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 ...

A dog's quirky personality trait has left viewers online in hysterics. Bentley, a golden retriever, has a case of "only-child syndrome," according to his owner. The term is often used to describe a ...

The quest for Mom and Dad's attention is a plight all siblings can relate to. Bentley, the Golden Retriever, doesn't have to compete because he's the only child and he likes it that way. In a new clip ...

We hear about them everywhere—they often make the perfect movie villain and fuel countless scathing Reddit threads. The “golden child” is often the contrasting figure to the family’s black sheep. They ...

Being part of a family with a "golden child" dynamic can be a strange experience, often leaving everyone else in the shadow of that one sibling who seems to do no wrong. If you've ever felt like your ...