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 […]
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.
How to Select and Afford Day Care for Twins
One of the most frequent questions I receive is “how do we afford childcare for twins?” By its very nature, child care 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 […]
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
Most Common (and Annoying) Questions You’ll Get About Your Twins
I asked our fellow parents of twins what are the most common questions that they receive and their answers might sound familiar. I know that I’ve gotten my fair share of these questions as well. Read about these common questions below or check out this video summary: Are They Twins? The number one question, by […]
Where are the pictures of just me?
On a recent visit to my parents’ house, my twin girls were studying all the family pictures that were on display. After a few minutes of intense observation, one of my daughters noticed that all of the pictures of her also included her sister. There were no pictures displayed of each girl by herself. Her […]
Your Best Year Ever as a Father of Twins
Regardless of the date on the calendar, you can make today, tomorrow, and the next year amazing as a father of twins. You can make some slight course corrections to improve your parenting regardless of the stage of parenting that you’re in; if you’re still expecting your twins, or if you already have them with […]
Getting Anywhere on Time with Twins
Tell me if this is familiar. You glance at the clock as you prepare to leave the house for an appointment. There is plenty of time left. Then after you scramble to get everyone ready, the time magically disappeared and now you’re late. Yikes! I’m sure this scenario has happened to you this week. Or […]
When One Twin Excels and the Other Doesn’t
Your twins are not the same. As you’ve seen (or will discover), they are unique individuals and will develop differently. What this means is that you may have one twin who is really good at something while the other lags behind. This will start early with key developmental milestones like crawling, walking, and talking. It […]
Keith & Kevin Are Identical Twins – Book Review
I have been compensated by author Keith Pierce for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. What is it like growing up as a twin? If you aren’t a twin yourself, helping your twins navigate this journey will involve a lot of unknowns. That’s why I was excited […]
