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- Easy Preschool Crafts Your Twins Will Love
Looking for easy preschool crafts for preschool aged twins? I was looking for crafts my 3 year old twins can do on their own while I’m teaching my 5-year-old Kindergarten, while also developing their fine motor skills. I’m excited with what I found which I’ll share below! - Our Favorite Preschool Workbooks for Twins that are Fun and EducationalAre you looking for preschool workbooks your preschooler will look forward to using? Here are our favorite preschool workbooks that include letters, numbers, colors, tracing, and animals! Our twins love these!!!
- Guess What?! I am NOT a Perfect Parent and That’s OK!I’m not gonna lie, I am NOT a perfect parent. Sure, I have a blog where I give advice and share tips but I am the first to admit that I am far from perfect…and that’s ok!
- My Favorite Places to get Gluten Free Foods on a BudgetAre there food allergies in your house and you’re not sure where to buy gluten free foods? Here are some of our favorite places to buy gluten free foods that are also dairy free and soy free.
- I am 1 in 3: My Story of Domestic ViolenceOne in 3 women in the United States will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. I am 1 in 3. It’s been over 10 years since I was in contact with the person that brought me such trauma, yet it still affects me.
- Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom, Partner, and Baby with Free PrintableAre you wondering what to pack in your hospital bag for when you go into labor? I’ve got you covered! Here is a hospital bag checklist I used when I went to the hospital to have my babies and a printable checklist for mom, partner, and baby! If you’re having twins, just add on another car seat and going home outfit!
- Coming Off Antidepressants after Postpartum Depression
If you’re on SSRI antidepressants, please know that you need to be very careful coming off antidepressants. Even if you’re careful, you may experience side effects that can make it difficult to function normally for a period of time. Here I’ll share my two experiences with coming off SSRIs in the past 10 years. - Bath Time for Twins: Tips from Parents of TwinsWondering what you need to keep your twins safe and entertained during bath time? Here are the baby bath essentials we found very helpful for our twins and older singleton over the years.
- Easy Ways to Tell Identical Twins, and Their Toys, ApartParents of identical twins are often concerned about being able to tell their identical twins apart. There are several ways that we tell our identical twins apart, and their toys, and I recommend that other twin parents try out.
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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.