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One Twin Bullying the Other: The Power Struggle
Many of us have personal experience with sibling rivalry, but when a parent watches one twin bullying the other it can be particularly difficult to stomach. Twins are known for their eternal bond but does being a twin genetically predispose a sense of hierarchy? Bullying of some form is something many parents of multiples witness,…
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What are the Chances of Having Twins… Twice?
The first time around may have been a surprise, but a second pregnancy may have you thinking. What are the chances of ending up with two or more sets of twins? How often do moms give birth to more than one set of twins? As a twin mom blogger, I am in a number of…
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5 Great Ways To Have One-on-One Time When You Have Twins
Our twins are toddlers now and, though we’ve certainly gotten a solid game plan in place, we’ve struggled to create opportunities for really high-quality one-on-one time with our kids.
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What To Do When One Twin Is Outshining The Other
Sibling rivalry is one of those things you come to expect when you’re raising more than one child. You naturally expect some friction and competition as they grow up and while most do overcome it, some drag it on to adulthood. But what if you’re raising twins? How do you deal with it when one…
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The IVF Twin Boom – Is This the End?
Advancement in IVF methods is causing a downturn in the US twin boom. The rate of twin births in the US has exploded since the 1980s, likely due to mothers having babies later, and the development of infertility treatments. Now, with fewer parents and doctors opting for multiple embryo transfer, the number of IVF multiple…
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How to Fly with Multiple Kids Alone
Flying with multiple kids is a daunting prospect, even with two adults on board. When you find yourself travelling alone it can be pretty overwhelming. I took the plunge this year, with 3yr-old twin boys and my 9yr-old daughter! I moved to the US from England 5 years ago, and I have been keen to…
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Why More US Families Are Choosing Imported European Baby Formula
Whether you’re pregnant or considering switching to formula, you may want to consider ordering European Baby Formula. An increasing number of US families are buying their formula from abroad, because FDA regulations seem more relaxed than the European Union. What do you think? Should the US tighten ship?
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Potty Training Twins Separately: Why it Worked for Us
Potty training twins is an intimidating prospect. Do you go on lock down for a week, follow a strict regime and get both done at once? Do you take their lead and see what happens? There are many different approaches to potty training but however you do it, it can be less stressful for all…
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Invaluable Online Resources to Help with Breastfeeding Twins
Breastfeeding twins is a daunting prospect, but never forget knowledge is power. Armed with the right information you’ll be more confident and likely to succeed in your breastfeeding quest. The internet is a powerful place and I’ve put together a bank of online resources aimed at helping you conquer your concerns about breastfeeding twins. *This…
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What are Semi-Identical Twins & Why are They so Rare?
Us twin moms often have a laugh at people who ask if boy/girl twins are identical. Just to make it clear… if your kids are packing different junk, they are not identical. Another way to be sure is if your unborn babies are sharing a placenta. So what happens if you spot boy/girl twins sharing…
