Volunteering at School
Friday May 30, 2008
As I mentioned yesterday, our local school system is taking state standardized tests this week. The school asked for parent volunteers to serve as monitors during the test period. I ... Read More
Test Taking
Thursday May 29, 2008
It's test-taking time in the public schools in my states. From third grade on, the students participate in standardized testing in four core subjects: English, History, Math and Science. Each ... Read More
Twins of the Week: Nathaniel Ryan and Brady Aeron
Wednesday May 28, 2008
They're ready to roll!
Photo reprinted with permission of Kerrie.
Nathaniel Ryan DeMarco and Brady Aeron DeMarco are all set to ride in their double stroller. The identical boys ... Read More
Poll: Are You Friends With Other Parents of Twins?
Monday May 26, 2008
On•Task On•Time: Can it put an end to morning chaos?
Friday May 23, 2008
Sometimes I feel like a very ineffective drill sergeant: "Get up! Get going! Get dressed! Get out the door!"
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It's the ... Read More
Twins of the Week: Amanda and Tyler
Wednesday May 21, 2008
Photo reprinted with permission of Kristen.
Tyler and Amanda celebrate their first birthday with cheery smiles. The fraternal twins were turning one when this picture was taken. A birthday ... Read More
Twins in Separate Grades?
Monday May 19, 2008
There's often an expectation of similarity placed on twins. Even dizygotic (fraternal) twins are assumed to be alike in many ways, for example, when reaching milestones like starting school. But ... Read More
Most Popular Names: Did Your Twins Make the List?
Friday May 16, 2008
Emma ... Jacob ... Olivia ... Joshua ... these names populate the updated list of most popular names for twins. Every year, the Social Security Administration compiles data and issues ... Read More
Angelina Jolie: Celebrity Mom Confirms She's Having Twins
Wednesday May 14, 2008
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On an interview on the Today show, Angelina Jolie confirmed that she and Brad Pitt are expecting twins. Jack Black, her co-star in the upcoming film ... Read More
Twins of the Week: Ryan and Rodney
Wednesday May 14, 2008
Everything's more fun when shared with a brother.
Photo reprinted with permission of Shaun.
Ryan and Rodney are fraternal twins. They were three years old in this picture. Meet them ... Read More
Creeping, Crawling, Scooting, Cruising: Multiples Going Mobile
Friday May 9, 2008
One of the most challenging parenting periods for me was when my twins became mobile, at about ten months old. I was just getting the hang of things; they were ... Read More
Twins of the Week: JJ and Jezz, with Mom Mirielle
Wednesday May 7, 2008
That's why God gave us two arms -- one for each twin!
Photo reprinted with permission of Mireille.
Here's wishing all mothers of multiples a truly happy Mother's Day. ... Read More
Famous Mothers of Twins
Friday May 2, 2008
From superstar singing sensations to award-winning actress, there are many famous mothers of twins. Can you name a Grammy winner ... Emmy winner ... Oscar winner and an Olympic gold ... Read More