Dad's Guide to Twins

Episode 348 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Russell Newman, father of twin boys, a singleton daughter, and expecting fratern...

If you have twins, you already know that conflict is basically a full-time job in your house. The real goal, though, isn’t to referee every argument. It’s to eventually work yourself out ...

If your twins spend any time at school or in social settings, you already know it happens constantly. They get lumped together as “the twins,” treated like a matching set, and sometimes n...

Your twins have been each other’s built-in best friend since day one. But at some point, usually around preschool or kindergarten, the world starts asking them to be individuals. That’s w...

Teaching one kid to brush their teeth is a project. Teaching two at the same time? That’s a whole different level of logistics, patience, and toothpaste on the mirror. But here’s the good...

Potty training twins is already a double challenge. Add nighttime training to the mix, and you’ve got a whole new level of parenting adventure on your hands. Here’s the good news: daytime...

One of my twin daughters developed a fear of the dark around age three. Within a week, her sister had it too. This is the twin parent reality: fears multiply faster than you can buy nightlights. When...

One of the hardest transitions I faced with my twin girls was the day they decided naps were optional. Scratch that. The day they decided naps were for babies and they were clearly not babies anymore...

When your twins start moving, they don’t just crawl or walk. They become a force of nature. The term “Twinadoes” is accurate. And just like actual tornadoes, they leave a path of de...

Raising twins is a crash course in everything, including how quickly they pick up on the manners you model for them. 💡 Quick Takeaways Twins naturally observe and copy each other, which can...

You’ve probably noticed it happening. One of your twins comes home from soccer practice and announces, “I’m not as fast ... Read more The post When Twins Start Comparing: A Guide for Parents appeared ...

When my twin girls were toddlers, I’d take them to the park and watch something fascinating happen. Other kids would ... Read more The post Helping Your Twins Build Friendships with Other Children app...

That double stroller has been your best friend for two years. But now your twins are getting bigger, more independent, ... Read more The post Teaching Toddler Twins to Stay Close to Parents appeared f...

The transition from two naps to one is honestly one of the trickier phases of twin parenting. I remember when ... Read more The post Navigating the Two-to-One Nap Transition with Twins appeared first ...

Let’s be honest: even if you think you have an excellent memory, the combination of sleep deprivation and caring for ... Read more The post Why you need a daily log for your twins appeared first on Da...

With twins in the house a big point of contention will be sharing. You might think that the easy way ... Read more The post How to Teach Your Twins to Share appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins....

One of the challenges with twins is that they get sick. Sickness doesn’t always strike both twins simultaneously. Your twins ... Read more The post How to Keep One Twin Healthy When the Other is Sick ...

We’ve got identical girls and often rely on their mannerisms and personalities to tell them apart. If you rely on ... Read more The post Twins Personalities Switch appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twi...

Having two newborns simultaneously can feel overwhelming, but establishing a predictable schedule is your secret weapon for maintaining sanity and ... Read more The post Newborn Twins Schedule: Settin...

Taking care of one child is already going to require a lot of sacrifice on your end, but having twins ... Read more The post Free Stuff for Twins (Plus Discounts for Twins) appeared first on Dad's Gui...

Once you find out that you are expecting twins, your mind races with tons of concerns and questions. Whether you’ve ... Read more The post Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Expecting Twins appeared fi...

Episode 327 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Emergency Hysterectomy After Twins Birth with Stephen Dause – P...

Hey Dads, it’s completely normal to need support during the twin pregnancy. Yes, support for you. During a twin pregnancy, ... Read more The post Maintaining Dad’s Mental Health During a Twin Pregnanc...

When I found out we were having twins, one of my first thoughts after the initial shock wore off was: ... Read more The post How to Prep Your Home for Twins Without Cluttering Everything appeared firs...

Fathers expecting twins often have specific concerns that tend to be exaggerated or misguided. You just don’t know what you’re ... Read more The post Common Overblown Fears of Expectant Twin Fathers a...

As a father of twins who’s done countless grocery runs, I’m going to share what actually works when you need ... Read more The post Successfully Grocery Shopping Alone with Infant Twins appeared first...

As a father of twins, you’ve probably heard it all: “Shouldn’t they be walking by now?” or “My son was ... Read more The post How to deal with family and friends that compare your twins to singletons ...

As a father of twins who has weathered countless “double emergencies,” I’m here to tell you that yes, you will ... Read more The post How to handle competing twin needs when they’re both urgent appear...

The urge to compare twins is one of the most natural yet challenging aspects of parenting multiples. Each of your ... Read more The post Avoiding Twin Comparisons (how twin parents can encourage indiv...

What do you do when one of your twins wants all the attention and gets upset when anyone is showing ... Read more The post How do you deal with one twin wanting all the attention? appeared first on Da...

Episode 318 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Moving Across the Country During Twin Pregnancy with Aaron Amee...

I just saw a list of new innovative baby products. Let’s talk about whether those products would be a good ... Read more The post 2024 JPMA Innovation Awards Winners (Are They Twin Friendly?) appeared...

If your twins look alike, can they share a passport? The simple answer is no, twins can not share a ... Read more The post Can Twins Share a Passport? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins....

Twins typically weigh less than singletons, averaging around 5.5 pounds each compared to 7 pounds for singletons. This is due ... Read more The post Twin Birth Weight: An In-Depth Look appeared first ...

One common question that arises about twin pregnancies is that of the process of water breaking. Since there are two ... Read more The post Water Breaking in Twin Pregnancies: Can It Happen Twice? app...

As a father of identical twins, one of the biggest hurdles you’ll face each school year is helping teachers distinguish ... Read more The post How to Help Teachers Tell Your Twins Apart appeared first...

Raising infant twins undoubtedly presents unique challenges, but it also offers countless rewarding experiences that are both heartwarming and enriching. ... Read more The post The Joys of Raising Inf...

Here is a question from Justin. He says he has 20-month-old boy/girl twins, and he says the biggest issue right ... Read more The post How to Stop Twins From Biting Each Other appeared first on Dad's ...

Your twins are invited to a friend’s birthday party. Of course they should bring a birthday gift. But the question ... Read more The post When the twins are invited to a birthday party, should they br...

Episode 309 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Working to Afford Twins, Emergency C-Section, and Getting Babie...

Episode 308 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Raising Fraternal Twin Boys with Kris Pruett – Podcast 308 appe...

Episode 307 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Overcoming Infertility and PTSD to Raising 3 Young Children wit...

Episode 306 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post When the NICU is Far from Home with Steve Idlett- Podcast 306 a...

Episode 305 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Overcoming a serious personal injury while raising twins with D...

Episode 304 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Moving, Changing Jobs, and NICU Twins with Patrick Edgett – Pod...

Episode 303 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post When Twins are Kids #3 & #4 and Baby #5 Arrives with Greg Parks...

Episode 302 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Raising Autistic Boy/Girl Twins with Chris Decent – Podcast 302...

Burping is essential for your twins to release air trapped in their tummies after feeding, preventing discomfort and gas. After ... Read more The post How to Burp Twins (by yourself or with your partn...

Let’s talk about stroller options for your twins plus one other child. You could have a singleton child and then ... Read more The post Strollers for Twins + One appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins...

Watching your twins learn to talk at the same time may sound like double the chaos, but did you know ... Read more The post Double Talk: Exploring Language Development in Twins appeared first on Dad's...