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- Twin Baby Shower Games That Are Actually Fun!
Are you planning a baby shower and looking for twin baby shower games that your guests will actually enjoy? I’ve got what you need as a twin baby shower host in this blog post and printables including twin baby shower games and a twin baby shower planner! - Postpartum Rage: What You Need to Know & My StoryIf you’re feeling angrier than you ever have and you’re in the postpartum period, you may be experiencing postpartum rage. You’re not alone, it happened to me after I had my twins and I had no idea what was going on, despite my background in psychology. They didn’t teach us about postpartum rage.
- Schedule for 1 Year Old Twins (plus 3 year old singleton)Curious what a day in the life of 1 year old twins and a 3 year old is like? Here is our schedule for 1 year old twins and older singleton. We found a schedule to help calm some of the chaos of three littles!
- When to Transition from a Toddler Bed to a Twin Bed for TwinsKnowing when to transition from toddler beds to twin beds for your twins can be a tricky situation. You want to be sure that they’re developmentally ready, that they have say in the change, and yet do it without disrupting their bedtime routine and sleep!
- Home Remedies for Teething Pain for Twins, Especially at NightWhen your twins are teething, nighttime is rougher than usual! When it came to my twins teething, here are the things that helped throughout the day and at night.
- Book Review of Fierce Delight: Poems of Early Motherhood
If you’re looking for a book of poetry that will speak to you and put into words your feelings around motherhood, you’ll love my friend Emily Bright’s new book, Fierce Delight. It’s full of poems about motherhood and beyond. - The Best Breast Pump for Twins for Exclusively PumpingAre you expecting twins and looking for the best breast pump for twins? Whether you’re exclusively pumping or just wanting to build your milk supply, this post will help you make your decision on the best breast pump for you.
- 20+ Mother’s Day Gift Ideas She’ll Actually Want!Wondering what to get the mom or moms in your life for Mother’s Day? Here are over 20 Mother’s Day gift ideas she’s sure to love!
- Twin Due Date Calculator for Twin PregnancyAre you pregnant with twins but not sure when you’ll deliver due to different types of identical twins being delivered at different times? I’m a mom of identical MoDi Twins and I created this twin due date calculator to help you determine what to expect!
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As a mom of identical twins and a son two years older, I have gained invaluable experience in the realm, and chaos, of parenting. With a Master's Degree and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology, I spent years as a school psychologist, helping children navigate through their educational and emotional challenges. Now as a stay at home mom and professional blogger, I combine my areas of expertise to help you in your parenting journey.