Twins are a handful on a good day. Extra so if you’re alone and raising twins as a single dad. I recently read the story of a 68 year old single father of infant twins who was left alone with his babies when his wife died within days of giving birth. It is a heartbreaking […]
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 be Patient with Your Twins
The very nature of having twins requires a ton of your effort. Twins are exhausting. As they grow, the challenges change but can still be overwhelming. If you find yourself losing your temper and being short on patience with your twinados, you’re not alone. Having children can bring out the best and worst in parents. […]
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 […]
Jewelry for Twin Moms (Review and Unboxing Video)
As parents of twins we are in a unique club. However, it can often be hard to find unique and meaningful twin-related products and gifts, especially for new twin-moms who no longer have time for the hobbies they used to enjoy. That’s why I was excited to hear from fellow twin dad John Pruden whom […]
Be Involved as a Twin Dad: 25 Real-World Examples Captured on Instagram
One of the things you can do as a father of twins that will have long-lasting impact on your family is to be involved. When you are present and involved as a father, good things happen. An involved father can coach and mentor his kids. An involved father can love and support their mother. As […]
10 Things Never to Say to a Pregnant Twin Mom
This post is from fellow twin parent Nina Garcia I get it. Twins are an anomaly. By now, we twin parents have grown used to the idea of twins that it doesn’t even phase us. But to others not in the world of twins, carrying and raising two babies seems beyond belief. When you’re a […]
29 Twin Moms Tell it Like it Is: How Dad Can Best Support Mom
I asked several mothers of twins on Twitter a simple question: “Based on your experience as a twin mom, what’s one thing dad can do to best support his partner/spouse on their twin journey?” These twin moms responded with a boatload of wisdom in short, easy to digest tweets. Read their responses below and take […]
19 Twin Dads Tweet: Twin Parenting Advice You Can’t Ignore
I reached out on Twitter to several fathers of twins and asked them a simple question: “What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received about raising twins?” These dads responded with a treasure trove of wisdom in short, easy to digest tweets. Below you’ll find their responses and my take on their advice. Enjoy! Prepare […]
The Child Whisperer Book Review
What parent hasn’t joked that they wished their children came with an instruction manual? Carol Tuttle’s “The Child Whisperer” claims to be just that. And you know what? She’s right. With the overabundance of books out there that focus on parenting techniques or which method of discipline is better than another, it was refreshing to […]
Why You Should Give Up When Parenting Your Twins
I heard a recent podcast over at Power of Moms Radio that reminded me of something that has helped me as a father immensely: it is just fine to give up. Sometimes we think that giving up or throwing in the towel is a sign of weakness. We should never give up! We must persevere […]
Breaking Out of Survival Mode with Twins
If you listen to most people (even me), you’ll get the impression that the first several months with twins forces you into survival mode. The demands of your attention and energy with infant twins is overwhelming at times. So much so that you feel like you can’t break out from the daily grind of caring […]
Why Twin Dads Need to Help (and How to Make a Difference)
In case you hadn’t heard, having twins requires all hands on deck. Mom and dad need to be actively engaged in all aspects of childcare. There really isn’t a way around that. Our first two boys, as singletons, were born one at a time. As a dad, I tried to help as much as I […]
Why do so many celebrities have twins?
Why do so many celebrities have twins all the time? It seems everywhere I turn around, some celebrity, an actor, a singer, or somebody from reality television is having twins. So why is this? Do celebrities have some kind of super power that helps them to have twins? No, the answer is no. The reasons […]
When does it get easier with twins?
When you are in the midst of the challenges of caring for your twins, you’ll wonder, “does it ever get easier with twins?” The answer may surprise you. The answer is no. It never gets easier because there’s never a shortage of challenges with twins regardless of where you are in the twin journey. Ease […]
The Secret to Keeping Your Sanity with Twins
Life before twins has lots of activities and responsibilities. Hobbies. Free time. Social time with friends. With newborn twins, those don’t really matter any more. What’s the secret to keeping your sanity with twins? Don’t be afraid to let things go. Your top priorities are your twins. Period. This means that work, hobbies, household chores, […]
