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 […]
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How to Bottle Feed Infant Twins (Even When You’re By Yourself)
If you’ve decided to bottle feed your infant twins (with either formula or breast milk), you’ll need to figure out how to conquer the logistics of bottle feeding two babies and often, how to bottle feed twins by yourself. As a parent, you won’t always have a pair of helping hands around to assist with […]
Becoming a Father of Five in Under 13 Months with Philipp Hartmann – Podcast 209
Episode 209 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Philipp Hartmann, father of fraternal twin girls and triplets! Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Having only 10 days to get ready for adopted infant twins Discovering they were pregnant with […]
Keeping the Twins’ Gender a Surprise
Expectant twin mom Claudia asks, “We’re not sure if we’re having boys or girls but we want it to be a surprise. How will this affect our preparations for twins?” In our family’s case, my wife and I found out as soon as we could what our twins were so we could make appropriate preparations. […]
Long-Term International Travel with Infant Twins with Simon Burden – Podcast 207
Episode 207 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Simon Burden, father of boy/girl twins. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: The early morning pregnancy scare that sent them to the hospital via ambulance Dealing with extreme morning sickness (and […]
What Do You Need Two of For Twins (Hint: Not Everything)
One of the most frequent questions by those expecting twins is: do I need two of everything? Just because you are having twins doesn’t mean you need two of everything. The trick is to know when you need double and when you can survive with just one of that particular item. Getting two of something […]
Having Twins as an Expat Far from Home with Naveed Ahamed – Podcast 205
Episode 205 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Naveed Ahamed, father of twin boys. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Dealing with Mom’s low blood pressure during the pregnancy When Mom went on bed rest Helping Mom through the […]
Two Sets of Twins in Two Years with Matt Barnes – Podcast 204
Episode 204 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Matt Barnes, father of two sets of twins. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Having two sets of twins in less than two years Going full term with twins Almost losing […]
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, 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 […]
Getting Twins to Stay in Bed (and finally go to sleep!)
Once you move your twins from cribs to regular beds, a new challenge arises: How do you keep your twins in bed so they fall asleep? What if your twins won’t go to bed? Our first two boys (both singletons) had a very smooth transition from crib to bed. They didn’t climb out of their […]
Twin Pregnancy vs. Singleton Pregnancy – Differences and Challenges
I got a comment the other day from a fellow father expecting twins to join his family shortly. He said, “Most of the world does not know how different a twin pregnancy is. People don’t understand when I respond to the question of ‘How’s your wife?’ by saying, ‘She doesn’t get out much.’” His comment […]
Raising Twins When You Travel Frequently for Work with Phil M. Jones – Podcast 201
Episode 201 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Phil M. Jones, father of identical twin girls. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Overcoming preeclampsia during the twin pregnancy Taking time off before the twins are born Supporting Mom in […]
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 It Is Like Being An Identical Twin – Podcast 200
Episode 200 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today I celebrate the 200th episode of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast by chatting with my identical twin daughters about what it is like being a twin, including answers to these questions: How do you feel about being a twin? Have you ever […]
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 […]
