Episodes

  • The Importance of Twin Groups and Meetups

    The Importance of Twin Groups and Meetups
    Feb 25 2025
    No one understands twins better than another twin parent. Messaging back and forth online can be helpful, but there's nothing that replaces connecting with people face to face through twin groups and meet-ups. What are the different types of groups available to twin parents? What kind of support and services do they offer? And how can you find one in your area, or perhaps start a new one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Twin Developmental Milestones: Speech and Language

    Twin Developmental Milestones: Speech and Language
    Feb 18 2025
    As a parent of twins, it is often difficult to know when your children's language skills are developing normally and when it's time for some outside help. Especially since multiples tend to experience a higher rate of speech and language development disorders. What are the common speech issues for twins? How do speech problems vary depending on gender? And what is a parent's role in the therapy process? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Fertility Treatments and Twin Pregnancy

    Fertility Treatments and Twin Pregnancy
    Feb 11 2025
    Twin births are definitely on the rise, mainly as a result of the increased use of fertility treatments. How do common treatments such as Clomid, or in-vitro fertilization contribute to this rise in multiple births? What new medical advancement is resulting in fewer embryo transfers with a higher singleton success rate? And what are many fertility specialists not telling their patients when it comes to conceiving multiple babies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Inside the NICU: Time Management and Scheduling

    Inside the NICU: Time Management and Scheduling
    Feb 4 2025
    If your twins have any medical concerns at birth, they may be taken to the NICU. The amount of time your babies stay in the NICU can have a major impact on the parents. How do you properly manage your time? How do you balance work while caring for your NICU babies? And what do you do when you have other children that need your attention as well? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Fascinating Facts About Twins

    Fascinating Facts About Twins
    Jan 28 2025
    As parents of twins, we know they are special, but you may not know everything about the unique circumstances surrounding the pregnancy and birth of your babies. Are short women or tall women more likely to conceive twins? Why do identical twins have different fingerprints? Did you know twins can have different fathers? We searched high and low to find some of the most fascinating facts about twins you may have never heard before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Singletons After Twins

    Singletons After Twins
    Jan 21 2025
    If you’re already a twin parent, then you already have plenty of parenting experience. But how do things change when you introduce a new baby into the family? How do you prepare your twins for the arrival of their new sibling? How do you encourage closeness between all your children? And how do you balance everything and everyone when you’re out and about? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Breastfeeding Twins Away from Home

    Breastfeeding Twins Away from Home
    Jan 14 2025
    At times you may need to breastfeed your babies away from home. The thought may seem a bit overwhelming at first, but we've enlisted some twin moms to share their tips on how to make it work. What are their "safe places" away from home? What gear is typically needed? And what do you do when both babies are hungry at the same time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Homemade Baby Food For Twins

    Homemade Baby Food For Twins
    Jan 7 2025
    So, your twins are ready for baby food. Should you buy pre-packaged baby food or make your own? What are the benefits of making your own baby food? What is the process for making and preparing your own food? And how can you help your babies adopt new flavors and textures? Today our parent panelists share what worked for them and their families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins