Dad's Guide to Twins

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 on Dad's Guide to Twins.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Guide to Twins.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Episode 285 of the Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series ... Read more The post Surprise Early Twins and Parenting Through the First Year with Tyler Chesser – Podcast 285 appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

How much does daycare for twins cost? Let's talk about costs and how that varies based on your location and ... Read more The post How Much Does Day Care for Twins Cost? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

What about raising twins is actually easier than you thought it was going to be? Looking back at my own ... Read more The post What about raising twins is easier than you think it will be? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

Should your twins sleep in your room when they come home from the hospital? The answer depends on several factors. ... Read more The post Should Twins Sleep in the Parent's Room? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

I got an interesting question recently: Do twins get upset at the same time? The answer, as with many questions ... Read more The post Do Twins Get Upset at the Same Time? (And What You Can Do About It) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

Twin pregnancies can get complicated. The nature of carrying two babies can wreak havoc on poor Mom. While there are ... Read more The post Common Complications During Twin Pregnancy appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

When can you be induced with twins? As a reminder, induction is when the doctor encourages Mom's uterus to contract ... Read more The post When can you be induced with twins? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

If you're expecting twins and you want to get ready for them it's important to have a stash of clothes ... Read more The post How many clothes do you need for twins? appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.

Twin pregnancies are automatically higher risk than normal pregnancies. To put it simply, having twins increases the odds that something ... Read more The post How early can twins be born? (What to expect with your twin delivery) appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.