a bad reputation for decades—either as the forgotten one, the rebel, or just the “meh” sibling. But this narrative is tired, outdated, and overlooks the rich, ...