Dr. Corinna Tucker joins host Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez to talk about sibling rivalry. They explore what healthy conflict looks like, how birth order and age gaps shape sibling interactions, and the often-overlooked issue of sibling abuse and its long-term effects on mental health and relationships. They also provide practical tips for preventing conflict and defusing tense moments.
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Corinna Jenkins Tucker, PhD, CFLE
 Dr. Corinna Jenkins Tucker is the Director of the Sibling Aggression and Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative (SAARA) at the Crimes against Children Research Center and Professor Emerita, Human Development and Family Studies, University of New Hampshire. Dr. Tucker has conducted research and published extensively on sibling relationships, parenting, and mental health for over 25 years. She has a particular interest in sibling aggression and abuse experiences across the lifespan. Dr. Tucker has published in top-ranked human development and family studies, medical, public health, sociological, and psychological journals, been the recipient of multiple research grants, and has had her work featured in a variety of media outlets, including the New York Times. She has received teaching awards, serves on multiple editorial boards, and is a Certified Family Life Educator.
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Theme music composed by Doug Nagel.
The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and not necessarily those of the American Academy of Pediatrics.