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 …
Is raising twin toddlers harder than raising newborns? Yes. But don’t get me wrong: there are parts of my life during the newborn twin phase that I literally don’t remember. It’s as if I blacked out from sleep deprivation. What I do remember is all blurred together; pump, feed the babies, change their diapers, put …
A question that is asked frequently throughout the twin community is “what do I do when my twins climb out of their cribs?” The newborn twin days are SO EXHAUSTING. My twins are great sleepers, but still…. during the newborn days, I was seriously sleep-deprived. You look forward to those days when they’ll sleep long …
It’s summertime, which means it’s time for fun in the sun! And when you have toddlers, you want the best outdoor toys for them to play with. Especially if you’ve got twins or siblings to entertain! As a child, I lived for summer days and I love that as a mom I can continue the …
It’s a lot of work to take small children out in public and toddler twins are no exception. You have to pack up your diaper bag, get the children dressed, shoes and coats on, and then hustle them out to the car and buckle them into their car seats. Taking toddler twins out in public …
“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. …
Many twin moms (myself included) have anxiety about potty training twins. I was incredibly nervous to start potty training my twin girls. I mean, it’s hard enough with one child! But to potty train twins? Ugh. There are a million things I’d rather do. It has been a challenge, to say the least, not going …
Flying with twins: is it possible? We have traveled often with our children, but it’s always been by car. With a singleton and twins just two-years years apart, the idea of flying with that many toddlers was just absolutely overwhelming to us. Now that our oldest, Theo, is 5, we knew he wouldn’t be that …
Is it time to stock up on potty training gear? Then you’ve come to the right place! Potty training is fun, right? What could be more fun?! Potty training twins and multiples! Yup, potty training more than one child… at the same time! Every parents dream come true… Take lots of deep breaths. Stock up …
Planning a first trip to Walt Disney World can feel overwhelming. But planning a Disney World trip with twins? That can feel like an impossible task! Considering a Disney trip with twins? Read on for my tips for everything from planning to prep and how to manage twins at the Disney parks! Guest post by Emily …
