Twin Talks: Pregnancy and Parenting M...
We encourage parents who are expecting twins as well as experienced moms and dads of multiples. Together, we explore the unique challenges new parents face when raising two or more children of the same age. Join us as we embrace the joys of parenting when you’ve got double the duty.
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Preparing for Your Twin Vaginal Birth
What are the pros and cons to both mom and baby? What should you expect during labor and delivery?
41 min
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Twin Birthday Parties on a Budget
What are some smart ways to cut back on spending and still plan for a great event? Today we're partnering with our friends at Twiniversity to share with you some great strategies for planning twin birthday parties on a budget!
40 min
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Managing Emotions with Twin Pregnancy
How did you manage all those feelings? Did your feelings differ from your spouse or partner? What piece of advice or words of encouragement helped you the most?
41 min
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Teaching Your Kids to Respond to Twin Questions
Have you talked to your twins about how to address these questions from complete strangers? How do they respond?
32 min
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Babywearing Twins
Is it really possible to babywear twins? Whether you plan to wear one baby at a time, or both at once, we'll explore the different options available to you.
37 min
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Singletons After Twins
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?
36 min
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Encouraging Individuality with Twins
As a parent, how can you help your twins discover their own identities? How do you know if separating your twins in group situations is what's best for them?
38 min
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Smart Shopping Strategies for Twins
How can twin parents take advantage of good deals in their own community? What are some great online resources when searching for discounts?
31 min
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Twin Pregnancy and Iron Deficiency Anemia
If you’re pregnant with twins, should you be concerned? What can you do to prevent this condition? Can it be treated effectively?
38 min
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Twin Developmental Milestones: Social and Emoti...
As a parent, how do you encourage proper development for each child? And what type of advantages and disadvantages do twins commonly have socially and emotionally when compared to singletons?
38 min
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Inside the NICU: Transitioning Twins to Home
What kind of training or instructions can you expect from your NICU? How should you set up your home? And what about your babies' schedules?
35 min
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Identifying Twin Types During Pregnancy
What exactly are they looking for during those ultrasounds? How do they determine if your pregnancy is more "high risk" than others? And how accurate are their findings?
32 min
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Prenatal Care with Twins
Are all twin moms referred to perinatologists for their care? What should you expect to happen during a typical appointment?
38 min
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Bringing Home Twins: The First Week
What are the key things to remember during the first week? What type of environment is best for recovery of mom and the babies?
32 min
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Twin Transitions: Crib to Toddler Beds
How do you know if they're developmentally ready? What are some of the challenges you can expect? And once your kids are in bed, how do you encourage them to stay there throughout the night?
36 min
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Twin Baby Names: Dos and Donts
What's trending right now with baby names? And what should you consider when making this big decision?
40 min
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Inside the NICU: Bonding with your Babies
How important is physical contact with your newborn? What are some other ways to bond with your babies without touching them?
34 min
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DNA Zygosity Testing for Twins
What's involved in the testing process? How accurate are the tests? And how can the results impact the relationship between your twins?
31 min
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Where Should My Twins Sleep?
Should you put newborns together? Keep them in your room or put them in the nursery?
40 min
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MOMM: Mothers of Multiple Multiples
Today we're chatting with three mamas who have given birth to at least two sets of twins. How did their birth experiences differ from one another?
28 min
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What is Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)?
How are pregnancies diagnosed with this condition? How can it impact your twins?
58 min
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Potty-Training Twins: Readiness and Motivation
What happens if one twin is ready and other needs more time? Are there any differences in potty training fraternal versus identical twins?
41 min
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Tips for Telling Your Identical Twins Apart
Moms of identical twins share what strategies worked for them as well as their own insecurities of making the mistake themselves.
30 min
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Tips for Feeding Your Messy Toddler Twins
If you're a parent of toddler twins, it's hard to imagine meal time where the majority of the food actually ends up in mouths rather than lying on the floor. So, how do you keep your twinnies from spitting out the food and throwing their bowls, plates, and spoons across the room?
32 min
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Inside the NICU: Follow-up and Outpatient Care
You anticipate the day when you can finally bring them home with you. What determines when your babies are released from the NICU? What kind of training will you receive before you leave?
29 min