If you were the child who could do no wrong in your parents' eyes, who brought home the trophies and the straight As while your siblings fell short, you might assume you got the better deal. You ...

One of the more challenging childhood knots to untangle is that of the golden child, says Marianna Strongin, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist based in New York City. This is the child who seems ...

If you’ve ever been the family’s black sheep, it’s easy to think that the golden child has it easy. However, this title is often much more of a burden than a gift. We hear about them everywhere—they ...