Forum Friday: Twins of Different Sizes
Friday January 30, 2009
Miarex asks, "I would really like to know ... actually, I'm dying to know ... about why sometimes the elder in the twins, I mean the one who was born ... Read More
What's Different About Parenting Twins?
Thursday January 29, 2009
It happened again just the other day. I was telling some friends about an issue of contention between my twin daughters and one of them responded, "It's just the same ... Read More
Breastfeeding Octuplets
Wednesday January 28, 2009
One of the most interesting aspects of the octuplet birth in California has been the mother's determination to breastfeed the eight babies, and the doctors support of her efforts. Mothers ... Read More
Twins of the Week: Jacob and Joseph
Wednesday January 28, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Jan Gonzalez.
Fifteen-month- old Jacob and Joseph have some good, clean fun. They are identical twins.Bathtime Tips for TwinsShare your thoughts, opinions ... Read More
Surprise Octuplets Born in California
Tuesday January 27, 2009
A woman in California delievered octuplets -- that's eight babies! -- on Monday. The doctors were prepared to deliver seven babies, and the eighth made a surprise appearance. All of ... Read More
Parent's Poll: What's Your Stroller Style?
Monday January 26, 2009
Side-by-side or tandem? Parents of multiples are deeply divided on their preferences for stroller styles. Take The Stroll Poll and weigh in with your opinion.
Poll: What's Your Stroller Preference?
Side-by-SideTandem (Front/Back)
Neither
Who's ... Read More
Forum Friday: What to do? Twins being judged.
Friday January 23, 2009
From the message forum: "I'm a twin myself who has a set of twin girls. When going to school, we were always judged. I was the nicer one, the pretty ... Read More
Teething Twins
Thursday January 22, 2009
What's cuter than a baby's gummy baby grin, all pink gums with a single tiny white tooth peeking through?
Photo reprinted with permission of Jamie Oakes.
TWO smiles! Teething twins are ... Read More
Twins of the Week: Katelyn and Kelly
Wednesday January 21, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Tammy.
Katelyn and Kelly were twelve years old in this picture. They are fraternal twins.• Share your thoughts, opinions and advice in the ... Read More
No More Twins in the White House
Tuesday January 20, 2009
What an exciting and historic day! Due to no-show snow that closed our city's school system, I'm watching the inauguration at home with one of my twins. My other twin ... Read More
Parent's Poll: What Do You Do With Your Twins' Clothing After They Outgrow It?
Monday January 19, 2009
One of the great disadvantages of multiples is an inability to utilize hand-me-downs from sibling to sibling. Since they generally wear the same size clothing in the same season -- ... Read More
Forum Friday: Ways to Know It Is Twins
Friday January 16, 2009
A frequent theme on the message forum is speculation about whether a pregnancy could be twins. While moms of multiples are usually happy to share their personal experiences, obviously only ... Read More
Co-Sleeping: Does a Family Bed Work When You Have Multiples?
Thursday January 15, 2009
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: Taylor and Chloe
Wednesday January 14, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Valerie.
In this picture from 2004, 14-month old Taylor and Chloe are playing in the snow for the first time. • ... Read More
Ten Superfoods to Eat When You're Pregnant with Twins
Tuesday January 13, 2009
When you're pregnant with twins or more, every calorie counts.
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You've got to eat more to sustain your body as it works double time to grow those ... Read More
Got the Winter Blues?
Monday January 12, 2009
Somehow, winter seems fun and exciting in December. Snow and ice are a backdrop for the festive season and bundling up against the chill feels cozy and snuggly. But come ... Read More
Forum Friday: Study Habits with Twins
Friday January 9, 2009
Michelle writes: I have a 3rd grader, 2nd grader and twin 3 yrs. All are boys. After school is mass craziness. What do you all do ... Read More
Crib Notes
Thursday January 8, 2009
Buying cribs. It's one of the first times -- but certainly not the last! --
Photo reprinted with permission of Virginia Haney.
that parents of twins will look at each other ... Read More
Twins of the Week: Caleb and Ella
Wednesday January 7, 2009
Photo reprinted with permission of Tamara.
Caleb Thomas and Ella Grace are fraternal twins. They were 7 1/2 months old in this picture. The babies were born ... Read More
Happy Birthday to Twins Magazine
Tuesday January 6, 2009
When I found out I was expecting twins in December 1994, the Internet wasn't the prevalent resource that it is today. So I was delighted to find that there was ... Read More
Parent's Poll: Do Your Babies Watch TV?
Monday January 5, 2009
From Nick Jr. to PBS Kids to Noggin to Disney, there is plenty of programming on television for children. There's even DVD programs aimed at babies, like Baby Einstein. Television ... Read More
Forum Friday: Need Potty Training Advice
Friday January 2, 2009
Kerry writes: "I have twins, a boy and girl. They will be three in February... Joshua (boy) is already toilet trained; he was so easy to train and now he ... Read More
My New Year's Resolutions for You
Thursday January 1, 2009
To help you make the most of this site in 2009, I offer these resolutions. Resolve to: • Subscribe to the newsletter. Every Tuesday, you'll receive the latest news, ... Read More

