Oh BROTHER! The surprising impact of siblings

It can seem like a mysterious place we once knew – adolescence.  We’ve all been there.  But the angst, drama, the questioning, the ups and downs of that time,  may seem hard to understand now that we’re older.   A lot has been studied and written about the parent/adolescent relationship as well as the influence of peers and friends.  But what about siblings?  They’re usually an integral part of home life. How important is the sibling relationship on the development of a child? And how does it affect future relationships with friends - even romantic partners? Psychologist Ryan Persram has some fascinating answers!INFO ON GUEST:Ryan Persram is psychologist and Ass’t Professor in the Dept. of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University.  For more info on Ryan and his work:  https://www.torontomu.ca/psychology/about-us/our-people/faculty/ryan-persram/He also directs the ASPIRE Lab at TMU:  https://psychlabs.torontomu.ca/aspirelab/We’d really appreciate your support!  Please rate our podcast and subscribe and follow us on social @CRAMideas.  Support the CRAM Podcast!Research shapes our lives, yet so much of it doesn’t reach the public. CRAM bridges the gap, bringing groundbreaking Canadian research to everyone. To keep this important work going, we need your support.CRAM is a registered charity, and Canadian donors will receive a tax receipt. Help us share the research that matters and donate using the link below. Thank you!https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/124993