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Pamela's Twins & Multiples Blog April 2007 Archive

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

Twin Type Quiz: Can you tell by looking?

Monday April 30, 2007
What can you tell about twins just by looking at them? Can you guess their twin type from a picture? Check out these pictures of twins and see if you ... Read More

Are Teenage Twins More Popular?

Friday April 27, 2007
The teen years can be a challenging time, both for parents and teens. While teenage multiples aren't necessarily free of the awkwardness and angst of adolescence, there are some distinct ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Taryn and Thomas-Eli

Wednesday April 25, 2007
This week's twins are a brother and sister: Taryn and Thomas-Eli. They were three years old when this picture was taken. Meet them and other dizygotic twins in the Boy/Girl ... Read More

Bickering Kids Land Mom in Jail

Monday April 23, 2007
My twins can bicker with the best of them. I will never forget the time they fell into a fit of arguing on a car trip because: "She is looking ... Read More

Hot Topic: Twin Birthday Issues

Monday April 23, 2007
How do you handle birthday parties with your twins/multiples, both when it's their birthday and when they're invited (or not invited to other childrens' parties? When it's their birthday... Do you ... Read More

Top Ten Side-by-Side Double Strollers

Friday April 20, 2007
Before my girls were born, my husband and I thoroughly researched double strollers, trying them out in the store for a test drive. We decided on a lovely green-and-pink-striped tandem-style ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Wyatt and Silas

Wednesday April 18, 2007
Meet Wyatt and Silas! The six-month-old fraternal (dizygotic) twins are the Twins of the Week. Submit a photo of your multiples for the Photo Gallery. Be sure to follow the ... Read More

Is Having Twins the Same as Having Two Children Close in Age?

Tuesday April 17, 2007
Parents of twins hear it all the time ... "Oh, I had my kids thirteen months apart. It was just like having twins." Do you agree with this statement? Take ... Read More

Virginia Tech and Twin Loss

Tuesday April 17, 2007
The terrible events that occured on the campus of Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007 have had a tremendous impact on people, both directly and indirectly. One of the victims ... Read More

Multiple Moments: Seeing Double

Friday April 13, 2007
Introducing a new feature! Multiple Moments are a collection of essays and insights written by contributing parents of twins and mulitples. They provide a glimpse into the life of families ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Caitlin and Rebecca

Wednesday April 11, 2007
Nine-month-old sisters, Caitlin and Rebecca enjoy their first spring outing together in colorful floral attire. Visit them and other multiples in the Photo Gallery.

How Much Do You Know? Twin Trivia Quiz

Monday April 9, 2007
How much do you know about twins and multiples? Take the Twin Trivia Quiz and test your knowledge. If you get stuck, you can always click on the clues for ... Read More

Do you have miracle multiples?

Saturday April 7, 2007
Ferring Pharmaceuticals is sponsoring the 2007 My Little Miracle Essay Contest. They're seeking parents who have successfully given birth after using Ferring Pharmaceuticals fertility products (such as BRAVELLE® or MENOPUR®). ... Read More

Worth the Read? Parenting School-Age Twins and Multiples by Christina Baglivi Tinglof

Thursday April 5, 2007
There are plenty of books that tell you how to have multiples, how to carry twins and how to survive the first year. But there is precious little information on ... Read More

Twins of the Week: Tyler and Jordan

Wednesday April 4, 2007
Two-and-a-half-year-old fraternal twins, Tyler David and Jordan Lee celebrate Easter at church. Dawne says, "They are our miracle babies! They make everyone who meets them smile!"

Napping Nightmare

Tuesday April 3, 2007
From the Message Boards: "My boy/girl twins are almost 6 months old. They have been terribly crabby during the day because they are not sleeping well at night. I have ... Read More
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