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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chicago Author Lori Orlinsky Releases Second Book in Beloved BEING ME series
Being Middle debuts in celebration of National Middle Child Day CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yorkshire Publishing proudly announces the release of Being Middle (is a great place to be), the second title in Lori Orlinsky's award-winning BEING ME series — just in time for National Middle Child Day (August 12).Told with humor and heart, Being Middle explores the ups and downs of life as the middle child. The story follows a child stuck between an older sibling who does everything first and a younger sibling who gets all the attention — until she realizes that being in the middle comes with its own kind of magic. Inspired by her own daughter, Ellie, becoming a middle child, Orlinsky wrote the book to remind children that being in the middle doesn't mean being forgotten. 'This book is a celebration of the wonderful quirks that make middle children who they are,' says Orlinsky. 'They may fall in the middle, but their place in the family — and the world — is anything but ordinary.'Being Middle has already caught the attention of middle child advocates. Bruce Hopman, founder of the International Middle Child Union, remarked, 'There is no cure for Middle Child Syndrome. But this book, and Lori's approach to raising a Middle Child, might be the closest thing.' Being Middle follows Orlinsky's bestselling debut Being Small (isn't so bad after all), which won more than a dozen book awards for its empowering message of self-acceptance. Lori Orlinsky is a bestselling author and veteran journalist known for her rhyming, lesson-driven picture books that help children process big emotions and make sense of the world around them. Being Middle marks her fifth published title. While she isn't a middle child, she has her hands full raising one. For more information, follow visit her website or follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Being Middle (ISBN: 978-0881441055) will be available beginning August 12 on Amazon and wherever books are sold. About Yorkshire Publishing Yorkshire Publishing is committed to publishing books that make a difference. Since 2002, the company has published and distributed thousands of titles, working closely with authors to positively impact readers of all ages. Learn more at Contact Lori A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Time of India
20 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
National Middle Child Day 2025: Know history, significance and more
Image credits: Getty Images In families across the borders, a sort of tradition prevails. The eldest child becomes the leader of the family, and the youngest one is babied through life. A person who has to be both for themselves, who has to grow into their own self independently, is the middle child. While it can have a lot of positive effects on their life, it can also give rise to a variety of self-worth and mental issues that they end up dealing with for their entire lives. Thus, a national day celebrating the middle child is not only appreciated but needed. On August 12, National Middle Child Day is celebrated annually. In 2025, the day will be on Tuesday, honouring the child in between, the often-overlooked sibling. National Middle Child Day: History Image credits: Getty Images National Middle Children's Day was created by a woman named Elizabeth Walker in the 1980s. In a newspaper article submitted by her grandson, Litton Walker III, she stated that she wanted to create a National Day to honour those children "born in the middle of families" who she felt were "left out." While the first celebrations of the day took place on the second Saturday of August, over time, it has generally come to be celebrated on August 12th. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo Additionally, the name of the day has also been changed to National Middle Child Day over the years. National Middle Child Day: Significance Image credits: Getty Images Many state that birth order plays a significant role in a person's personality. While the firstborn learns to lead, the lastborn learns to rely, and the one in the middle remains undefined. It also contributes to the Big Five personality traits: extroversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness to experience. Research conducted by Canadian researchers Michael Ashton from Brock University and Kibeom Lee from the University of Calgary revealed that middle children are more agreeable, honest, avoid manipulation, have less interest in wealth or luxury, and don't feel entitled to elevated social status, when compared to their elder and younger siblings. Thus, the day serves as a reminder to shower love and value upon the middle children and engage with them in life just like parents do with their elder or younger child. National Middle Child Day: Popular middle children Image credits: X A personality study claimed that middle children tend to be more artistic and creative. And did you know that some of the most artistic and innovative people in the world, who are still remembered for their contributions, were middle children? In the past, Abraham Lincoln, Warren Buffett, Prince Diana, David Letterman, Martin Luther King Jr., John F. Kennedy, Charles Darwin and more were all middle children who came out on top as some of the most impactful people of their time. Present day, famous faces like Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Mark Zuckerberg, Anne Hathaway, Chris Hemsworth, Miley Cyrus and more are middle children carving their names into forever. National Middle Child Day: How to celebrate? Well, the easiest way to celebrate National Middle Child Day is to make your middle children/child feel special and loved, a bit extra today. Make their favourite meal, take them on a parent-child date, gift them a card or a fun memory, play their favourite games with them and do anything that will make the smile on their face a little brighter today.
