There have been some aspects of raising twins that are par for the course and pretty similar to our experience in raising our singletons. However, there have been some surprising things about twins, as well. I have been surprised: By how many diapers we’d go through. It seems that they get used up as fast […]
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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Do you have Mirror Image Twins?
About 25% of identical twins are mirror image twins. Mirror image twins often have hair cowlicks or swirls that go in opposite directions. Your twins may also have physical features that make them look like they are looking in the mirror when they face each other. A pair of mirror image twins will also often […]
6 Books Every Twin Dad Should Read
Every dad of twins will struggle with raising their children. Fortunately, you don’t have to learn everything from scratch. Here are some books that have made life with our twins significantly easier than it would have been otherwise: Good Night Sleep Tight We had our twins sleeping through the night by the time they were […]
How Writing will Maintain your Sanity with Twins
Sometimes when you are burdened with the responsibilities of your twins and your mind is foggy, you may start to feel like you are going crazy. There is an easy way for some self-therapy. You need to write. Don’t worry, you don’t need to start a blog and publish your thoughts publicly if you don’t […]
How To Get Free and Cheap Baby Formula For Your Twins
If you decide to formula-feed your baby twins instead of breastfeeding, the costs can add up quickly. Formula is not cheap and you’ll need to try different brands and “flavors” to see what works best with your babies. The good news is that you don’t have to buy every ounce of formula your babies drink. […]
The Secret of Separating Twins for Nap Time
When your babies are newborns and very young, you can have the twins sleep in the same crib. As they grow, they will each need their own crib but you can still have them in the same room. However, as they head toward their one year mark, you’ll notice that nap times are getting more […]
Why It Is OK for Your Twins to Cry
According to the Mayo Clinic: In any given day, the average newborn cries for two to three hours. When you first get your twins home, it will seem like they are crying all the time. Why? Because they are. When one is quiet, the other may very well be crying. So your perception is that […]
The Reality of Keeping a House Clean with Twins
Newsflash: Your house will be a mess with twins. I remember when our house was always orderly and I could walk freely through the house without stepping on a hard plastic toy. Those days were before twins. Before twins, your home may be a house of order and zen-like peace. As a dad of twins, […]
The Secret to Doing Anything with Twins
You’ll probably hear incredulous comments from non-twin parents like, “How do you do it?” Well, as with anything in life, I find a way. That way contains the secret to doing anything with twins. The secret? One at a time. Need to change a poopy diaper on both twins? Change one at a time. Are […]
New Year’s Resolutions for the Twin Dad
The new year is upon us and as is tradition, it is time to set some goals. Your goals this year could include being a better dad to your twins. If you need some ideas of how to do this, I did the hard work and brainstormed for all of us. This is what I […]
Two Babies Means Double the Medical Expenses
It may come as no surprise that twins will typically cost you twice as much as a singleton baby. Even though I know this (boy, do I know this!), I always feel a pinch of pain when I have to take both girls to the doctor and pay two insurance copays. You’ll feel this financial […]
How to Handle Your Twins Swapping Food and Drink at Mealtime
Your twins will trade food and drinks during meals and snack times. So how do you know how much each child has eaten or had to drink? We’ve sat our twins in booster chairs next to each other since they started eating solid foods. Due to their proximity to each other, they tend to swap […]
The Exact Number of Kids that are Easy to Care For
With twins, you feel like you are always busy, always have your hands full, and never seem to get a break. If you have other children in addition to twins, you’ll be busy from the time the kids wake up until they go to bed. I discovered recently the secret formula that indicates how many […]
Why you don’t need high chairs for your twins
When your twins are ready to start eating solid foods, you’ll need somewhere for them to sit. Traditionally, this means buying high chairs. Since you’ve got twins, you are already used to unconventional methods, so here is another tip: Buy booster seats that fit on your normal kitchen chairs instead of buying high chairs. Eventually […]
The Only Way to Get Pictures With Your Twins
One of my regrets about our twins’ first year was that I didn’t get more pictures with both my girls. You may have a similar problem. If you don’t actively make the effort to get pictures with both of your twins, it just won’t happen. It may seem a little silly to plan for pictures, […]
