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To Nap or Not to Nap?

Nap time can be vital to the health of parents of twins, if not to the twins themselves, who usually readjust their sleep habits to find ways of getting the sleep they need. Parents of toddler twins can either help…

How to Succeed in Nursing Multiples

There it was again–another look of disbelief. Melinda’s confidence dipped a little lower with each look or thoughtless remark: “You’re not going to nurse twins, are you?” or “You’ll have your hands full enough without nursing.” Already exhausted from a…

Health & Wellness

Make the Most of Your Twins’ Pediatric Appointments

By Judy Gyde When Kim brought her twin-toddlers to the pediatrician’s office, one child cried the whole time and the other kept asking for cookies. By the time Dr. Carter entered the room, Kim was frazzled. Her children’s distractions caused…