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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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22 Best Toys for 4yr-old Twins to Encourage Sharing
Buying toys for twins has extra considerations. Are they going to fight? Do these toys promote sharing and playing together? Some toys are actually more fun when you have a partner! Here is my selection of the best toys for 4yr-old twin boys, although they would also work for girls, and just about any pre-schooler.…
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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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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…
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Handmade, Unique & Personalized Holiday Gifts
This post was sponsored by Amazon Handmade as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Holiday gift shopping is in full swing and I have been browsing the internet on your behalf to bring you the best of two Worlds. I love the convenience of…
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16 Coordinating Halloween Costumes for Twins
It’s that time of year! With a month to go until Halloween, us parents need to get our thinking caps on. When you are a parent of multiples there is an obligation to the World to at least attempt to be creative and have fun with their outfits. They may not go for it, but…
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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 at the age of 1yr. But what happens when the dominant twin loses power? George has always been the dominant twin, although…
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Clever Stuff for Twins to Sleep In
I started writing a post about essential twin gear a couple of days ago and got totally sidetracked by all the cool stuff for twins to sleep in… so here we are. There were so many clever ways you can have your twins set up to sleep. Everyone’s needs are slightly different, especially taking into account…
