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.

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 […]

Great Gear to Help with Summer Family Outdoor Adventures

I have been compensated by Newell Brands for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. Summer is here and my family and I are super excited to have outdoor adventures together. Just this weekend, we made a big list of all the day trips, hikes, picnics, campouts, and […]

Raising Twins as a Single Dad

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]