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Father of twins and author of the book, "Dad's Guide to Twins", Joe Rawlinson shares tips, tricks, and advice on how to survive the twin pregnancy, prepare for your twins' arrival, and successfully raise your twins.

Joe Rawlinson


    • Feb 4, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 230 EPISODES

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    Teaching Toddler Twins to Stay Close to Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 11:11


    That double stroller has been your best friend for two years. But now your twins are getting bigger, more independent, and honestly, wrestling two squirming toddlers into that beast for a quick Target run feels harder than just letting them walk. Except walking means you’ve got two little people who can dart in opposite directions while you’re standing there with exactly two hands. I’ve been there with my twin girls. That transition from strapped-in-the-stroller to walking-beside-me-in-the-parking-lot was genuinely terrifying at first. But here’s what I learned: most twins between 18 months and 3 years can master staying close through consistent verbal cues and clear boundaries. It takes patience and plenty of practice runs, but it absolutely works. Why This Stage Feels So Overwhelming Parents of singletons have it easier here, and that’s just math. They’ve got one kid and two hands. You’ve got two kids who can run in completely opposite directions, both with the impulse control of, well, toddlers. When my girls first started wanting to walk everywhere, I felt like I was constantly choosing which child to chase down while the other one headed toward traffic. Not a great feeling. You’re not being overprotective. You’re being realistic about the fact that toddlers have zero danger awareness and maximum confidence. Start Practicing at Home First Before you expect your twins to stay close at the grocery store with all its colors and excitement, practice in your own driveway. This is where they build the muscle memory without the high stakes. Pick one simple phrase and stick with it. We used “stay close” with our girls. Some families say “stay in the bubble” or “be my shadow.” Whatever you choose, use that exact phrase every single time. Don’t switch between “stay here,” “come back,” and “don’t run off.” Toddlers need that repetition. I practiced with my girls every time we walked from the car to the front door. “Okay, we’re going to practice staying close. Show me how you stay right next to Daddy.” Then I’d narrate what I saw: “Look at that! You’re both staying close. Your feet are right next to mine.” The advantage here is that home practice is low pressure. Nobody’s watching, you’re not trying to actually accomplish an errand, and if it goes badly, you’re already home. The One Non-Negotiable Rule In parking lots and crossing streets, everyone holds hands or touches the cart. Period. No exceptions, no negotiations, no “just this once.” Present this to your twins as a simple fact of life, like gravity. “In parking lots, we always hold hands. That’s the rule for everyone, always.” If one of them refuses, pick her up and carry her, saying calmly, “I see you’re having trouble with the parking lot rule. I’ll carry you to keep you safe.” Turns out, being carried is way less fun than walking. After a couple times, both your twins will chose to hold hands. Natural consequences are powerful teachers. Your First Public Outings Start small. Really small. Your first practice run shouldn’t be a full grocery trip. It should be a five-minute walk to check the mailbox together, or running into the gas station to pay. Before you get out of the car, state your expectations clearly: “When we get out, you’re both going to hold the cart with both hands. We’re going to walk together to get milk, then come right back. If you let go of the cart, we go back to the car.” Then follow through exactly. The first time one of your twins lets go, scoop her up, grab her sister, and go straight back to the car. No milk. The lesson is more important than the errand. Position yourself strategically. I kept one girl on each side of the cart. Some twin dads have each kid hold a different part of the cart. Others do a “hand chain” where one twin holds Dad’s hand and the other twin holds their sibling’s hand. Experiment to find what works for your specific twins. When They Go in Different Directions Here’s the twin-specific nightmare scenario: one bolts left toward the toy aisle while the other sprints right toward the automatic doors. Your response depends on the danger level. In low-danger settings like a fenced playground, let one twin explore briefly while you retrieve the other, then sit together for a minute. “I had to stop playing with Emma to go get Jack because he didn’t stay close. Now we all have to sit together.” Natural consequence, lesson learned. In high-danger environments like parking lots, scoop up both and carry them back to the car, one under each arm, regardless of who did what. The rule was simple: if anyone lets go, everyone gets picked up. Catch Them Doing It Right I praised my girls constantly when they stayed close. “You stayed right next to the cart through the whole cereal aisle! Well done!” This worked way better than only giving attention when they ran off. I also framed it as teamwork. “You two are such a great staying-close team today! You’re both helping keep each other safe.” Twins often motivate each other when you make safety a team effort. We find that positive reinforcement is significantly more effective than punishment for teaching toddlers new behaviors. I saw this firsthand with my girls. The more I celebrated their success, the more they wanted to succeed. What to Expect at Different Ages Understanding what’s developmentally realistic saved me a lot of frustration. At 18 months, my girls could hold my hand and walk beside me for brief periods, but they needed constant physical redirection. Expecting them to stay close through verbal commands alone was setting us all up for failure. Yes, we even used child leashes when they were prone to bolting different directions. By age 2, they could respond to “stop” or “freeze” pretty consistently, especially because we’d practiced so much. They were starting to understand cause and effect, so natural consequences actually made sense to them. By 2.5 to 3 years, both girls could internalize rules and follow them with occasional reminders. They understood “if you stay close at the store, we’ll have time to play at the park after.” But even at three, they were still toddlers. A butterfly might prove irresistible despite perfect understanding of the rules. That’s not defiance. That’s just being a toddler. Teaching Danger Awareness Along the Way While teaching my girls to stay close, I also built their understanding of why it mattered. I’d point out cars backing up: “See that car? The driver can’t see you if you’re behind it. That’s why we stay close to Daddy.” I’d notice bikes on the sidewalk: “Bikes move fast! We stand still when bikes pass.” This developed their internal safety radar rather than just teaching blind obedience. Eventually, I wanted them to recognize danger and choose safe behavior on their own, not just follow my commands without understanding why. Gradually Giving More Freedom As my girls demonstrated consistent staying-close behavior in safe environments like our neighborhood, I slowly extended their range. “You can walk three steps ahead, but when I say ‘check,’ you stop and look back at me.” We practiced this extensively before trying it anywhere with cars. I also used a visual marker: “You can go as far as you can still see my red jacket.” This gave them agency while keeping them safe. The goal was never perfect obedience at age two. The goal was building habits that would keep them safe as they grew more independent. The Good News Your twins can absolutely learn these skills. It requires consistency, patience, and probably more abandoned shopping trips than you’d like. But one day, sooner than you expect, you’ll realize you made it through Target without incident and your kids are proudly staying close. Give yourself grace. Use whatever tools work. Practice in safe spaces. Follow through with consequences every single time. Celebrate the small victories. You’re teaching two small people to navigate the world safely and simultaneously. That’s genuinely hard work. But you’re doing it, one parking lot at a time. What strategies have worked for keeping your twins close in public? I’d love to hear them. The post Teaching Toddler Twins to Stay Close to Parents appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Navigating the Two-to-One Nap Transition with Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 10:36


