Twin Talks: Pregnancy and Parenting Multiple Children
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Twin Talks: Pregnancy and Parenting Multiple Children
We encourage parents who are expecting twins as well as experienced moms and dads of multiples. Together, we explore the unique challenges new parents face when raising two or more children of the same age. Join us as we embrace the joys of parenting when you’ve got double the duty.
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Twin Transitions: Kindergarten Readiness
You're getting ready to send your twins to kindergarten, but are they really ready? How do you know? What if one child is ready and the other isn't, d...
Home vs Hospital Birth for Twins
You may have been dreaming about having a homebirth when you were first planning your pregnancy. And then when you learned you were having twins, that...
MoDi Twins: Monochorionic Diamniotic Pregnancy
If you're carrying identical twins, they could be mo-di or monochorionic diamniotic. But what exactly does that mean for you and your babies? Does sha...
Clothing Hacks for Twins: Making Things Simple!
If you have infant twins, you already know that you can count on dressing them in multiple outfits each day. Not because they are fashionistas, but be...
What Adult Twins Want You to Know
If your little ones could tell you what they are really thinking and how they feel about your twin parenting strategy, what would they say? Would they...
Flexible Work Options for Twin Parents
Working with twins? Is it really possible? Not everyone can afford full-time childcare, so what other options do you have if the traditional model of...
Do Prenatal Vitamins Differ for Twin Pregnancies?
As soon as we learned that we were pregnant with twins, we received a long list of to-dos and don’ts. We were told that our diet needed to change, eve...
Are Twin Moms More Likely to Get Postpartum Depression?
We've heard about postpartum depression and perhaps we have friends affected by it. But what about twin mamas? If you are carrying multiple babies, ar...
How Twin Families Can Save Money for the Future
Are you prepared to pay for two sets of college tuition at the same time or pay for major life events like weddings or house down payments? The though...
Sleep Training Your Twins
Needing a full night of quality sleep? This is literally a dream come true for many twin parents. But how do you make it happen? You may have read or...
Inside the NICU: What to Expect
Most newborn twins don't need to spend time in the NICU, but it's always helpful for expecting parents to be prepared- just in case. Today we're launc...
Decorating Bedrooms for Boy and Girl Twins
Pink and Blue. That’s what we usually think of for girls and boys. But what if you have one of each? Do you have to decorate your twins' room in pink...
Teaching Your Kids to Respond to Twin Questions
You’ve heard all the standard comments about twins: “Are they twins? Are they identical? Are they natural? Who was born first?” And you’ve come up wit...
Twin Pregnancy and Iron Deficiency Anemia
Carrying more than one baby creates a higher demand on an expecting mother’s body during pregnancy. This often includes tapping into her iron supply w...
Where Should My Twins Sleep?
Cribs, Co-sleepers, Bassinets, and Bunkbeds. With twins, there’s a lot of equipment and transitions ahead. Should you put newborns together? Keep them...
Twin Homebirth: Is It Possible?
We’re hearing more and more about the choices that women have in giving birth. There are hospital birthing suites, birthing centers, and even home bir...
Fairness and Equality: Treating Twins the Same
When your babies are born within minutes of each other, it's sometimes difficult to treat them differently. After all, they did share a womb for sever...
How to Travel with Twin Babies
You’ve been the world traveler and then... life changes when twins come along. Or does it? Most people resign themselves to resume traveling after the...
How Twin Dads Can Help Moms Who Breastfeed
Breastfeeding one baby is a challenge on its own but what about wanting to breastfeed your twins? How can husbands help support their wives who wish t...
Keeping Clothes on Your Toddler Twins
No matter how hard you try, sometimes your twins just want to be naked. These little escape artists will strip down to nothing (including no diapers)...
DNA Zygosity Testing for Twins
Ever wonder if your same-sex fraternal twins are truly fraternal? Perhaps you've even considered DNA testing to determine if they are actually identic...
Common Pelvic Floor Problems After Twins
You've had your babies, but your body doesn't seem to be healing itself and getting better. This could be a result of common pelvic floor problems tha...
Inside the NICU: Transitioning Twins to Home
It's one of the biggest questions on the minds of NICU parents, "When can my babies go home?" And, once you get the green light, you may also be wonde...
Chances of Twinning: Genetics and Fertility Treatments
Do twins run in your family? As a twin parent, you’ve probably heard this question a million times. So, what are your chances of twinning, whether it’...
Twin Transitions: Crib to Toddler Beds
Are you planning to transition your twins from a crib to a toddler bed? How do you know if they're developmentally ready? What are some of the challen...
Identifying Preterm Labor with Twins
If you're pregnant with twins or higher-order multiples, then your medical care provider has probably already told you about the risk of preterm labor...
Twin Baby Gear Essentials: Baby Monitors
Keeping track of one baby is tough enough. But if you're trying to watch two or more babies, you may want to seriously consider getting a second pair...
Tips for Telling Your Identical Twins Apart
Having a tough time telling your identical twins apart? You're not alone. Or perhaps you're looking for ways to allow other people to tell your twins...
Cloth Diapering Your Twins
Trying to determine if cloth diapers are the right choice for your growing family? What are some of the main reasons twin parents choose cloth diapers...
Twin Baby Gear Essentials: Baby Carriers
You've made the decision to babywear your twins. There's a lot of different types of baby carriers, so how do you pick the best ones for you and your...
Au Pairs: Affordable Childcare for Your Twins
Many new parents of twins and higher-order multiples are consumed with the cost of childcare. Au pairs provide quality care and flexibility at an affo...
Twin Developmental Milestones: Social and Emotional
The social and emotional development of twins is a bit different when compared to singletons. Their innate ability to communicate with one another may...
Vanishing Twin Syndrome
You're shocked to learn you're pregnant with twins! Just as the news settles in, your doctor tells you he can no longer find a heartbeat in one of you...
MOMM: Mothers of Multiple Multiples
Have you ever wondered what it's like to parent more than one set of twins? It's rare that twin parents become twin parents again, but it certainly ha...
Twins and Talent Agencies
You've heard the phrase "Hollywood Loves Twins", but why? Are you twins really at an advantage in getting acting and modeling jobs when compared to si...
Inside the NICU: Follow-up and Outpatient Care
Having one or both of your twins in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit can be an overwhelming experience. You anticipate the day when you can finally br...
Twin Developmental Milestones: Movement and Physical Activity
As your twins grow, they may develop differently than one another. So, how do you know if they're still on track with their physical development? How...
Potty-Training Twins: Readiness and Motivation
Having two babies in diapers can be quite a challenge, but how do you know if your twins are ready for potty training? What happens if one twin is rea...
Twin Baby Names: Dos and Don'ts
Having trouble finding the perfect baby names for your twins? That's because there's double the pressure to get it right! What's trending right now wi...
Twin Transitions: Introducing Solids
Transitioning to solid foods can be tricky, especially when feeding two babies at once. How do you know when your twins are ready? What are some of th...