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Resorces For Twins And Their Families
These organizations, clubs, informational, and shopping sites are wonderful resources for twins, as well as parents and families of twins. We have a brief description of each site as well as a link. National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs (NOMTC) This non-profit organization was founded in 1960 for the specific purpose of promoting the special aspects of child development for multiple birth children. They have tons of information pertaining to multiple birth, parenting, as well as research and conventions. The Twins Foundation This is what their Mission Statement states: “The Twins Foundation is an international membership organization and primary research information center on twins and other multiples. It serves twins, their families, the media, medical and social scientists and the general public through its publications, its National Twin Registry and its multi-media resource center. The Foundation was established in 1983 by twins to collect, preserve and communicate information about twins and other multiples and twin research. The Twins Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All contributions are deductible within legal limits.” Twin Services This site is absolutely packed with information on all aspects of twins and multiples. The Founder and President of Twin Services, Pat(ricia) Malmstrom, holds a graduate degree in early childhood and special education. She is a foremost authority on multiple birth development and care. An internationally-known advocate for the improved care of multiples and their families, she has counseled thousands of parents about coping with twinshock and trained numerous teams of counselors on the subject of multiple birth. She is the mother of four adult children including one set of monozygotic (identical) twins. The International Twins Association This association was organized by and for twins in 1934. They state that they are a non-profit, family-oriented organization to promote the spiritual, intellectual, and social welfare of twins and multiples throughout the world. Twin Connections This site celebrates the unique connection between twins. They have one of the most extensive collections of personal twin stories on the web, as well. You can even submit a story of your own! TwinAdvice.com TwinAdvice.com has been created by parents of twins, for parents of twins. Their goal is to share parenting information and experiences among parents who are expecting or raising twins or multiples. Twins Things TwinsThings.com offers many innovative & practical baby products, unique gifts & birth annoucements, with a special emphasis on "things" for "twins". Double Up Books Double Up Books is the premier bookstore for twins and multiples. They specialize in books about twins and other multiples for both parents and children. Trends In Twos A chic boutique specializing in clothing and gifts for twins and their proud families. The Center for Study of Multiple Birth (CSMB) This non-profit organization was founded in 1977 by identical twins, Louis and Donald Keith. They state that, “The three primary reasons for its inception were research, education, and public service. In our 28-year history, we have either published or supported the publication of numerous documents and books relating to multiple births.” Twin To Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation They state that they are, “solely dedicated to providing immediate and lifesaving educational, emotional and financial support to families, medical professionals, and other caregivers before, during, and after a diagnosis of twin to twin transfusion syndrome.” Twinlesss Twins This site provides a compassionate community for twinless twins to experience healing and understanding. They provide support for twins and/or multiples who have lost their twin due to death or estrangement at any age. Twin Stuff Twinstuff.com is a large community of twins and their families. They include a message board and tons of informational links from expecting twins to products for twins. Talk-About-Twins Talk-about-twins.com has a clean, informational, easy to navigate site with many subjects about twins. Twins Are Fun This fresh, uncomplicated site has resources, news and nifty products for your little duo. Twins Talk TwinsTalk.com is brought to you by Susan Heim, author of It's Twins. Her site offers lots of parent-to-parent advice for raising twins and multiples. Including tips, forum discussions, and articles. Monoamniotic Monochorionic Support Site This web site is supportid by volunteers and is specially for expectant and experienced parents of monoamniotic twins (twins that share the same amniotic sac). They offer information, experience, and hope to those who have just been diagnosed, to those who have already delivered but looking for others to relate to, and to those who have suffered loss due to this very rare and high-risk type of twin pregnancy.
Twins Days Festival
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