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 […]
First Year With Twins
Tips for surviving the first year with twins. If you can make it through this year, you can do anything!
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Sleep Training Twins (Cry It Out vs Intervention)
David called in with a question about his twins’ sleeping habits and wondered if I “had any tips about sleep training twins, specifically the cry it out method, and how you can avoid making that any worse than it already is going to be. Should we put the girl in the other room while we […]
What to Do When Both Twins Are Crying at the Same Time
One of the most popular questions I get is: Will twins cry a lot? The answer is yes. All newborns cry a lot. That is the only way they have to communicate with you. It is perfectly normal for your twins to cry. Hungry? Cry. Tired? Cry. Wet or messy diaper? Cry. The challenge with […]
41 Tips for Twins (Proven Advice from Twin Parents)
When you find out you’ll be receiving twin bundles of joy in the not-too-distant future, you’ll likely start to panic. Here are tips for twins from your fellow twin parents to help you keep things under control and enable you to conquer the twin parenting challenges ahead. Giving Attention “Don’t feel guilty if one twin […]
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 […]
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 […]
Travel Crib for Twins (Pros and Cons of 3 Popular Cribs)
Hitting the road with your twins? Whether you are flying with twins or taking an epic road trip, you’ll need a place for the twins to sleep at your destination. A travel crib for twins is a great option for sleeping your kids when you’re away from home. When your twins are very young, they […]
Twins Aren’t Talking Yet? Here’s what to do…
I recently heard from some twin parents worried about the speech of their 18 month old twins. What should you do when your twins aren’t talking yet? Should you worry? Is it natural? Here’s what to consider: Key Speech Milestones As your children grow, look for key speech development milestones. These vary by age but […]
Common Developmental Delays in Twins
Common developmental delays in twins can make it seem like your twins aren’t progressing as you’d expect or when compared to siblings or peers. Many parents of twins worry about developmental delays in twins. As a parent, I always want to know if my kids are on track. Why? Perhaps it is because I am an […]
Weego TWIN Baby Carrier Review
I have been compensated by Weego for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. When our twin girls were infants, we loved to carry them around. Having them close by was both comforting to them and soothing when they were cranky. Plus it freed up our hands to […]
How many diapers do you need for twins?
One of the big expenses with raising twins is diapers. From the day they are born until they master potty training and keep their pants dry overnight, you’ll need to buy diapers. As you consider all the things you need for twin babies, you’ll likely ask how many diapers for twins? It turns out, you’ll […]
From Infertility to the NICU to Healthy Twin Toddlers
This week we feature mother of twins Irene Mata who shares her twin journey from infertility to healthy two-year-olds. Trying to Conceive My husband and I had been married about a year before we started trying to conceive. After six months, we saw a fertility specialist and were diagnosed with unexplained infertility. After three doctors, […]
Finding Time to Do Anything More Than Take Care of the Twins
Today we’re talking about how to balance your life with twins, particularly how do you do anything besides childcare when you’ve got very young twins. Twins can be all-consuming and overwhelming, especially in those first several months when you’re trying to figure out logistics, childcare, keeping them alive, maintaining your own sanity, and hopefully getting […]
2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Twins and Siblings
The holidays are upon us and your twins are clamoring for gifts. Fear not, I’ve compiled a list of toys and surprises that will make your twins cheer with glee when opening their presents. Green Toys Ambulance & Doctor’s Kit Green Toys has an entire catalog of heavy-duty toys made from recycled plastics. Their new Ambulance & […]
Halloween Costume Ideas for Twins (Kid Tested and Parent Approved)
It can be a big challenge to come up with Halloween costume ideas for twins – whether your twins are the same gender or not. However, if you are open to a bit of creativity and messing around to find the ideal costume, then here are some Halloween costume ideas for twins: Wizard of Oz […]
