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 […]
Toddler Twins
Toddler twins can be a big challenge. Here are some tips for raising, handling, and parenting your toddler twins.
Check out the Dad's Guide to Raising Twins: How to Thrive as a Father of Twins book for detailed chapters on overcoming the challenges of raising your toddler twins.
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 […]
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 […]
41 Tips for Twins (Proven Advice from Twin Parents)
When you find out you’ll be receiving twin bundles of joy in the not-too-distant future, you’ll likely start to panic. Here are tips for twins from your fellow twin parents to help you keep things under control and enable you to conquer the twin parenting challenges ahead. Giving Attention “Don’t feel guilty if one twin […]
Good Twin, Bad Twin – Myth or Reality?
Occasionally I’ve been asked, “Which twin is the bad twin?” I never know quite how to handle this question. It is as if you must always have a good twin and a bad twin. Which is the Bad Twin? What does “good” or “bad” even mean here? Well behaved, as opposed to always mischievous? In […]
How to Handle Twin Temper Tantrums in Public
I received this question from Chris. He says, “What do you do when your twins have a total meltdown in the middle of the store?” I want to give you a few things to consider in handling twin temper tantrums in public. Now, the first priority, of course, as a parent is that you want […]
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 […]
Twins Aren’t Talking Yet? Here’s what to do…
I recently heard from some twin parents worried about the speech of their 18 month old twins. What should you do when your twins aren’t talking yet? Should you worry? Is it natural? Here’s what to consider: Key Speech Milestones As your children grow, look for key speech development milestones. These vary by age but […]
Which twin is older? (and should you tell them)
As a parent of twins, I’m pretty sure that you know the answer to the question “which twin is older?” It is, of course, the child that was born first. Should you tell your twins which twin is the oldest? One of your twins is older than the other. But should you tell them who […]
How to Potty Train Twins (Proven Steps for Twin Parents)
Tired of changing double the diapers with your twins? Now could be the time to potty train. Here are proven tips on how to potty train twins (without losing your sanity). When to Potty Train Twins About the time that our girls turned 2 years old my wife and I had the conversation that went […]
Common Developmental Delays in Twins
Common developmental delays in twins can make it seem like your twins aren’t progressing as you’d expect or when compared to siblings or peers. Many parents of twins worry about developmental delays in twins. As a parent, I always want to know if my kids are on track. Why? Perhaps it is because I am an […]
How many diapers do you need for twins?
One of the big expenses with raising twins is diapers. From the day they are born until they master potty training and keep their pants dry overnight, you’ll need to buy diapers. As you consider all the things you need for twin babies, you’ll likely ask how many diapers for twins? It turns out, you’ll […]
From Infertility to the NICU to Healthy Twin Toddlers
This week we feature mother of twins Irene Mata who shares her twin journey from infertility to healthy two-year-olds. Trying to Conceive My husband and I had been married about a year before we started trying to conceive. After six months, we saw a fertility specialist and were diagnosed with unexplained infertility. After three doctors, […]
2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Twins and Siblings
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 & […]
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 […]
