Dads are notoriously tough to buy for and Father's Day is an annual reminder of this fact. But you don't always need a gift to show dad you care! Here's some ideas you can use for inspiration to make Father's Day a special day for Dad.
Earlier this week, it was National Multiple Births Awareness Day, a day celebrated by parents of multiples and the medical professionals who care for those babies to raise awareness of the unique experiences and needs of twins and higher order multiples. Unique is certainly one way to put it. The things that happen in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) are life-changing—for the...
Mother's Day is just around the corner and you may be racking your brain on what you can do to make the day extra special for your mom. Just like every kid is different, so is every mama. Some might want to kick back and relax, while others may want to seize the day. Whatever you decide your mom would prefer, she's bound to appreciate the thought and effort you put into making the day...
Whether the lady in your life is an expectant mother-to-be or a seasoned mama with plenty of parenting experience, they have one thing in common: they give of themselves to others. It could be driving children all over town to appointments or practices, it could be preparing meals and snacks for little tummies all week long, it could be spot-treating and washing endless loads of...
As a mom, I have certainly learned a lot since we welcomed our sons into this world. As a mom of twins, I have figured out how to navigate the challenges associated with parenthood while juggling (read: not literally juggling) two babies at the same time. And as a twin myself, I have the interesting opportunity to experience the world as we watch our twins grow while also having...
Parenting is hard. Whether it's your first time around the Mom&Pop Block or your second adventure with a subsequent sibling, parenthood can be tough to navigate. The continuous cycle of days blending into nights is exhausting, and what may have worked for parents previously may not be as successful this time around because every baby is different. What isn't different, though, is...
Babies, in general, require a lot of belongings. Twins need almost twice as many things. Whether you're buying things new or sourcing items second-hand, the costs can add up quite quickly. If you have any family or friends who recently welcomed a baby, they may give you some gently used items, which can help as you collect things and get ready to welcome your twins. When you're buying...
Swollen ankles. One of the telltale signs you're coming along with your pregnancy. And when you've got two babies on board, that swelling may begin sooner than if you were carrying only one baby, so it's important to keep up with your water intake. When I was expecting my twins, I was very in tune with my body and followed its cues for everything along the way. If my body told me it...
Hey. Welcome to TwinsyTwins. You might be wondering who we are or why we're here. In short, we're twin parents and we're here to help other parents of twins and multiples navigate parenthood with two or more babies. Our executive editor also happens to be a twin, so she's got a unique viewpoint as someone who's raising identical twins and who's also experienced growing up as a...
Any parent knows that life with a newborn is tiring. But life with newborn twins is a true test of human spirit and functionality. Getting through those first few months can feel impossible at times. There are moments when the exhaustion shrouds everything around you and you stumble around in a daze, surrounded by bottles that need sterilizing, diapers that need to be tossed or washed...