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Separating Twins in School: How We Handled It

Is it good for twins to be separated in school? Or should they stay in the same class? This is a question that all twin parents ask themselves. I’ve written a few posts before with the research on the pros and cons of keeping twins together vs. putting twins in separate classes. Now that my …

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The Best Easter Outfits for Twins: 25+ Egg-cellent Matching Sets

Ah, Easter. Chocolate bunnies, egg hunts, pastel colors… and most of the time, a special event of some kind. Whether it’s for a church picnic or a family gathering, most parents expect to dress their kids in something special for Easter. And when it comes to Easter outfits for twins, well, your pickings definitely aren’t …

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The Joys and Challenges of Raising Identical Twin Girls

When we found out that we were pregnant… and that it was TWINS… we had a 15-month-old little boy, Theo. I would have been happy with whatever babies I had, but I won’t lie, I hoped that one of them would be a girl. For some reason, it never crossed my mind that we would …

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How to Have Successful Independent Playtime With Twins (And Why You Should Be Doing It!)

Independent playtime is important for all children, but it is especially important for twins. Our twins share a bedroom and are literally together 24/7, aside from when they are in independent playtime. It was a challenge to separate them, and we endured many days of tears and them pounding on their doors, calling for each …

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How to Survive 3-Year-Old​ Twins: A Behavior Guide

“Watch out for the terrible twos!” they say. “Twin toddlers are so challenging!” they say. Anyone ever feel as if “they” don’t actually have children? Two year olds are a BREEZE compared to the sass and attitude of a threenager. And don’t even get me started on the emotional complexities of a four year old. …

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The Benefits of Separating Twins in School

Last week I wrote about the benefits of keeping twins together in school. It only seemed fair that this week, I explore the benefits of separating twins in school. There are pros and cons to each decision, and I honestly believe that there is no RIGHT decision. Some twins thrive being in the same classroom, …

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