Pamela's Twins & Multiples Blog August 2005 Archive

Twins of the Week
Meet this week's twins! Four-year-old sisters, Tianna and Tyler, are thought to be fraternal. Meet them and other multiples in the Photo Gallery.

Wednesday August 31, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Tips for Dads of Twins
Are you a father or twins? If you intend to do half the child-rearing work and hold down a job, and it's just you and your wife, you're definitely the ... Read More

Friday August 26, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week
Meet this week's twins. It's fun to be one! Say hello to fraternal twins Danijel and Milan. Meet them and other multiples in the Photo Gallery.

Wednesday August 24, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Caring for Preemie Twins/Multiples: Surviving a NICU Stay
More than half of all multiples are born before their due date. Infants that arrive prematurely may require an extended stay in a hospital's NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) to ... Read More

Monday August 22, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Poll: Multiples in School
Classroom placement of multiples is a big decision for both parents and educators. Should the children be together in the same class or separated, with different teachers? Stop by the ... Read More

Monday August 22, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Multi-Dad: Discussions for Dads
Keith Snyder, a new dad of twins, has started a web forum for fathers of twins and multiples. Stop by the Multi-Dad forum to discuss your favorite gadgets or show ... Read More

Thursday August 18, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week
Meet this week's twins! Sydney's and Sara's smiles are as bright as the sunflowers on their hats. The six-year-olds are identical. Meet them and other multiples in the Photo Gallery.

Wednesday August 17, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

From the Forum: The Perplexities of Playtime
Playtime with young twins and other multiples presents a unique dynamic. Many parents find that their twins don't "play" in the same way as their singleton peers. They may be ... Read More

Monday August 15, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Getting it Done
Parents of multiples become very clever at "getting it done." By that, I mean all the little details of life: housework, paying bills, taking a shower, running errands, exercising, etc. ... Read More

Friday August 12, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week
Meet this week's twins! Identical brothers, Jimmy and Kenny were thirteen months old in this photo.Meet them and other multiples in the Photo Gallery.

Wednesday August 10, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Poll: Pregnancy Pounds
How much weight did you gain during your pregnancy? Moms of multiples should expect to gain more than singleton moms; the extra fat stores sustain the babies in the last ... Read More

Monday August 8, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

It's Time for Twins Days
Twins, triplets and other multiples from all over gathered in Twinsburg, Ohio this weekend for the 30th annual Twins Days Festival. A golf tournament, parade, talent show, BBQ, fireworks display ... Read More

Friday August 5, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Books for Parents of Twins
I've updated my list of Top Ten Books for Parents of Twins to reflect some new additions, namely my own! Stock your bookshelf with these must-have books about parenting twins ... Read More

Friday August 5, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Holly Hunter Having Twins
Actress Holly Hunter is pregnant with twins, according to a report from E! Online. Their source estimates that she is about four months pregnant, and due to deliver in December. ... Read More

Friday August 5, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Twins of the Week
Meet this week's twins! Liam and Laiken are fraternal twins, shown here at five-months-old with brother Neylan and mom Linette.Meet these and other multiples in the Photo Gallery. (Want to ... Read More

Thursday August 4, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Hot Topic: Telling Twins Apart
Parents of identical twins often devise clever tricks to help people tell their twins apart. What's your strategy? Stop by the message forum and find out what other families do.

Tuesday August 2, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Heading Back to School
The return to school after summer vacation draws tears from some, and cheers from others. For families with multiples, back-to-school season can be a huge time of transition, requiring strategic ... Read More

Monday August 1, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)