    The transition from two naps to one is honestly one of the trickier phases of twin parenting. I remember when my girls hit this stage around 16 months, and suddenly our predictable rhythm fell apart for a few weeks. One twin was ready, the other wasn’t, and we found ourselves managing different schedules while also trying to keep everyone from melting down by 4 p.m. Here’s what I learned from our experience and what actually works when your twins are making this shift. Quick Takeaways Most twins transition between 15-18 months, but they don’t always do it at the same time The transition period usually lasts 2-6 weeks of some days needing two naps, other days just one Aim for a midday nap around 12:30-1:00 p.m. once they’re fully transitioned Early bedtimes (sometimes 30-60 minutes earlier) can save you on rough one-nap days Your twins will eventually sync up, even if they’re on different schedules temporarily How You Know They’re Ready For One Nap Your twins might be ready to drop that morning nap when they start fighting it consistently, taking forever to fall asleep, or when one nap becomes ridiculously short (like 20 minutes). With my girls, one would lie in her crib talking to herself for 45 minutes while her sister crashed immediately. Here’s the thing though. Your twins won’t necessarily be ready at the same time. One of my daughters was clearly done with two naps a solid three weeks before her sister. This is completely normal, even though it feels frustrating when you’re trying to manage two different schedules. Research shows that even identical twins can hit developmental milestones at different times (and sleep transitions definitely count as milestones). If one twin is ready and the other isn’t, resist the urge to force them onto the same schedule right away. A twin who drops a nap too early becomes overtired, which paradoxically makes everything worse. They fight sleep harder, wake up more at night, and turn into tiny cranky humans by dinner. I learned this the hard way. What the Nap Transition Actually Looks Like The switch from two naps to one rarely happens cleanly. Most kids (twins included) go through this weird in-between phase where some days they need two naps and other days they can handle just one. This phase lasted about a month with my girls, and I honestly thought it would never end. You’ll know you’re in the transition when your twins are cranky, clumsy, rubbing their eyes constantly, or getting weirdly hyperactive in the late afternoon. These are classic overtired signs. When you see them, move bedtime earlier that night. Sometimes we’d do bedtime at 6:30 p.m. instead of our usual 7:30 p.m., and it made a huge difference. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, toddlers this age still need 11-14 hours of total sleep in a 24-hour period. If they’re only napping once, that single nap needs to be solid (usually 1.5 to 3 hours), and nighttime sleep becomes even more important. Creating a Schedule That Actually Works Once both twins are fully on one nap, you’re aiming for that nap to fall right in the middle of the day. We landed on 12:30 p.m. as our sweet spot, but anywhere between noon and 1 p.m. works for most families. Here’s what our typical day looked like: Wake up: 6:30-7:00 a.m. Nap: 12:30-2:30 or 3:00 p.m. Bedtime: 7:00-7:30 p.m. Your twins can probably handle about 5-6 hours of awake time before they need sleep at this age. So if they wake at 7 a.m., they’re ready for a nap by 12:30 p.m., then can stay up until 7:30 p.m. for bed. Adjust based on what you’re seeing from your own kids. The length of that single nap varies a lot between twins. One of my girls would sleep for three hours straight, while her sister topped out at two hours. As long as they’re getting enough total sleep and seem happy, you’re golden. When They’re on Different Schedules If your twins stay on different schedules for a while, you’re going to need some creative solutions. When one of my daughters still needed that morning nap and the other didn’t, we’d put the sleepy twin down in our bedroom while her sister had independent play time in the living room (with my wife or I nearby, supervising). Here’s what worked for us: Morning nap twin slept in a different room temporarily Non-napping twin got special “quiet time” with books or puzzles Afternoon nap stayed synchronized for both in their shared room We maintained this split schedule for about three weeks Yes, this is more work for you. There’s no getting around that. But it respects where each twin is developmentally, and honestly, they did sync up eventually. Most twins align their schedules once they’re both fully established on one nap. During this phase, the afternoon nap when both twins were sleeping can become a much needed lifeline. That is your time to recharge, get things done, or just sit quietly with a cup of coffee. Surviving the Late Afternoon Danger Zone The hours between 4 p.m. and bedtime can get rough during this transition. Your twins are tired but not quite ready for bed, and everyone’s patience is wearing thin. What helped us get through: Moving dinner earlier (sometimes as early as 5:30 p.m.) Going outside for a walk or backyard play Giving a small snack to stabilize blood sugar Starting the bedtime routine earlier than usual Doing a warm bath to help them