How parents can reduce harm

In many families, some children grow up with the uncomfortable feeling of being less loved than others, or worse, sensing that their parents have a “favorite.”

Most parents insist they love their children equally. Yet multiple studies suggest that the majority do, in fact, favor one child.

What determines which child becomes the favorite? Is favoritism only about the child’s personality? Can this favoritism affect children? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

To listen to the latest episodes, click here:

Could intentional lazy parenting foster your child's independence?

What is second child syndrome, the feeling affecting Prince Harry?

Why do children have imaginary friends?

A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices