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 & […]
First Year With Twins
Tips for surviving the first year with twins. If you can make it through this year, you can do anything!
Check out the Dad's Guide to Raising Twins: How to Thrive as a Father of Twins for a comprehensive guide to raising your twins through the first year.
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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 […]
Twin Bond (What it Looks Like and When it is a Myth)
Does the twin bond exist between your twins? If so, what does it look like in your home? I asked your fellow twin parents on my Facebook page and they had plenty of examples of the twin bond that I’ll share below. Do any of them look familiar to you? Twins Need Each Other Twins […]
The First Year with Twins: A Dad’s Perspective
Once you celebrate your twins’ first birthday, you can breathe a sigh of relief. You made it. You did it. You survived the first year with twins. Looking back at my twin daughters’ first year, I’m amazed at how quickly the time went. The first year with twins is an evolution, not just for the […]
Flying with Twins – How to Survive Air Travel with Twin Infants and Toddlers
We took our first family vacation with the twins before their first birthday. While we survived, flying with twins wasn’t an easy feat. The Cheapest Way to Fly with Infant or Toddler Twins The extra cost of flying with twins is a major factor when planning your vacation. The cheapest way to fly with toddler […]
Twin Parenting, Organizational Tricks, Reinforcing Proper Twin Behavior with Jeff Jackson
Listen to Jeff Jackson, father of fraternal boy twins, share the story of his twin journey including: Dealing with opposite personalities in twins Why getting laid off helped him get ready for the twins Coping with Mom’s Gestational Hypertension during the pregnancy Premature twin babies Why Mom had to stay longer in the hospital after […]
Traveling with Twins – Tips and Tricks to Make it Easy
Traveling with twins is a challenge but it doesn’t have to be impossible. A successful trip with your twins begins with good planning. It will be more fun for mom and dad as long as a lot of thought goes into preparing for your trip. What to Pack When Traveling with Twins The best thing […]
Flying Alone With Twins (Including Infants, Toddlers, and Beyond)
Flying alone with twins is an epic adventure. When Mom or Dad needs to travel alone and take the twins along, or you’re a single parent flying with twins, it can be overwhelming. But take heart, you can do this! Whether you’re traveling on a long-awaited vacation or going to visit Grandma and Grandpa, traveling […]
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 […]
Best Vehicle for Twins (How to decide + what your fellow twin parents drive)
When you’re expecting twins, one of the concerns you have is how will you fit your twin family in your current car. You will think that everything you own is too small to handle your suddenly bigger family. You may be right. What is the best car for twins? It depends. Be careful of those […]
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 […]
What Parents Wish They’d Known Before Having Twins
I asked dozens of parents of twins just like you, “what do you wish you had learned before you had twins?” Some of their answers may surprise you. Check out my video below where I explain these twin parent’s responses or read about their answers below: Helping Hands One that came up time and time […]
How to Get Twins on the Same Schedule
Getting your twins on the same schedule will help maintain your sanity and control the chaos in your home. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to keep the twins on the same schedule. Keeping your twins on the same schedule depends on a few factors, but primarily comes down to the time of day and how […]
Should you breastfeed or bottle feed twins? (Pros and cons of each method)
There always seems to be a lively debate about whether you should and can breastfeed your twins or bottle feed them. The advances in infant formula have made it a pretty good substitute for breast milk but not a perfect replacement. Breast milk is the ideal food of choice for your babies. However, that isn’t always […]