relax If one of your twins falls asleep in the car at 5 p.m. on the way home from somewhere, wake them gently when you arrive. I know this feels wrong (who wants to wake a sleeping baby?), but a 20-minute car nap at that time will push bedtime back significantly and mess up nighttime sleep. Your evening will go much smoother if you keep them awake until proper bedtime. Managing Naps When You’re Out Life doesn’t stop just because your twins are transitioning naps. You’ll have appointments, errands, and older kids’ activities to manage. On days when you need to be out during nap time, try to preserve at least part of the nap, even if it happens in the stroller or car. I’m not going to tell you that car naps are ideal, because they’re not. But they’re better than completely skipping the nap and dealing with two meltdowns by 3 p.m. If you know you’ll be out, consider shifting the nap slightly earlier or later to capture some sleep time at home first. We also got strategic about scheduling. Doctor appointments went in the morning. Grocery runs happened right after the twins woke up from their nap. Playdates with other families? Those happened during the late morning when everyone was awake but not yet losing it. What Worked in Our House My wife and I developed a few strategies that genuinely helped during those transition weeks. We built in “bridge activities” for late morning when the girls were getting tired but weren’t quite ready for their midday nap. Our go-to quiet activities: Reading books on the couch (all of us piled together) Doing simple puzzles on the floor Playing with playdough at the kitchen table Looking at pictures from past family trips These activities were calm enough that they didn’t wind the girls up, but engaging enough that they made it to nap time without someone falling asleep on the living room floor at 11 a.m. For room-sharing twins (like ours), the single nap usually works smoothly because they’re already used to sleeping in each other’s presence. But if one twin consistently wakes the other, you might need to temporarily separate them until they’re both sleeping more soundly through the nap. The Research on Twin Sleep Development Turns out, the timing of this nap transition isn’t random. Studies show that most children drop to one nap between 15-18 months as their circadian rhythms mature and they can handle longer wake periods. What this meant for us was that even though my daughters were three weeks apart in dropping that morning nap, they both settled into a solid one-nap routine by the time they were 17 months old. The transition period felt long while we were in it, but it was actually pretty typical. The key is that total sleep matters more than when that sleep happens. According to sleep researchers, as long as your twins are getting their 11-14 hours combined between nighttime and that one nap, their brains and bodies are getting what they need to develop properly. Taking Care of Yourself This transition is exhausting for you too. You’re managing two toddlers who might be out of sorts, possibly on different schedules, and dealing with the unpredictability of not knowing if today is a one-nap day or a two-nap day. Give yourself permission to simplify everything else. When my girls were going through this, we had more screen time than usual, ate simpler meals (hello, pasta with butter three nights a week), and I said no to pretty much every optional commitment. Your twins are working hard to adjust to a new sleep pattern, and you’re working hard to help them through it. We also learned to take advantage of any overlapping sleep time, even if it was just 45 minutes to have some down time for ourselves. What Comes After Once your twins successfully transition to one nap (and they will, I promise), you’ll settle into a new rhythm that often works really well for the whole family. That single midday nap provides a predictable chunk of time in the middle of the day when you can recharge, get things done, or spend time with other kids if you have them. Most children stay on this one-nap schedule until somewhere between ages three and five. With my girls, we had nearly two years of this routine before they dropped naps entirely (which is a whole different transition I wasn’t ready for). The beautiful part is that once you’re past those transitional weeks, life gets more predictable again. You can plan your days around one nap instead of two, which actually opens up more possibilities for morning outings and activities. You’ll Get Through This I won’t lie and say the two-to-one nap transition is easy, especially with twins. Those few weeks were genuinely tough in our house. But we made it through, and so will you. Trust your instincts about what your twins need. Stay flexible when one is ready before the other. Move bedtime earlier when everyone’s exhausted. Simplify the rest of your life temporarily. And remember that this phase is just that: a phase. Before you know it, you’ll be on the other side with a predictable one-nap routine, wondering what you were so worried about. What strategies helped your twins through the nap transition? I’d love to hear what worked in your house. The post Navigating the Two-to-One Nap Transition with Twins appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    How to Teach Your Twins to Share

