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Forum Friday: Mercurial Twins

2009-11-13T01:46:02Z

Paulina writes: "My (2 year old) twins are changing a lot. They do not want to eat their regular meal, they want to choose their own clothes and make a lot of mess for every little thing my husband and I try to do with them... THEY WANT ALL, THE WANT NOTHING!!!! Sometimes they are two angels and when you turn around they can be.... UF!!!!" Paulina writes from Chile, where multiple births are rare. She's looking for support and sympathy from other parents who can relate to the fickle nature of a two-year-old twosome.

Stop by the message forum and share your advice and comments. How did you survive the tempestuous trials of toddler twins?

Forum Friday: Mercurial Twins originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 01:46:02.

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Celebrity Mom of Multiples

2009-11-12T01:16:22Z

What's it like to be a celebrity actress, author and artists -- and a mom of twin boys? Jane Seymour tells you all about it in this exclusive interview with About.com.

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Jane tells you how she managed with baby twins on the set of her television show, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, how she handles squabbles between her tween twin sons, and how she encourages them to be individuals. Plus she shares her advice on parenting twins in this age of technology.

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Celebrity Mom of Multiples originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 01:16:22.

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Twins of the Week: Tyler and Annie

2009-11-11T01:31:20Z

Photo reprinted with permission of Kim Daniell.

Meet this week's twins! Tyler and Annie were two years old when this moment was captured.
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Twins of the Week: Tyler and Annie originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 at 01:31:20.

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Maclaren Strollers Recalled: Is Your Twins' Stroller Dangerous?

2009-11-09T14:22:16Z

Maclaren USA has issued a recall of its umbrella stroller products, and that includes double umbrella strollers used by families with twins.

Photo courtesy of PriceGrabber.com.

The recall covers more than one million Maclaren umbrella stroller products sold in the U.S. since 1999. Double stroller models include the Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller. There have been fifteen reported incidents of children receiving finger injuries from the strollers, resulting in twelve cases of amputated fingertips. The hinge mechanism can be hazardous to little fingers when the product is being folded or unfolded.

Contact Maclaren to receive a free repair kit with a hinge cover. Call the Maclaren Recall Hotline at (877) 688-2326 or visit the website at www.maclaren.us/recall.

Maclaren Strollers Recalled: Is Your Twins' Stroller Dangerous? originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 14:22:16.

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Parent's Poll: Naming Twins & Mulitples

2009-11-09T11:05:58Z

Every parents wants to choose the right name for their child. When you're having multiples, the pressure is on to pick not one, but two or three perfect names! It can be tricky, as you want them to work individually, but also recognize that the names will be scrutinized in combination.

How did you choose names for your twins or mulitples? Vote it in this week's Parent's Poll or leave a comment to share your thoughts.

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Parent's Poll: Naming Twins & Mulitples originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 11:05:58.

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Forum Friday: Traveling with Twins

2009-11-06T08:35:24Z

A guest writes: "I have 5 month old twin boys and would like to visit family out of town. I would love advice from someone who has flown with twins. This would be a trip I'm making solo so I need to figure if it's manageable before attempting it. Does anyone know how airlines handle seating and such in this situation?"

With the holidays around the corner, many families with multiples are considering travel. While it's not easy, it can be done, especially with some careful planning and preparation. Please stop by the message forum and share your advice about traveling with twins. How do you negotiate airports and airplanes? Any tips or tricks that make travel easier?

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Forum Friday: Traveling with Twins originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 08:35:24.

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Twins of the Week: Julius and Julian

2009-11-04T01:32:48Z

Photo reprinted with permission of JuliusJulian.

Meet this week's twins! Brothers Julius and Julian seem to be best buds, at least for the moment. The boys were three years old in this picture.
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Twins of the Week: Julius and Julian originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 01:32:48.

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What Will You Do With All that Halloween Candy?

2009-10-30T09:50:49Z

One fun thing about having twins or multiples at Halloween ... double the candy! But while collecting the treats is fun, dealing with the sugary aftermath can be tricky. It's just too tempting -- especially for kids -- to eat the sweet stuff at a stomach-churning pace. Parents have to give some thought to how they'll manage the candy madness, and perhaps even plan some alternatives in advance.

So, how do you handle the Halloween candy? Leave a comment and share your strategies.

In the meantime, submit your photos from Halloween 2009. Were your twins a gruesome twosome? Or a darling duo? Did they wear the same costumes, sport a coordinated theme, or take a completely unique approach? Please follow the guidelines on the submission form when sending your pictures, being sure to include all the required information and the release statement. I look forward to receiving them and including them in the Halloween Photo Gallery. Don't forget to share your candy control strategies! Leave a comment and vote in the poll.

What Will You Do With All that Halloween Candy? originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 09:50:49.

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Forum Friday: Twin Sleds

2009-10-30T01:43:54Z

kerriinidaho is looking for a twin sled so that she can get outside and enjoy the winter weather with her 14-month-old twin sons. She writes: "I'm looking to purchase an infant sled for twins. My guys are 14-mos old and we'd love to get outside for some winter activity. I'm not looking for a tobaggon, because I'd like to pull them for distances without them falling off or konking heads. I've been looking online without success - I find makers but no distributors - and nothing on ebay. Anyone find one recently that could be bought and shipped?"

Stop by the message forum to find out what she discovered. It would make a great holiday gift for twins!

Forum Friday: Twin Sleds originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 01:43:54.

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Too Old to Trick or Treat

2009-10-29T12:28:36Z

In my city, Halloween trick-or-treating is limited to kids twelve and younger. Really, it's a city code. I checked it out after my twins protested when I denied their Halloween plans to trick or treat with friends. Sec. 23-3. Prohibited trick or treat activities.: If any person over the age of twelve (12) years shall engage in the activity commonly known as "trick or treat" or any other activity of similar character or nature under any name whatsoever, he shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.

Whether I agree with that age limit or not, it is the law in our city, so we're going to abide by it. Everyone, eventually, has to give up trick or treating. It can be a bittersweet moment, another sign of kids growing up. So, what do you do when your twins or multiples are too old to trick or treat?

One of the benefits of being a multiple is that you're not alone. Misery loves company. Encourage them to make plans with their also-too-old peers. Plan a Halloween party as a fun alternative. Or, find ways for them to enjoy the other side of trick or treating. Maybe they'd enjoy being the one to distribute candy. They can accompany younger siblings, neighbors or friends on their trick or treat rounds. Or, put ambitious multiples to work designing and decorating a spooky scene to greet neighborhood trick or treaters. Rent an age-appropriate scary movie. About.com's Guide to Tweens provides this list of Family Friendly Halloween Movies.

All good things do come to an end, including the fun of Halloween trick or treating. But it can still be a enjoyable holiday for older twins and multiples. With a little bit of planning -- and an extra stash of candy set aside for them -- the transition will be less "tricky."

Too Old to Trick or Treat originally appeared on About.com Twins & Multiples on Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 12:28:36.

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