Moving to a new home in a nearby town can be an exciting experience for the whole family. It is usually not that stressful. On the other hand, relocating to a foreign land or across the country to another state with the whole clan is another matter. This entails more time and includes other aspects…
Parents of twins and multiples know that there is definitely some truth to the concept that big families are happy ones. However, you may have also learned that it is hard work to keep several kids entertained while making sure to meet their different developmental needs, even among multiples who do develop at different rates….
With four children, I have quickly learned that in order to maintain my facade as the group leader, I have to be prepped, organized and pretty much three steps ahead. I am no expert at implementing a nap schedule, choosing appropriate foods for progressing babies and organizing a successful day with minimal temper tantrums and…
When we changed our minds about having another child, the last thing we expected was to see two little blobs on the screen during the ultrasound. But there it was. Twins. We were going to double the number of children in mere months. I freaked out. I know how to carry, birth, and nurse one child….
It’s easy to treat twins and triplets as the same person, just duplicated. Any parent of multiples will tell you that this is far from the case. These children have physical differences, even in the case of genetically identical twins. Their shoe sizes may be different, one may be taller than the other, and their personalities…
Double the fun, but also double the trouble — this is what many parents of twins say. All the attention is usually focused on how fun having twins can be; after all, twins do have quirky qualities that can often be amusing to see. Of course, while there are many obvious similarities between these two…
It’s been a few months in as a twin mom and I’ve realized that there are some major differences between parenting twins and a singleton. If these babies are your first, it’s not such a big deal; this is all you know so far. However, if you already have one (or more!) you have to…
With twins, one of the most common misconceptions is that one will do for two. Never mind buying two strollers! Never mind getting two cribs! They’re one, an extended unit; a baby, but in two bodies. Twins are often lumped together, seen as one whole child with two faces and four hands. They don’t get…
SLEEPING WITH MORE THAN ONE When you’re the parent of multiples, you fantasize about sweet, solo sleep that lasts all night. However, we all know how far that fantasy takes us! Being sleep deprived affects us all day long, but there is good news.
It’s a known fact that getting out the door with multiple small children or babies can take a ridiculous amount of time. It’s especially true in cold weather when so many items need to be put on before venturing outdoors. But, even in warm weather when all that’s needed is shoes and maybe a sun…