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2011 Most Popular Names for Twins - Baby Names for Twins
The most recent list of most popular baby names for twins, as compiled by the Social Security Administration.
2010 Most Popular Names for Twins
The list of most popular names for twins in 2010, as compiled by the Social Security Administration.
Five Questions to Ask Before You Buy Car Seats for Twins
Parents buying car seats for their twins have additional factors to consider. Answer these five questions before you buy car seats for twins.
Twins in Different Grades
Parents of twins can face a tough choice if they have to decide to hold one twin back and put their twins in different grades. Here are some things for parents to consider about placing twins in different grades.
Keeping Things Straight During the First Few Months with Twins
Parents of infant twins, triplets or more may have trouble keeping things straight during the first few months after their twins, triplets or more are born. Feeding charts, organization and tips for telling twins apart will help parents of twins keep things straight with newborn twins.
Identical Twins and DNA
Explores the topic of identical twins and DNA. Do identical twins have the same DNA?
College Scholarships for Twins & Multiples
Parents of twins and multiples can save money on college tuition by sending their twins, triplets or more to a college or university that offers scholarships and tuition discounts to twins, triplets and other multiples.
Multiple Birth Gestation and Birthweight Data
The results of 2009 data summary of birth statistics shows that multiples are at higher risk for preterm birth and low birthweight.
Twin and Multiple Birth Rate
Most recent twin birth rate statistics and multiple birth statistics are detailed. 2009 multiple birth rate information.
Using Leashes With Toddler Twins/Multiples
Parents of twins and other multiples sometimes use leashes or harnesses as a safety device.
Increase in Twins
Are there more twins? This article investigates the rise in the twin birth rate resulting in an increase in twins.
Telling Twins Apart
Parents of identical twins often worry about how to tell twins apart. Try these strategies for telling twins apart.
Twins in the Olympics
This guide to twins in the Olympics examines the athletes who are twins and parents of twins competing in the Olympic games.
New Year's Resolutions for Mothers of Multiples
Author Elizabeth Lyons offers these New Year's resolutions for mothers of twins and other multiples.
Twin and Multiple Birth Rate
Most recent twin birth rate statistics and multiple birth statistics are detailed. 2008 multiple birth rate information.
What Are The Odds? What Are My Chances of Having Twins?
What are the odds of having twins, triplets, quadruplets or other multiples? Many people want to know what there chances are of having twins. Your guide to parenting multiples examines the statistics associated with multiple birth and the factors that influence twinning.
Double Trouble
Are twins double trouble? Parents of twins hear the phrase double trouble to describe twins, but is double trouble an accurate way to describe twins?
Eating Disorders and Twins
Explore the connection between eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia and twins and multiples. Are twins more likely to contract eating disorders?
Holiday Toy Safety Tips
Holiday toys are a special part of the season, but no parent wants their child to be harmed by a gift. These tips will help parents of twins choose safe toys for their multiples.
Conjoined Twins: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about conjoined twins, also known as Siamese twins, or multiples that are born connected.
Quadruplets > Quads
General information about quadruplets, sets of four multiples, also called quads.
Octuplets
General information about octuplets, sets of eight multiples, a type of extreme mutiple birth.
Managing Mealtimes with Multiples
Make mealtimes more managable with these strategies for families with multiples. Parents of twins, triplets or more will benefit from these ideas and recipes.
Attending Open House at School When You Have Twins
Attending Open House at your child's school when you have twins can be tricky. Here are strategies and tips for attending Open House or Parent's Night at school when you have twins or multiples.
When One Isn't Invited - Helping Twins Deal with Disappointment
Parents of twins and multiples may feel conflicted when one twin is invited to an event and the other isn't. These tips will help parents of twins deal with their twins' disappointment.