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 11:03


    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.

    How to Keep One Twin Healthy When the Other is Sick

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 7:04


    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 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Twins Personalities Switch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 7:19


    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 Twins.

    Newborn Twins Schedule: Setting Up Your Babies for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 11:59


    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: Setting Up Your Babies for Success appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Free Stuff for Twins (Plus Discounts for Twins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 10:36


    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 Guide to Twins.

    Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Expecting Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 12:42


    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 first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Emergency Hysterectomy After Twins Birth with Stephen Dause – Podcast 327

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 33:01


    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 – Podcast 327 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Maintaining Dad’s Mental Health During a Twin Pregnancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 8:17


    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 Pregnancy appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    How to Prep Your Home for Twins Without Cluttering Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 9:59


    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 first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Common Overblown Fears of Expectant Twin Fathers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 13:57


    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 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Successfully Grocery Shopping Alone with Infant Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 10:40


    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 on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    How to deal with family and friends that compare your twins to singletons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 12:05


    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 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    How to handle competing twin needs when they’re both urgent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 10:50


    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 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Avoiding Twin Comparisons (how twin parents can encourage individuality)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 12:52


    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 individuality) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    How do you deal with one twin wanting all the attention?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 10:01


    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 Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Moving Across the Country During Twin Pregnancy with Aaron Ameen – Podcast 318

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 53:10


    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 Ameen – Podcast 318 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    2024 JPMA Innovation Awards Winners (Are They Twin Friendly?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 14:01


    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 first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Can Twins Share a Passport?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 9:42


    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.

    Twin Birth Weight: An In-Depth Look

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 8:49


    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 on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Water Breaking in Twin Pregnancies: Can It Happen Twice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 9:51


    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? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    How to Help Teachers Tell Your Twins Apart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 8:36


    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 on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    The Joys of Raising Infant Twins: A Positive Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024


    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 Infant Twins: A Positive Perspective appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    How to Stop Twins From Biting Each Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 7:28


    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 Guide to Twins.

