Real change happens when you stop over-functioning and allow discomfort without fixing it. This new year, eldest daughters ...

Many eldest daughters quietly run their families. This article explores daughtering as invisible labor, and how stepping back ...

"Eldest-daughter syndrome" is not an official diagnosis, but it can describe how first daughters feel. A therapist said the common traits are perfectionism, people-pleasing, and over-responsibility.

Does your eldest daughter often complain about being tired of taking responsibility for their younger siblings or taking care of other household matters? Then, she is most likely experiencing eldest ...

Why has this (very unofficial) diagnosis been trending on TikTok, and is it possible to have eldest daughter syndrome even if you’re the youngest sister? Karishma, there is a TikTok video that has ...

Are you someone who always bakes a few extra slices of apple pie, just in case? Or someone who makes it a point to check if your siblings have their blankets in place? Or someone aware of various ...

In many families, the eldest daughter often bears a significant amount of responsibility. This phenomenon, colloquially known as "Eldest Daughter Syndrome," refers to the tendency for the firstborn ...

From as far back as I can remember, my parents instilled in me the art of being polite. As the eldest daughter of the family, I knew from an early age how to paste on a smile when visiting family or ...

Eldest daughters are like the second 'mums' in the family. It's Eldest Daughter's Day. Life gets so busy and activities move fast; it can be overwhelming without the occasional reflection to pause and ...

From caring for younger siblings to looking after sick parents, eldest daughters often shoulder a heavy but invisible burden from a young age ...

Eldest daughters raise your hands. Have you ever felt overworked and overwhelmed in your own home? Maybe you've been burdened by high expectations from your loved ones. You might have heard of 'eldest ...

Andrea is an editor at Game Rant, where she has been writing professionally about video games for nearly three years. She became a gamer for life at 7, thanks to a copy of Pokemon Red and her Game Boy ...