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.