S3E35 - How Birth Order Shapes Your Child's Personality

Play Therapy Parenting: Real Parenting Questions Answered by a Child Therapist · Mar 25, 2026 · 10m · transcript

In this episode of the Parent Companion for Play Therapy series, I walk you through how birth order shapes your child's personality—and why that matters more than most parents realize. I explain the common tendencies of oldest, middle, and youngest children, and how the dynamics between siblings influence behavior, motivation, and relationships. When you understand birth order, so many things start to make sense—why one child is driven and responsible, another is social and carefree, and another seeks connection outside the family.

I also talk about something many parents don't consider: your…