Oh the havoc that Daylight Saving Time wreaks on family schedules! Losing a precious hour of sleep can be disastrous for sleep-deprived parents of multiples.
And unfortunately, many young twins and multiples simply don't get the concept. That carefully constructed schedule is now an hour off track, and everyone is paying the price. Babies are sleeping too late, hungry at odd hours, misisng naps and cranky by bedtime.
It may take a couple of days to help your twins make the transition. Try adjusting the schedule by 10-15 minutes each day in order to get back to the normal routine. Finally, remember that the crankiness and fussiness is temporary; this "two" shall pass. By this time next week, everyone will have adjusted, and it's wonderful to have some extra daylight at the end of the day. It's another signal that springtime is around the corner!
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Think spring! Twin sisters, Brianna and Bailey, were 2 1/2 years old in this picture from Easter 2009. The girls are identical twins.
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In 2010, I'll be posting weekly "Ten for '10" features, top 10 lists about twins and multiples. This week, we look at baby gifts for twins and multiples. There's no way around it; parents of multiples need a lot of stuff to assist in their care, and to make life a little easier. However, it has to be the right stuff; some things are better off in quantity, while others demand quality. Here are ten gift suggestions that would be appreciated by most new parents of twins, triplets or more.
Previous Ten for '10 Features:
• 10 Ways to Manage Multiples' Messes
• 10 Tips for Keeping Your Family Healthy
• 10 Things NOT to Do When You're Pregnant with Twins
• 10 Double Jogger Strollers for Twins
• 10 Celebrities with a Secret Twin
In 2010, I'll be posting weekly "Ten for '10" features, top 10 lists about twins and multiples. This week, check out these ten strategies for managing multiples' messes. It is amazing how even the most well-organized home can deteriorate into destruction when twins or triplets take over. Every age and stage of childhood is accompanied by "stuff" that accumulates throughout the house, whether it is baby equipment, toys, school supplies or clothing. Try these ten strategies to help you manage the mess.
Previous Ten for '10 Features:
• 10 Tips for Keeping Your Family Healthy
• 10 Things NOT to Do When You're Pregnant with Twins
• 10 Double Jogger Strollers for Twins
• 10 Celebrities with a Secret Twin
• 10 Activities for Warm Winter Fun
