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 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...
Twin Birthday Parties on a Budget
Twins are rarely two for the price of one, especially when it comes to their birthday parties. So, what are some smart ways to cut back on spending an...
Breastfeeding Twins at Night
Breastfeeding twins is possible, but there are definitely some challenges including how to feed two babies throughout the night. What happens when you...
Bedrest During a Twin Pregnancy
Just because you're pregnant with twins doesn't mean you're bound for bedrest. But, if your medical care provider determines that's what is best for y...
Managing Emotions with Twin Pregnancy
From the moment you discovered your twin pregnancy, you've probably experienced a lot of emotion about the pending arrival of your little ones. How di...
Tips for Feeding Your Messy Toddler Twins
Twice the fun and twice the mess (usually)! If you're a parent of toddler twins, it's hard to imagine meal time where the majority of the food actuall...
Twins and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome comes without warning and has no known causes. So, how does SIDS specifically impact twins? Why are twins typically consi...
Preparing Your Twin Nursery
Your twin nursery is a special place. Not only will you be spending a lot of time in there, but it will be the place many memories are made. What are...
The Importance of Twin Groups and Meetups
No one understands twins better than another twin parent. Messaging back and forth online can be helpful, but there's nothing that replaces connecting...
Twin Developmental Milestones: Speech and Language
As a parent of twins, it is often difficult to know when your children's language skills are developing normally and when it's time for some outside h...
Fertility Treatments and Twin Pregnancy
Twin births are definitely on the rise, mainly as a result of the increased use of fertility treatments. How do common treatments such as Clomid, or i...
Inside the NICU: Time Management and Scheduling
If your twins have any medical concerns at birth, they may be taken to the NICU. The amount of time your babies stay in the NICU can have a major impa...
Fascinating Facts About Twins
As parents of twins, we know they are special, but you may not know everything about the unique circumstances surrounding the pregnancy and birth of y...
Singletons After Twins
If you’re already a twin parent, then you already have plenty of parenting experience. But how do things change when you introduce a new baby into the...
Breastfeeding Twins Away from Home
At times you may need to breastfeed your babies away from home. The thought may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but we've enlisted some twin moms to...
Homemade Baby Food For Twins
So, your twins are ready for baby food. Should you buy pre-packaged baby food or make your own? What are the benefits of making your own baby food? Wh...