When your twins are born, they often look very similar. This is a big question parents of twins ask: How do you tell newborn twins apart? Keep in mind that even identical twins are individuals, and usually within hours after birth you begin to see some distinct differences in your children. Having newborn twins in […]
Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast
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Get Your Twins to Sleep Without Feeding Them
As twin parents, you want your babies to fall asleep by themselves without your constant intervention. Unfortunately, they sometimes get in the bad habit of needing to eat to fall asleep. So how do you get your twins to sleep without having to feed them? Here are several things to try with your twins: Keep […]
Raising Super Twins as a Single Dad with Andy Slinger
Episode 222 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Andy Slinger, father of identical twin boys and author of “The Super Twins”! Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Raising twins as a single dad When twins switch personalities Giving individual […]
Twins Baby Registry Checklist (2020 Update)
Congratulations, you’re having twins! Here is the twins baby registry checklist you need to get ready for your special arrivals. I’ve pulled together this twins registry list from our own experience and surveying thousands of twin parents like yourself. You won’t get everything on your twins’ registry even if you have a very generous family […]
When Mom Gets Left Home Alone With the Twins
When your paternity leave runs out, you’ll head back to work and may need to leave Mom home alone with the twins. This transition can be overwhelming and many dads like you want to make sure they are best supporting Mom. I read an article on the blog of a fellow twin dad, Devin Bowman […]
How to Survive the Witching Hour with Fussy Twins
Do your twins turn into cranky beasts sometime between dinner and midnight each evening? If so, you’re not alone. This “witching hour” is very common with children. Your twins are no exception and will give you double the fussy mess. Ironically your twins may be angels all day and still revert to super fussy handfuls […]
Creating Your Best Fatherhood with Ned Schaut – Podcast 219
Episode 219 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Ned W. Schaut, father of five including boy/girl twins! Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Having twins when they already had two super young children When twins are born on dad’s […]
How to Celebrate Your Twins’ First Birthday
When you reach your twins’ first birthday, you deserve a little celebration. After all, both you and your twins have survived the first year. Congratulations. You may be tempted to have a big birthday bash with dozens of friends, expensive gifts, decorations, and entertainment. My advice: keep it simple. You’ve worked hard over the first […]
Do You Have Mirror Image Twins? (Here’s how you know)
About 25% of identical twins are mirror image twins. Your twins may also have physical features that make them look like they are looking in the mirror when they face each other. Are your twins mirror image twins? Let’s explore what that means… What is a Mirror Image Twin? Only identical twins can be mirror […]
How to Handle Teething Twins (from symptoms to finding relief)
Just when you think you’ve made it through the newborn craziness and figured out your twins and their routine, a new challenge will appear. Your twins will start to sprout teeth, and the journey won’t be so pleasant. When Do Twins Start Teething? Expect your twins to start teething between 4 and 9 months. This […]
Benefits of a Nanny and Night Doula for Twins with Joe Sinnott – Podcast 215
Episode 215 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Joe Sinnott, father of four including boy/girl twins! Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Getting the news about expecting twins after rushing to the emergency room Balancing other children during the […]
How Our Family Has Managed While Stuck at Home – Podcast 214
So … we’re all stuck at home. I want to share today with what’s working for our family, and some of the things that aren’t. We’re still in quarantine, stuck at home with the kids and have been for weeks, I really hope that you and your family and your loved ones are safe and […]
Having Twins in Sweden with Daniel Persson – Podcast 213
Episode 213 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Daniel Persson, father of identical twin boys! Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Twins in the same class at school Similarities and differences between identical twins When one twin encourages the […]
Should Twins Share a Room?
Can your twins share a room or nursery? Absolutely. Our twin girls have shared a room since the day we brought them home from the hospital. In fact, our girls shared a crib for several months before moving their own cribs. (Please note that the safest sleeping arrangement for your infant twins is for each […]
Making the Transition to Twin Parenting as Smooth as Possible with Randy Cleveland – Podcast 211
Episode 211 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Randy Cleveland, father of twin girls! Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: When the twin pregnancy goes smoothly (yes, it is possible) Lining up family members to help with newborns to […]
