by Susan M. Heim
By Dr. Jenn Berman
Parents of twins face huge challenges, but the rewards of raising twins are more than just double. The following ten tips will help you raise happy, healthy individual children who are part of a twin relationship. Click to read the rest of this entry
by Christina Baglivi Tinglof
Even if it's impossible for you to offer each twin his or
her own bedroom, there are clever ways to give the illusion of privacy when two
share the same space. It just takes a bit of imagination and a little bit of
sweat. So roll up your sleeves and get to work!
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By Jennifer Walker, RN, BSN and Laura Hunter, LPN
1. If one baby eats, they both eat--period. Even if one twin does not appear hungry, feed that one anyway. Keep them on the exact same schedule and we mean it! It is okay to put them both in bouncy seats and feed them simultaneously with bottles. Just remember to talk softly to both of them and give them each a few minutes of your full attention. Breast-feeders can hold both babies in the football hold and feed at the same time. Click to read the rest of this entry
By Lisa Henshaw
Following are some tricks-of-the-trade that I use to keep my twin toddlers entertained: Click to read the rest of this entry
Why not throw a themed birthday party for your teen or pre-teen twins? Here are some great ideas to get you started. Click to read the rest of this entry
Would you like a Free, Signed Copy of the Twin Connections book?
In an effort to get the word out about the Twin Connections book, I am looking for twin group leaders who would be interested in spreading the word about the book to their group members.
But I need YOUR help! Here's how:
If you're a member of a twins group (or you know about a local twins group), simply email me at debbie@twinconnections.com with the first and last name, telephone number and email address for your group leader (please get their permission first).
If your group leader agrees to promote the Twin Connections book to your group, I'll send both you and your group leader a complimentary, signed copy of the book. It's just my way of saying "thanks!" for helping me spread the word. Click to read the rest of this entry
by Susan M. Heim
If the thought of heading to the grocery store with your twins is daunting, you're not alone. The tips that follow will help make your grocery-shopping trip as manageable as possible. Click to read the rest of this entry
by Susan M. Heim
If your multiples are anything like mine, they're constantly at each other's throats! It's gotten to the point where I can't even leave the room to put in a load of laundry without worrying that one will hurt the other. I believe that twins are especially prone to fighting because they spend so much time together. Kids of different ages might spend time apart in different classes or activities, or out with friends, but children of the same age are thrown together more often. If you and your spouse never got a break from each other, wouldn't you be at war, too? Familiarity breeds contempt. Therefore, some strategies are needed to ward off the "attacks": Click to read the rest of this entry
Choosing Baby Names for Twins
By Sarah Mitchell
Choosing a baby name for your new born can be quite a stressful decision. With thousands upon thousands of names at your disposal, you may begin to feel a little over whelmed. Well, for twins, you can double the trouble! This article is aimed at helping soon to be moms and dads of twins to choose those perfect baby names. Click to read the rest of this entry