    When the twins are invited to a birthday party, should they bring two gifts or one?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024


    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 bring two gifts or one? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Working to Afford Twins, Emergency C-Section, and Getting Babies on a Schedule with Kris Lloyd – Podcast 309

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 34:52


    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 Babies on a Schedule with Kris Lloyd – Podcast 309 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Raising Fraternal Twin Boys with Kris Pruett – Podcast 308

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 32:26


    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 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Overcoming Infertility and PTSD to Raising 3 Young Children with Casey McCurdy – Podcast 307

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 33:36


    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 with Casey McCurdy – Podcast 307 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    When the NICU is Far from Home with Steve Idlett- Podcast 306

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 28:38


    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 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Overcoming a serious personal injury while raising twins with Dave Cox – Podcast 305

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 23:54


    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 Dave Cox – Podcast 305 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Moving, Changing Jobs, and NICU Twins with Patrick Edgett – Podcast 304

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 29:46


    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 – Podcast 304 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    When Twins are Kids #3 & #4 and Baby #5 Arrives with Greg Parks – Podcast 303

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 36:28


    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 – Podcast 303 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Raising Autistic Boy/Girl Twins with Chris Decent – Podcast 302

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 33:00


    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 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    How to Burp Twins (by yourself or with your partner)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 10:22


    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 partner) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Strollers for Twins + One

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 12:55


    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.

    Double Talk: Exploring Language Development in Twins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 13:09


    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 Guide to Twins.

    Halloween Costume Ideas for Twins (Kid Tested and Parent Approved)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 7:15


    It can be a big challenge to come up with Halloween costume ideas for twins – whether your twins are ... Read more The post Halloween Costume Ideas for Twins (Kid Tested and Parent Approved) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Can Twins Sleep in the Same Crib?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 11:35


    When you bring your babies home, can you let twins sleep in the same crib? Absolutely. Should twins sleep in ... Read more The post Can Twins Sleep in the Same Crib? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Do Twins Have The Same Blood Type?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 11:45


    Twins share many things but do they have the same blood type? Our identical twin girls share the same blood ... Read more The post Do Twins Have The Same Blood Type? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Twin Names That Rhyme (376 name pairs for girls, boys, and boy/girl twins)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 6:32


    Are you expecting twins and trying to find good names for your future children? I've put together some giant lists ... Read more The post Twin Names That Rhyme (376 name pairs for girls, boys, and boy/girl twins) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Reaction to 2024 Twinnie Baby Gear Award Winners – Podcast 294

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 17:46


    Baby gear for your twins is constantly changing. New products are always coming out. Fortunately, my friends over at Twiniversity.com ... Read more The post Reaction to 2024 Twinnie Baby Gear Award Winners – Podcast 294 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Twin Dad Magician Performs 400 Shows a Year While Raising Young Twins with Wes Iseli – Podcast 293

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 35:49


    Episode 293 of the Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Twin Dad Magician Performs 400 Shows a Year While Raising Young Twins with Wes Iseli – Podcast 293 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Overcoming Twins’ Early Birth, NICU, Food Allergies and more with Peter Esbrandt – Podcast 292

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 32:16


    Episode 292 of the Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Overcoming Twins' Early Birth, NICU, Food Allergies and more with Peter Esbrandt – Podcast 292 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Being an Actively Engaged Father of 7 (Including Twins) with Damari Gupton – Podcast 291

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 27:43


    Episode 291 of the Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Being an Actively Engaged Father of 7 (Including Twins) with Damari Gupton – Podcast 291 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Finding an Au Pair for Twins with Brad Myers – Podcast 290

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 38:53


    Episode 290 of the Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Finding an Au Pair for Twins with Brad Myers – Podcast 290 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    From Premature Twin Delivery to Having a Third Child after Twins with Zach Starr – Podcast 289

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 38:41


    Episode 289 of the Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post From Premature Twin Delivery to Having a Third Child after Twins with Zach Starr – Podcast 289 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Baby Monitors for Twins (Recommendations from twin parents)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 3:59


    Which baby monitor should you get for your twins? What is the best baby monitor for twins? Here I'll share ... Read more The post Baby Monitors for Twins (Recommendations from twin parents) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Stay-at-home father of twins advantages and disadvantages with Rob Kaercher – Podcast 287

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 45:30


    Episode 287 of the Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Stay-at-home father of twins advantages and disadvantages with Rob Kaercher – Podcast 287 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    Will your twins have the same or different personalities?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 3:33


    Will your twins personalities be totally similar? Or very different? From the outside, everybody assumes twins are the same in ... Read more The post Will your twins have the same or different personalities? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

    How long is Mom typically in labor during a twin delivery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 4:51


    In this article, I'll share examples from several twin parents about their experiences during delivery. It's important to note that ... Read more The post How long is Mom typically in labor during a twin delivery? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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