Band of brothers--and sisters -- Stocking the team: siblings in a growing family -- The outbreak of hostilities: why siblings fight and what to do about it -- Who's on first?: the mysteries of birth order -- The golden child: favoritism and its consequences -- Breaking up: brothers, sisters, and divorce -- Patching up: the blended family -- Misguided guidance: drugs, pregnancy, and other risk behaviors -- Running the asylum: when siblings raise siblings -- If you show me yours ...: sibs, sex, and gender -- Paired and pared: the curious worlds of twins and singletons -- And on and on ...: siblings through the years.