Twin Basics

Life with Twins: Our Cups Runneth Over

By Kandace York Whoever said there was no point in crying over spilled milk must have been a mother of twin toddlers. I had no concept of the amount of liquids that twins can spill, or the amount that carpets can absorb,but in the early months of twin parenthood, I learned. On some days it seemed that…

ByTwins MagazineFebruary 14, 20220Comments

Twin Basics

Have you heard of these rare and unique twin types?

When it comes to twins, you probably think of either Dizygotic (fraternal) twins that result when two eggs are fertilized or Monozygotic (identical) twins that come from a single fertilized egg that splits. But did you know there are other rare and unique types of twins? Check out our run-down of these unique twin types…

ByTwins MagazineDecember 16, 20215Comments

Twin Basics

Before You Name Them, Read This!

Do you have names picked out yet? Every expectant parent hears that question dozens of times before their bundle (or bundles!) of joy arrives. Why is everyone so interested in “Baby’s” name? Because it gives him an identity, almost a personality, answers those who have studied the phenomenon. “Every name sends out signals,” says Linda Rosenkrantz…

ByTwins MagazineDecember 16, 20210Comments