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Myths our Moms Told Us: Truth Behind the Tales
What about those countless kernels of motherly advice? Is there any truth to them or were they all just scare tactics?
Should Infant Twins Co-Sleep?
Is it okay to let their infant twins co-sleep (sleep together in the same crib/cot or bassinet)?
Hand-Me-Downs Can Be Healthier for Baby
These days, thanks to a poor economy, many moms- and dads-to-be are skipping out on the Buy Buy Baby extravaganzas in favor of hand-me-downs from friends and gently used items purchased on Craigslist or at yard sales.
Getting Kids to Listen: The Five-Second Discipline Fix
If you want your kid to wash his hands, pick up his trains, or give his sister’s tiara back, don’t ask—tell.
The Friendly Approach to Discipline
Let’s face it: If you had a dollar for every time you wanted your child to do something, paying the bills would be painless. You need him to listen up so [...]
Delicious Roasted Butternut Squash
I go to great lengths to come up with new recipes for my family. They aren’t always sure about my choices, but they are willing to give them a try. This easy side dish is now a staple in my fall lineup. It’s simple; just add butter, sugar and viola!
Ingredients
Two medium butternut squash, halved lengthwise [...]
Choosing the Right Pediatrician for Twins
When deciding on a pediatrician for twins, there may be a few things to consider that differ from choosing a pediatrician for your singleton. And given the fact that you will have twice as many doctor visits, you’ll definitely want to start with the right one. If you are a parent who already had a [...]
Stretch Marks with Twin Pregnancy: Inevitable?
Stretch marks and twin pregnancy sort of go hand in hand, especially if you make it to full term with two babies! It’s just a matter of how bad yours will get. If you are one of the lucky few (and you are indeed lucky) who will not have to suffer from unattractive stretch marks, then you [...]
Breastfeeding the Twins (Part 2)
The next thing to master: double nursing. My meaning of double nursing, for the many who ask: having one baby on each side, nursing at the same time, for approx 10–15 minutes. Never changing sides. One breast’s nursing is their meal for that specific time.
Chief will swear to this day that I finally started double [...]
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