One of the most frequent questions I receive is “how do we afford childcare for twins?” By its very nature, childcare is expensive. When you have twins (or twins and other children) these expenses can be unbearable. Let’s walk through some options, potential costs, and how you can navigate through the financial burdens of affording […]
Being a Father of Twins: a Twin Dad’s Toughts
What it is like to be a father of twins. Thoughts, challenges, joys, and insight into the adventure of being a twin dad.
Almost Losing a Twin to Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction
This week, twin dad David Richardson shares his twin parenting journey: Getting Pregnant with Twins It took us about 2 years to get pregnant. We went to a terrible OBGYN first, who just threw Clomid at us, and said that should work… Well, it didn’t. So then she said we could take more Clomid or […]
How Long Can Boy / Girl Twins Share a Room?
Your twins share almost everything since they were formed in Mom’s belly. Naturally, this may lead you to having your twins share a bedroom. Even boy/girl twins can share a room. This arrangement works great for several years but will eventually end with the question: how long can my boy girl twins share a room? […]
Good Twin, Bad Twin – Myth or Reality?
Occasionally I’ve been asked, “Which twin is the bad twin?” I never know quite how to handle this question. It is as if you must always have a good twin and a bad twin. Which is the Bad Twin? What does “good” or “bad” even mean here? Well behaved, as opposed to always mischievous? In […]
How to Handle Twin Temper Tantrums in Public
I received this question from Chris. He says, “What do you do when your twins have a total meltdown in the middle of the store?” I want to give you a few things to consider in handling twin temper tantrums in public. Now, the first priority, of course, as a parent is that you want […]
Being the Best Father You Can Be with Robbie Armstrong – Podcast 196
Episode 196 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes In this episode, I chat with Robbie Armstrong, father of fraternal twin boys. We dive into Robbie’s twin journey, including: Separate birthday parties for twins When one twin is more vocal than the other Encouraging individuality Failure is part of the process of twin […]
Having More Kids After Twins
So now that you’ve had twins, are you done? Or will your family still grow? Getting pregnant after twins will bring some new challenges but things will generally be easier than with twins. Let’s look at what to expect when you’re having a singleton after twins. Why more kids after twins? Your personal decision to […]
Which twin is older? (and should you tell them)
As a parent of twins, I’m pretty sure that you know the answer to the question “which twin is older?” It is, of course, the child that was born first. Should you tell your twins which twin is the oldest? One of your twins is older than the other. But should you tell them who […]
Twin Identity Crisis at School
Last month my girls had an open house at school. It was a standard evening where we could meet the teachers, see their classrooms, and experience what the kids see each day. While I was walking down the hall with one of my identical twin girls, some other children approached from the other direction. One […]
Separating Twins in School (pros & cons every parent should know)
Should you keep your twins together or separate them in school? Separating twins in school is a timeless debate that can have very real consequences for your family. There are many pros and cons when it comes to separating your twins in school. While there has been some research on this topic, the decision often comes […]
Joe Shares His Twin Journey with Twiniversity Founder Natalie Diaz
Natalie from Twiniversity was kind enough to host me on her podcast. Listen and hear some of my story as a father of twins or read the mostly computer generated transcript below: Natalie: Welcome to the Twiniversity podcast, a podcast created exclusively for parents of twins. I am Natalie Diaz, mother of twins, Twiniversity […]
Practical Father of Twins Gift Ideas
Need some help finding some father of twins gift ideas? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re shopping for Father’s Day, Christmas, Birthdays, or just to celebrate a milestone on your twin journey, you’ll find several father of twins gift ideas below for both expectant and current twin dads. Manly Diaper Bag No dad likes […]
How Your Kids Can Help with Family Vacation Planning
We love to travel as a family and take family vacations. Of course, who doesn’t like to take a vacation and a break from work? One thing that we love to do as we plan our family vacation is to involve the children in the planning. Of course, this gets a little bit easier as […]
DreamCloud Mattress Review (+ Unboxing Video)
Every twin parent deserves a great night’s sleep. Yes, even you! Since you are already getting up multiple times a night to feed the twins or walk a child back to bed, you definitely need to sleep well when you get the chance. You need a comfortable bed that helps you fall right to sleep […]
Twinderella: A Fractioned Fairy Tale – Review
Book Review Check out my review of the children’s book “Twinderella: A Fractioned Fairy Tale” by Corey Rosen Schwartz and Deborah Marcero: Get your “Twinderella” book here (referral link supports Dad’s Guide to Twins) And enter to win your own copy to share with your twins: Giveaway
