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How to Encourage Individuality in Twins

May 07, 2021

Worried that your twins are getting lumped in together? Encourage individuality in twins to develop their unique personalities and interests. Before my twins were born, I swore I wouldn't dress them the same. "I want them to have their own personalities and not get lumped in as twins all the time. They'll look too alike and others will forget they're individual people." Well... come delivery time, my twins looked nothing alike. Even now at eight-years-old, they're as different as can be. One is tall, the other short. One has straight hair, the other has wavy. One is tall and lean, the … [Read more...]

How to Be Out with Twins Alone (And Actually Survive!)

Twins

Feb 07, 2021

Going out with twins alone feels scary for many moms and dads. Discover simple hacks and ways to be out and about and still survive. I wish I could take them to the beach, I thought. My twins were five-months-old, and when their older brother was that age, I could easily tuck him into a baby wrap and carry a blanket and diaper bag. But with twins, this felt all but impossible. I considered using a wagon before realizing they'd be too small to sit up on their own. There was no way I could push their double stroller through the sand, and I definitely couldn't carry both of them in my … [Read more...]

How to Potty Train Twins: The Ultimate Guide

Potty Training

Dec 09, 2020

Ready to potty train twins? Learn about potty training twins, from when to start, how to prepare, and what to do when one twin isn't ready. Few things felt as glorious as the day I was finally able to toss the changing pad and covers away for good. By then, my twins longer wore diapers during the day. I couldn't even remember the last time I bought baby wipes. They were officially potty trained. But the process was a little more complex. You may have your own questions about potty training twins as well. When do you start? How do you know they're ready? What do you do if one twin … [Read more...]

How Caring for Newborn Twins is Different from Singletons

Newborn

Nov 11, 2020

Are you expecting twins? Learn how caring for newborn twins is different from singletons and what you can do to manage with two babies. "Our bodies are only meant to carry one baby during pregnancy," my doctor said. I sighed, knowing right then and there that caring for newborn twins would be a challenge. And this goes beyond the pregnancy and its complications. For instance, supporting them financially, from child care to education, takes a toll on anyone's pocket. Then there's the part where you handle two crying babies. Two kids going through the same developmental stages. Two … [Read more...]

Must Haves for Twins to Add to Your Registry List

Pregnancy

Nov 04, 2020

Are you expecting twins? Check out this comprehensive list of must haves for twins! It includes everything you'll need to care for two babies. I finally wrapped my head around the fact that I was having twins. The emotions were still coming in waves, but I was ready and more than excited for their arrival. Except... I didn't know what I needed to have for twins. I already had a three-year-old and planned to use many of his baby items for the twins. But as I quickly realized, what may have worked for a singleton doesn't always apply when you're expecting twins. Do you really need … [Read more...]

How to Prepare for Twins (The 7 Areas You Need to Cover)

Pregnancy

Oct 18, 2020

Overwhelmed with preparing for twins? Make sure you cover these 7 areas, and you'll be set on the right path (includes a checklist, too!). What if they come early? How will I carry TWO babies? Can I really do this? My mind was swimming with thoughts on preparing for twins. I was trying to wrap my head around the reality—and inevitability—of having two babies. I had a three-year-old at that point, so I already knew how crazy life gets, even with just one baby. And despite already having gone through the newborn stage once, I still had no idea how to prepare for twins. I felt like a … [Read more...]

How to Avoid Excluding Your Non-Twin Child

Twins

Oct 01, 2020

Worried that your non twin child feels left out when all the attention is on the twins? Learn how to avoid excluding the non twin siblings. When I learned I was having twins, I wondered how my then-three-year-old would handle his new siblings. Welcoming one baby is hard enough, but two? With twins getting so much attention, I worried if he'd feel excluded as a sibling to twins. Even as they grew up, I was still conscious about the possibility of him feeling excluded. After all, his brothers were the same age and were interested in activities he didn't particularly care for. I'm sure it … [Read more...]

Simple Strategies to Take Toddler Twins Out Alone

Toddler

Sep 04, 2020

With your twins running around everywhere, taking them out by yourself is scary. Learn how to take toddler twins out alone and survive! Crossing the street had never felt more excruciating. My toddler twins were riding their scooters when we needed to cross a busy street. One of them cries the entire time because he didn't want to hold my hand. He has a meltdown in the middle of the street and "falls" to the ground, so I scramble to pick him and the scooters up quickly. As we're almost to the other side, I hear him shout, "My shoe! My shoe!" Apparently, his shoe had fallen off during … [Read more...]

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