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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Diastasis Recti: Abdominal Separation After Twins
Losing that extra bulge around your belly can seem impossible when you're a mom of twins. But the issue may actually be a result of a condition known...
Preparing for Your Twin Cesarean Birth
Twin cesarean births are common. Some are planned and some, well, not so much. Even if you're planning a vaginal birth, it's important to know what to...
Smart Shopping Strategies for Twins
Shopping for two babies typically takes more effort than shopping for one baby, but do you really need twice the stuff? How can twin parents take adva...
Taking Photos of Your Twins
You've probably seen tons of adorable photos of twins and thought "how did they do that"? Are the photos done professionally? Can you get similar resu...
Bringing Home Twins: The First Week
Bringing home twins is a big change for any family. Even experienced parents learn a whole new set of challenges. What are the key things to remember...
Babywearing Twins
When you're caring for two, you become a master at multitasking. Wearing your babies not only makes them feel more safe and secure, but it gives you m...
Traveling with Twins
You want to travel, but is it really possible when you have young twins? How do you know when your twins are ready? How do handle eating and sleeping...
Nutrition for Twin Pregnancies
You've heard the phrase "eating for two". So if you're pregnant with twins, should you be "eating for three"? What exactly does your body need nutriti...
Preparing for Your Twin Vaginal Birth
Contrary to popular belief, it is entirely possible to give birth to your twins vaginally. So, what makes an expecting mother a good candidate for giv...
Identifying Twin Types During Pregnancy
After getting over the initial shock of being pregnant with twins, most soon-to-be parents want to know if their babies are identical or fraternal. Ho...
Singletons Before Twins
If you're pregnant with twins and you're already a parent to a singleton, you may be wondering how different your experience will be. How will you pre...
Inside the NICU: Bonding with your Babies
Preterm birth is more likely with twins than singletons, which may result in some time in the NICU. Even though your babies may be under constant medi...
Childcare Options for Twin Parents
Finding good childcare can be tough for any parent. But finding childcare for your twins that fits your lifestyle and budget can sometimes feel imposs...
Twinning: How Does It Happen?
You've just learned you're pregnant with twins! Odds are, you're in complete shock. You may be asking questions like, how did this happen? How common...
Sibling Rivalry Between Twins
As a parent, managing sibling rivalry can be tough, especially with twins. Conflict begins as your twin children compete for dominance, parental atten...
Helping Your Singleton Deal with Twin “Invaders”
We know that having twins disrupts our plans. As expecting parents, we’ve been planning for their arrival with excitement and terror all at the same t...
What Expecting Twin Dads Really Need to Know
If you’re a soon-to-be twin dad, there’s probably a million things running through your head each day, as it gets closer to The Big Day of your twins’...
How to Fix Diastasis Recti After a Twin Birth
Labor is just like any other athletic event in that women must prepare both their minds and bodies. However, women are frequently told: “Don’t start a...
Helping Your Singleton Deal with Twin “Invaders”
We know that having twins disrupts our plans. As expecting parents, we’ve been planning for their arrival with excitement and terror all at the same t...
What Expecting Twin Dads Really Need to Know
If you’re a soon-to-be twin dad, there’s probably a million things running through your head each day, as it gets closer to The Big Day of your twins’...
Teaching Your Twins to Embrace Individuality
As twin parents, when we watch our kids grow and develop, we see our twins’ unique relationship manifested through cycles of sibling rivalry and inter...
Back to Work After Twins: Finding Flexibility
Are you planning on returning to work after having twins? If so, how can you find flexibility in your existing job or in a new job that allows to you...
From surviving into thriving in the first year
It seems like it’s a never ending marathon. We all know that the first year of being a twin parent can be overwhelming and put us into what we know as...
Trending Baby Names for Twins
Ready to name your twins or triplets? Where do you even start? Today we're looking at the current trends when it comes to naming your new little bundl...
Annoying Questions People Ask About Twins
Going out in public with your twins in tow can be quite a challenge. Not to mention all the unsolicited comments from well-meaning strangers. What are...
Prenatal Care for Twin Moms: The Tupler Technique
Labor is just like any other athletic event in that women must prepare both their minds and bodies. However, women are frequently told: “Don’t start a...
What is Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)?
If you have mo-di twins, you may have already heard of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. It's a complication that can happen during any twin pregnanc...
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...