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Word Power

Raising Readers & Building Brains: Tips for Nurturing Early Literacy Skills

Allie Walld 4 months ago

Words are powerful. They give our world meaning and help us communicate with those around us. In order to be able to communicate, we need to embrace literacy and take the time to teach our children early literacy skills, from reading and writing, to speaking and listening. These skills will then continue to develop and flourish as they grow. According to National Literacy Trust,...

Now That’s Handy

The Best Baby Shower Gifts (That Nobody Thinks to Ask For)

Allie Walld 4 months ago

When you're making your baby registry, the list of things you'll need for your twins is lengthy. (Check out our list of what you'll actually need two of, here.) The things you'll use often are probably top-of-mind: Bottles and a warmer, a sterilizer, a breastfeeding pillow, a double-stroller, soothers, onesies. Then, there are the things you don't use every day and may not even need...

Hello There

Twin Talk: Encouraging Language Development & Communication with Multiples

Allie Walld 4 months ago

Communication is the cornerstone of our society. Being able to communicate, verbally or non-verbally, is crucial to interacting with others. Social competence is an important aspect of human development and this skill is learned through communication. Some twins develop their own twin language that only they and their counterpart can understand, which can contribute to delays in...

Just One More Slice

No Matter How Full You Are, There's Always Room for Alligator Pie

Allie Walld 5 months ago

It's probably something any parent has experienced with their child at some point. They prepare a lovely meal for their sweet, little offspring, only to have them take a half a bite and declare they're done. They couldn't possibly eat another bite. No, they're far too full. And then, their eyes flit to the dessert. "But, I thought you were totally full?" Their eyebrows and their...

It’s Kind of a Big Deal

The Absolute Best Baby Gear Deals for Prime Big Deal Days

Allie Walld 5 months ago

If there are three universal truths about having kids, it's that taking care of them is a lot of work, they're the absolute best thing to ever happen to you, and they're super-duper expensive, especially over the first couple of years. That's why finding a deal on any baby gear feels like winning the lottery. And your lucky numbers are about to be called. Prime Big Deal Days are on...

Made You Look!

Every Phone Should Have This Feature for Family Photos!

Drew Kozub 6 months ago

Folding phones aren't necessarily new, but Google is doing something different with theirs. The result: better photos, even if you're snapping pics of a squirmy toddler!

Trick or Treat!

We Go Together: The Most Creative Halloween Costume Ideas for Your Twins

Allie Walld 6 months ago

It may still be a while away, but I'm of the mindset that it's never too early to start planning for Halloween costumes. Finding all of the right elements to pull off just the right look for whatever you're dressing up as can take time, and when you're trying to find costumes for your little kiddos, especially newborns, it can be hard to track down the right sizes of whatever you need...

Oh No You Don’t...

Stop Your Toddlers from Flying the Coop with This Safety Lock for Your Home

Allie Walld 6 months ago

The first year with twins can be chaotic. It's filled with endless cycles of feeds, diaper changes, and teeny, tiny stretches of teeny, tiny micronaps with not nearly enough sleep for the parents. And while it's tough because your little ones need constant attention and help from their mom, dad, or other caregivers, it's made fragmentally easier by the fact that they're, essentially,...

Have a Seat

Why This Potty Seat Deserves a Standing Ovation

Allie Walld 7 months ago

When you're ready to move your toddlers from their little potty training chairs to the big times—we're talkin' the BIG potty—the Munchkin Sturdy Potty Seat makes the transition a breeze. Something old, something new I remember being very excited when it was time to incorporate the potty training seat into our routine. I'd done a lot of research and checked out a bunch of options and...

Wish Granted

A Checklist of Everything You Need for Your Diaper Genie

Allie Walld 7 months ago

If you're a first-time parent or if it's been a while since you last had a newborn (or two), it can be hard to know where to begin and what all you need to get through those early days with your wee ones. One of the biggest things to tackle with any brand-new baby is diaper duty. Or in the case of you and your twins, dual diaper duty. Beyond your diaper of choice, your favorite brand...