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Advice based on the personal experience of twin moms. Resources for parents of multiples and those expecting twins. Twin pregnancy to preschooler twins.

Post-Baby Twin Mom Tum: Love It or List It?

Our bodies are incredible to be able to house one baby, let alone two. We are built to stretch and afterward, we kind of go back again. Often, we’re left a bit saggy, wrinkly,...
Easily Forgotten Joys of Parenting Newborn twins

5 Forgotten Joys of Parenting Newborn Twins

Newborn twins are challenging. But, despite the difficulties, they are magical, awe-inspiring and so darn cute. Don’t let concerns about parenting newborn twins dampen your spirits, there are bountiful joys to be had in...
how to encourage pre-schooler problem solving

How to Encourage Preschooler Problem Solving

This post is sponsored by Entertainment One and Scholastic. Although I received compensation for spreading the word about Mission to the Moon, all opinions expressed are my own. Problem-solving is one of the most important skills...
What happens when the dominant twin loses power and behaves badly

What Happens When the Dominant Twin Loses Power?

It is common for roles of dominance and submissiveness in twins to develop as they become toddlers. It’s only natural for leadership to emerge, and I first noticed one twin was dominant over the other...
Dealing with the Anxiety of Twins Loose in Public

Dealing With the Anxiety of Twins Loose in Public

Taking multiple young kids out in public is a stressful business. Twin moms are more prone to anxiety yet I’m determined to find a sense of calm. I hope to enjoy public activities with...

Guest Post: Tips & Tricks for Breastfeeding Twins

Preparing for breastfeeding twins is a daunting prospect. Today I’m welcoming a guest to share her experience with successfully breastfeeding her twins, despite a difficult start. I have previously shared why I opted for...
why creativity and dha important toddlers

Why Creativity and DHA are Important in Toddler Development

I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition....
Do Twins Skip a Generation

Do Twins Skip a Generation?

There are a number of gray areas when it comes to twin pregnancy. Science doesn’t know all the answers yet but the theories are always intriguing. It is commonly accepted that fraternal twins run in...
gifts for twin moms

15 Adorable Gifts for Twin Moms

With Mother’s Day around the corner, you may be looking for the perfect gift for a loved one… or yourself. That’s totally allowed by the way. I’ve been digging around Etsy to find the...
5 revealing early signs of twin pregnancy

5 Revealing Early Signs of Twin Pregnancy

More and more women are becoming pregnant with twins. Whether multiple birth runs in your family, you had fertility treatment or it’s totally out of the blue, finding out you are pregnant with twins...
Twin Pickle