Comments for TWINS Magazine

Comment on Why Teacher “Thank You” Notes Matter by Robert Ropeter

Robert Ropeter — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:11:50 +0000

My twin Richard and I had to wear name pins when we were in elementary school we looked so much alike that our teachers couldn’t tell us apart. We had to wear the pins right up until the 4th grade. Reason being is my Mom insisted that we dressed alike, we were her boys.

Comment on What I Wish I Had Known While Pregnant With Twins by Tina

Tina — Sun, 29 May 2022 22:20:52 +0000

My husband and I are expecting our twins in November. Is it recommended they sleep together or is it recommended they sleep in their own sleep spaces? Would love advice from someone who’s been there before. Found this article helpful and relieving. Thank you!

Comment on What’s It Like to Raise Twin Boys? by CAROL HAMMER

CAROL HAMMER — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 01:32:35 +0000

My daughter had mirror twins. When they first came home we sort of took shifts I would stay up at night and then her and her Dad would take the day shift. It was hard but I loved every minute. They are now adults but I love being in the same room just to see how they interact with each other.

Comment on Twin Etiquette 101: 5 Do’s and Don’ts When Approaching Twins by Julie Cetulio

Julie Cetulio — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:23:45 +0000

Some questions may be a bit intrusive, but people are charmed and fascinated by twins. I never minded the attention from well meaning strangers. So some people tried to guess which of my identical boys was the “happy” one and which was the “serious” one? Having twins was the most fun ever and I wouldn’t trade a minute

Comment on 10 Ways to Create a Peaceful Homeschool Environment by Gwen

Gwen — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:45:49 +0000

Such a great post absolutely loaded with excellent advice. Every new homeschool Mom should be directed to this page. I wish I had found it when I first began homeschooling seven years ago. Glad to have found your blog!

Comment on Free Educational Resources for Homeschool Families by Ginny

Ginny — Sun, 14 Jun 2020 13:32:32 +0000

You have wonderful resources. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on The Best Strollers for Twins by Kim

Kim — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 03:24:29 +0000

Thank you so much! You made picking a stroller for my twins so much easier!

Comment on Top 6 Tips for Encouraging Individuality with Your Twins by Dad expecting twins? - Get ready for double the joy - Dad Advice Daily

Dad expecting twins? - Get ready for double the joy - Dad Advice Daily — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 07:27:45 +0000

[…] It’s also important not to favor one child’s interests over the other. For example if you were a successful athlete yourself, you might find yourself inclined to play sports with your children but leave them alone to draw. This is a recipe for disaster if you have one sporty twin and one artistic one. The twin who likes drawing would be deprived of the important one-on-one time. Moreover that twin would receive implicit messaging that you don’t value their interests. Take the time to show each twin that you’re there for them as individuals. […]