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Got Twins? How to Choose a Double Stroller
By Andrea Marchant

If you have twins you know that everything is more expensive for two. Not to mention more cumbersome, heavier, bulkier and generally more inconvenient. That is why it is so important to put in the time to research before buying a double stroller for your twins. The stroller you chose will either make life easier on you or all around more frustrating. There are many variables that you must consider when shopping for your stroller and there is a stroller to meet every persons needs. Click to read the rest of this entry

by Dan Brunkow

So you're expecting twins. Congratulations!

Are you still in shock? I sure was. The thought of bringing two babies into the world at one time scared the heck out of me, especially since I was already the father of two boys (ages five and three). I remembered how much work the first year was with both of them, with all of the diapers, the bottles, the sleepless nights, etc... I wondered how in the world we were going to do it with two babies? I immediately started stressing out about all of things that we were going to go through once the babies were born. Little did I know at the time that the most stressful part of having twins was already upon us...the pregnancy. Click to read the rest of this entry

by Susan M. Heim

If you're pregnant with or recently gave birth to twins or multiples, you know what kind of toll a twin pregnancy takes on your body. It's especially important to get plenty of good nutrition and stay hydrated. I've never been an enthusiastic water drinker, so I really wish they'd had this great product when I was pregnant with my twins. It's very healthy and it tastes good, especially when you make your own "mocktail" like the one below that was specially formulated by the Glow Mama creators for TwinsTalk readers!

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By Susan M. Heim

            Are you on Twitter yet? For those of you who don't know about Twitter, it's called "micro-blogging" for a reason. Basically, you answer the question, "What are you doing right now?" in 140 characters or less. It's ideal for parents of twins because we don't have a lot of time to write anything longer! You can choose whose "tweets" to follow -- like those by other parents of twins -- and hopefully they'll choose to follow you and you'll make a connection! It's a fun way to meet new people with whom you have a lot in common. I recently asked my fellow Twitterers who have twins to give me some of their best tips. Here's what they had to say: Click to read the rest of this entry

Are you a step-parent of twins? Noelle, who is also step-parenting twins, is doing an article for TWINS Magazine and needs to speak with other parents like her. Please contact her at ecupaige@gmail.com. (You can also visit her blog, called Blended Dreams, at http://blenddreams.blogspot.com.)

Why I Love Being a Twin
By Debbie LaChusa

Being a twin has its ups and downs. Over the past 45 years there have been times I wouldn't trade being a twin for anything. Then there were the days I'd give anything to be a singleton. But all in all, I love being a twin. And, here are the reasons why. Click to read the rest of this entry

by Susan M. Heim

Parents are often devastated to find that one child just seems more lovable to them than the other. They may see one twin as "the difficult one" and the other as more easygoing. This is not uncommon, even among singleton siblings.

Sometimes children go through phases and don't necessarily have the same temperament throughout their childhood. One child may behave monstrously at age four, but turn into a much more lovable character at the age of six. That's why it's important not to label our kids and assume they're destined to have the same personality forever. One twin may be your (unspoken) "favorite" right now, but it could be a different story in the teen years. Click to read the rest of this entry

            I often hear from parents of twins between the ages of 2 through 4 who are frustrated by their children's misbehavior. Preschoolers love to test their limits and push their boundaries as they explore their world. And they frequently behave the worst for their parents because they know they'll always have their love. Following are some tactics for helping to tame your preschoolers' behavior:

Consistency: Make sure that you are always consistent with discipline. If you tell your twins that they will not be able to watch TV if they throw one more toy, then be sure to follow through on your threat. Too many parents give in, or give their children just "one more chance," because they don't want to listen to the children complain. But punishments are only effective if your children know that you will follow through with them. Click to read the rest of this entry

We've all heard the expression "double trouble," and there's a reason for it -- it's true! It seems that all parents of twins say their children need to be watched like hawks, particularly in the toddler and preschool years. When I was collecting stories for my book, Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples and Singletons, I got so many tales about twins getting into trouble that I had to split the stories into two chapters, "Mischievous Multiples" and "A Day in the Life . . ." The stories were amusing to me as an outsider, but I'm sure these incidents had their parents pulling their hair out! Click to read the rest of this entry

Are you a blogger? Do you write about your experiences with raising multiples? Would you like to get more publicity and traffic to your site? Send me 2-3 sentences about your blog, along with the URL, and I will visit your blog. If I agree that it's a great place for parents of twins and multiples to visit, you will be awarded an official TwinsTalk Parent Blogger badge to place on your site. You'll also be listed on the Links page of TwinsTalk, and I'll mention your blog in the next newsletter that goes out after you receive the award. I know that many of you have some terrific blogs about parenting multiples. This is another great way for parents of twins to find each other and connect. Send your URL and description to me through the "Contact" page.

Happy Parenting!

Susan M. Heim

Founder, TwinsTalk