Parenting Twins

The thought of parenting twins may seem daunting, especially if they are your first born. Certainly a bit more effort is required with twins than singletons. But, as most parents of twins will tell you, “you just do it!” Sometimes this is easier said than done.

Whether this is your first time as a parent, or you have older siblings involved, you will likely have questions about the nature of raising your twins. When they are infants you will probably wonder what to do about feeding and sleeping routines. When they approach the preschool years, thoughts of separate classrooms may enter your mind. And later still, you will perhaps worry about your twins’ self identity. We all want happy, healthy children, of course. It is normal to have reservations about your skills when faced with the unique situation of parenting twins. Because of the growing community of twins, there are many wonderful resources available for parents from conception to adulthood. Read about the basics of the first year with twins.

Join a Twin Club or Organization
It may be helpful, as well as fun, to join a local twins club where you can be around other parents in the same situation. There are several cropping up all over the world. You can do a search on National Organization of Moms Of Twins Clubs to find a club in your area.

Find a Good Book on Parenting Twins
Having a good reference book on hand will give many parents of twins peace of mind when they feel bewildered or overwhelmed. There are plenty to choose from in every price range that cover several aspects of Twin Parenting.

Check Out Parenting Twins Web Sites

Talk-About-Twins.com
This fantastic site is managed by author and fellow mother of twins, Christina Tinglof. There is a wealth of information to be had here. From managing twin rivalry to parenting school-age twins.

TwinParents.com
This is, “an online community where parents of twins can interact, share ideas, lend support and find answers to their questions". They also have an extensive directory of local support groups and clubs for parents of twins and multiples on their Resource Center page.

Twinsights.com
Twinsights offers tons of helpful tips, advice, and a dash of humor for new and expecting twin parents. You can even submit a picture of your twins for possible inclusion on their home page!

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Coping With The Usual Questions
Surely, most of us have been bombarded with the usual questions about our twins….Something we have to get used to as parents. Typical questions: Are they identical? What do you do when they both cry? How do you get any rest? Do they always dress alike? This can be either irritating or amusing. Some parents have preconceived answers prepared, while others like to change it up a bit. Here is a fun article about this very topic.

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