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 […]
Older Twins (Ages 3+)
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 […]
Twinniest Twins Book Review
Let’s face it, your twins are unique. The fact that they are twins sets them apart from most of their friends, classmates, and siblings. Unfortunately, there are only a few books out there about life as a twin that are written for twins. That’s why I was happy to hear from the author of a […]
How to Save Money On Your Twins with Amazon
Parenting twins isn’t cheap. However, you do have creative ways to save money on your twins. We have found Amazon.com to be invaluable for finding affordable supplies for our twins and family. As such, I wanted to share some creative ways you can use Amazon to save big on your twin shopping lists. Amazon Baby […]
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 […]
Playground Survival Kit
I have been compensated by Johnson’s® Baby for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. When you take your twins to the playground or park, you’re guaranteed one of two things. First, they will get dirty. Second, they will hurt themselves. Or you might just get both at […]
How to Select and Afford Day Care for Twins
One of the most frequent questions I receive is “how do we afford childcare for twins?” By its very nature, child care 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 […]
Getting Your Twins to Eat More Diverse Foods (and not be so picky!)
It seems like all of our children go through phases where they like and dislike something which seemingly just yesterday they enjoyed very much. Your kids, even if they’re not twins, will be picky. That said, you definitely want your twins to eat more diverse foods. Here’s how to conquer picky eaters and broaden your […]
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. […]
How to Raise Twins on a Single Income
From the moment you find out you’re having twins, you know deep down that they will cost a lot of money. The challenge is how to pay for all those expenses especially if you are on a single income. When we had our twin daughters, I was working full time and my wife was already […]
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 […]
How to Get Your Kids to Pack Their Own School Lunches
I have been compensated by PediaSure for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. #PediaSure #Sidekicks #ForPickyEaters Our kids have gone back to school and as expected, life has gotten crazy busy once again. One of the things we’ve done to help manage the logistics of getting ready […]
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 […]
