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Breastfeeding a newborn is no joke. Add a second newborn to the mix, and you’ve basically found yourself a new full-time job. Many moms of multiples might find themselves wondering…

ByCaitlin Goodwin 0Comments

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Feb 2020

Health & Wellness

The Truth About RSV: What Parents Need to Know

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common cold virus that causes bronchiolitis in children, can act as a “hit and hide” virus, according to an international team of researchers. Until now,…

ByKristen Fescoe 0Comments

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Feb 2020

Books

Book Review: The Purple Grasshopper

Recently, the staff at Twins Magazine had the opportunity to preview a soon-to-be-released children’s book entitled, “The Purple Grasshopper.” This cleverly penned gem helps identify the unique characteristics that make…

ByKristen Fescoe 0Comments

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Feb 2020

Family Life Parenting Twins

Managing Screen Time Without Tears

I bit my lip. My pediatrician looked up at me after asking how much screen time I allowed my six-year-old each day. I didn’t know. Heck, I felt like a…

ByLana Shoaf 0Comments

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Jan 2020

Family Life Parenting Twins

5 Tips for Raising Kind Children

In a world where kindness and compassion matter, parents are left wondering what they can do to raise children who are kind. Many schools have adopted philosophies that encourage concepts…

ByKristen Fescoe 0Comments

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Jan 2020

Family Life Parenting Twins

Signing With Your Babies

As a mother of twins, I understand the motivation to give your children every opportunity and advantage to learn and grow. As a speech-language pathologist, I’ve seen the benefits of…

ByJulie C. Murray 0Comments

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Jan 2020

Family Life Parenting Twins

What’s to love about winter?

It seems that when it comes to winter you are either: A. Constantly awaiting the next beautiful snowfall or B. In hibernation until the glorious spring arrives. With all of…

ByKristen Fescoe 0Comments

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Jan 2020

Health & Wellness

7 Myths about Fevers

Parental concerns about fevers are a common reason for midnight visits to the emergency room. With the bewildering assortment of oral, rectal, skin and ear thermometers, along with dozens of…

ByKristen Fescoe 0Comments

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Jan 2020

First Year Mayhem Twins Basics

Introducing Solid Foods

Most physicians recommend introducing solid foods at about four to six months after birth. “Infants are geared to suck and swallow. At about 6 months of age, the configuration…

ByKristen Fescoe 0Comments

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Jan 2020

Family Life Parenting Twins Toddler Life

What parents of twin toddlers need to know

Recently we asked a question on our Facebook page and wanted to share some of the great pieces of advice shared by our followers. We asked: What is one lesson…

ByKristen Fescoe 1Comment