When Maud becomes gloomy about being a "middle sheep," she decides that as Extraordinary Ernie's sidekick, she deserves a sidekick too, which makes Ernie, an only child, feel left out, leading to bickering between the two of them.
Reminds firstborn children that they will always be special--even if another child or children follow--because they have been the first to do many things, including teaching their mother and father to be parents.
Charlie C. Cooper, reformed bully, gifted hacker, and middle child wants to make "cool" friends at her new school in Los Angeles, but her psychologist tasks her with becoming friends with the school's "biggest loser".
Examines the effect of birth order--from first to middle to last--on personality, achievement, parenting, relationships, job selection, and other aspects of life.
Psychologist Dr. Kevin Leman reveals the advantages of being a firstborn child and explains how people can use those advantages to benefit their personal and professional lives.
how parents can help their children meet the challenges of birth order
Wallace, Meri
1999
Discusses the effects of birth order on the emotional experiences, development, relationships, and school performances of children; and offers advice to parents on how to identify and deal with birth-order related issues.