Twin Talks: Pregnancy and Parenting Multiple Children

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Fairness and Equality: Treating Twins the Same Sep 15, 2020

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When your babies are born within minutes of each other, it's sometimes difficult to treat them differently. After all, they did share a womb for several months. However, the pressure to treat your twins the same often leads to intense sibling rivalry and competition, amongst other things. So, how can you be fair to your twins without feeling like everything must be shared or split equally?

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Twin Birthday Parties on a Budget Sep 08, 2020

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Twins are rarely two for the price of one, especially when it comes to their birthday parties. So, what are some smart ways to cut back on spending and still plan for a great event? Today we're partnering with our friends at Twiniversity to share with you some great strategies for planning twin birthday parties on a budget!

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Babywearing Twins Sep 01, 2020

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When you're caring for two, you become a master at multitasking. Wearing your babies not only makes them feel more safe and secure, but it gives you more options and can allow you to be a more productive parent. But is it really possible to babywear twins? Whether you plan to wear one baby at a time, or both at once, we'll explore the different options available to you.

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Singletons Before Twins Aug 04, 2020

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If you're pregnant with twins and you're already a parent to a singleton, you may be wondering how different your experience will be. How will you prepare your singleton for the arrival of the new babies? How do you encourage closeness between all your children? And then there's the semantics of day-to-day life, such as traveling with all your kids at the same time, making time for their activities, etc. Today we're exploring what life is like when you have singletons before twins.

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Tips for Telling Your Identical Twins Apart Jul 28, 2020

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Having a tough time telling your identical twins apart? You're not alone. Or perhaps you're looking for ways to allow other people to tell your twins apart more easily. Moms of identical twins share what strategies worked for them as well as their own insecurities of making the mistake themselves.

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Twin Transitions: Introducing Solids Jul 21, 2020

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Transitioning to solid foods can be tricky, especially when feeding two babies at once. How do you know when your twins are ready? What are some of the best foods to help kick off this stage? Plus, some practical tips for parents of twins on how to set up your space!

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Fertility Treatments and Twin Pregnancy Jul 14, 2020

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Twin births are definitely on the rise, mainly as a result of the increased use of fertility treatments. How do common treatments such as Clomid, or in-vitro fertilization contribute to this rise in multiple births? What new medical advancement is resulting in fewer embryo transfers with a higher singleton success rate? And what are many fertility specialists not telling their patients when it comes to conceiving multiple babies?

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Twin Developmental Milestones: Speech and Language Jul 07, 2020

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As a parent of twins, it is often difficult to know when your children's language skills are developing normally and when it's time for some outside help. Especially since multiples tend to experience a higher rate of speech and language development disorders. What are the common speech issues for twins? How do speech problems vary depending on gender? And what is a parent's role in the therapy process?

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Potty-Training Twins: Gear and Logistics Jun 30, 2020

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Potty training two or more kids at once requires a bit of planning and preparation. And sometimes, the gear you use can make all the difference in the world. So, what are the essential items you'll need as you embark on this journey? From potty chairs and toilet paper to "big kid" underwear and pull-ups, we chat with twin parents on what worked (and what didn't work) for them!

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MoDi Twins: Monochorionic Diamniotic Pregnancy Jun 23, 2020

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If you're carrying identical twins, they could be mo-di or monochorionic diamniotic. But what exactly does that mean for you and your babies? Does sharing the same placenta require additional monitoring? Should you expect additional care from your obstetrician or perinatologist? Mothers of mo-di twins share their personal experience!

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