Most Recent Articles
from your Guide to Parenting Twins/Multiples, Pamela Fierro
Baby Showers for Twins/Multiples - 4/12/06
Baby showers
are a favorite tradition of pregnancy, and the celebration is heightened for expectant parents of twins or multiples. A time to come together
in anticipation of the babies' arrival, the highlight of the event is the "showering" of gifts and good wishes on the impending parents.
When those parents are expecting twins or multiples, there are some important factors to consider. Here is a guide to having or hosting a Baby
Shower for Twins/Multiples, including the Five W's: Who, What, Where, When and Why. From gift ideas to theme showers,
it's a complete guide to baby showers when the mom is having multiples.
Dealing with Dawdlers: Making Your Multiples Move Along - 3/31/06
Does your darling duo's dawdling drive you to distraction? Do you feel like you can never leave the house on time because your multiples are always
lagging two steps behind, dragging their feet instead of putting on their shoes? Does it take your multiples hours to complete the simplest of
tasks, such as picking up toys or putting on their clothes? Preschoolers are infamous for dawdling and daydreaming, consciously taking extra
time to comply with parental requests. With two or more preschoolers to contend with, their procrastinating tendencies can really slow down the
household's routine. Here are some tips to discourage dawdling and get your multiples moving along.
Lookalike Twins Photo Poll - 3/23/06
Check
out this photo poll and vote for the most identical twins. They're all adorable, but are they identical? Take a good look and then vote for your
favorite.
Twin Match Game - 3/10/06
Find the matching sets of twins in this
classic game of concentration and memory. Play the online Twin Match Game.
New Photo Gallery! - 3/3/06
Check
out these darling double duos! I've recently compiled a new photo gallery featuring submissions from visitors to this site. This new format offers more
flexibility and clarity than the old style gallery.
Mom of Twins Seeks Law About Classroom Placement of Twins - 2/13/06
After
fighting school administrators about classroom placement of her twin boys, Kathy Dolan is looking to the law to support parents' input. She is
seeking legislation in New York similar to the Minnesota "Twins Law" passed last year. There is no right or wrong answer to the question of classroom
placement: some twins are better off together and some will do better separately. Regardless, such legislation can only benefit parents of multiples,
who deserve to have a voice about what's best for their children.
How to Have Twins: Reader's Stories - 1/27/06
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 Your Chances of
Having Twins. In that article, I ask readers to tell me why (they think) they had twins. I've compiled those into a new feature. From family history to birth control pills, parents
offer their theories about conceiving twins or mulitples.
Co-Sleeping: Does A Family Bed Work When You Have Multiples? - 1/6/06
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 is it a dangerous practice that should be avoided. Here's a look at the issue of co-sleeping from the perspective of
parents of twins or multiples, factoring in the unique aspects of sharing a bed with multiples babies.