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Pamela's Twins & Multiples Blog January 2006 Archive

By Pamela Prindle Fierro, About.com Guide to Twins & Multiples since 2001

Hot Topic: Telling Twins Apart

Monday January 30, 2006
How do you tell your twins apart? Do you ever get them mixed up? What tricks do you use to keep things straight? Parents of identical twins are talking about ... Read More

Why Did I Have Twins/Multiples?

Friday January 27, 2006
I frequently get emails asking "How can I have twins?" In fact, one of the most popular articles on this site is my listing of Top Ten Ways to Increase ... Read More

Twins of the Week

Wednesday January 25, 2006
Meet this week's twins, Alexandria and Nicole. They are fraternal twins. They are just one of many sets of multiples in the Photo Gallery.

Poll: Diaper Dilemma

Monday January 23, 2006
It used to be that there was one option for diapering babies: cloth diapers. Then disposable diapers offered a quicker, cleaner alternative. However, some parents are opposed to the costs ... Read More

Wishing You Well: Tips for Staying Healthy

Friday January 20, 2006
Achoo! Cold and flu season is upon us. (As if you hadn't noticed all the coughing and sniffling going on around you.) With twins -- or more -- there are ... Read More

Incredibles Mom, Holly Hunter, Gives Birth to Twins

Thursday January 19, 2006
Actress Holly Hunter, known as the voice of supermom Helen Parr in the movie "The Incredibles" gave birth to twins, according to People magazine on Tuesday. The Oscar-winning actress is ... Read More

Twins of the Week

Wednesday January 18, 2006
Meet the twins of the week! This picture of Taylor and Chloe was taken when they were fourteen-months old, playing in the snow for the first time. Meet them and ... Read More

Join the Discussion: Preemie Development

Monday January 16, 2006
When your babies are born weeks, or even months, before their due date, there may be some delays in their development as infants. What can you expect from preemies? Will ... Read More

Winter Weather? Have Fun Indoors With Your Multiples

Thursday January 12, 2006
When winter weather leaves families cooped up inside the house, parents are challenged to find ways to keep their twins and multiples occupied and entertained. Here are some ideas for ... Read More

Twins of the Week

Wednesday January 11, 2006
Meet the twins of the week! They are six-month-old Collin and Morgan and they are fraternal twins. Meet them and other multiples in the Photo Gallery.

Parent's Poll: Married with Multiples

Monday January 9, 2006
Having twins or higher order multiples can put a big strain on a marriage. This poll examines the impact of multiples on marriage -- does it draw couples together or ... Read More

Co-Sleeping: Does a Family Bed Work When You Have Multiples?

Friday January 6, 2006
Co-sleeping, or sharing a bed with your babies, is a controversial topic in parenting circles. Is it the secret to getting more shut-eye when you have twins or multiples? Or ... Read More

Twins of the Week

Wednesday January 4, 2006
We're off and running! Xavier and Edwina are thirteen-month-old fraternal twins. Meet them and other multiples in the Photo Gallery.
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