Raising Twins : Parenting Multiples From Pregnancy Through the School Years.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vaziri Flais, MD, Shelly.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Parenting.

Twins.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (303 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Raising Twins

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2019.

Summary:

Pediatrician and twin-mom, Dr. Shelly Vaziri Flais, offers expert advice for raising healthy, well-adjusted twins and triplets in this fully revised and updated third edition. Her guidance will help parents of multiples prepare for their babies' arrival, weather the first few months of infancy, manage toddlerhood, and help establish individual identities through the school-age and teenage years. The combination of sound medical advice and real-world experience will give twin-parents the direction and reassurance that they need. Packed with thoughtful advice, parenting tips, and anecdotes from twin-moms and -dads, this new edition also includes interviews with twins, including astronaut Scott Kelly.

Contents:

Front Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Please Note

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1: A New Adventure

Your New Life With Multiples

How to Handle More Than One Baby

How Your Parenting Journey Changes

Enjoying Your Parenting Experience

One Size Does Not Fit All Families

Chapter 2: Preparing for Your Twins' Arrival

Your Emotional Roller Coaster

Taking Care of Your Body and Pregnancy

Listening to Your Body's Signs

Pregnancy Preparations

Twin Baby Gear: What You Need

Preparing Older Siblings

Nearing Your Delivery

Chapter 3: The Early Days and Weeks

In the Hospital

Coming Home

Keeping Twins on the Same Schedule: Starting Now

Feeding Twins: Breast Milk or Formula

Breastfeeding Twins: How to Do It

Formula Feeding Twins: Simplifying the Process

Burping and Reflux of Twins

Advice for Outings With Twins

Infant Colic Times 2

Pacifier Use

Seeking Support

Going to the Pediatrician

Getting Into a Routine

Chapter 4: Early Infancy and Getting on a Schedule

Sleep: What Your Infant Twins (and You) Need

Sharing Space: Cribs and Bedrooms

The Science Behind Good Sleep Habits

Strategies for Good Sleep Habits

The Power of the Bedtime Ritual

Daytime Naps

Feeding Your Infant Twins

Your Twins Getting Stronger

Diaper Rash

"Twinproofing"

Returning to Work

Toys and Books

Outings With Your Twins

Continuing to Seek Support

Bonding With Each Twin

Chapter 5: Later Infancy and First Birthday

Sleep Patterns

Mealtime: A Whole New World

Solid and Table (Finger) Foods

Sippy Cup Training: Bye-bye, Bottles

Oral Health

Play and Development

Language and Communication

Safety Issues

Discipline: Working Toward Acceptable Behaviors

Your Emotions: How to Stay Sane

Finding Time With Each Twin.

Year 1: An Extraordinary Time That Flies By!

Chapter 6: The Toddler Years (1- and 2-Year-Olds)

Sleep Issues

Transitioning to Big-Kid Beds

Nutrition and Mealtimes

Simplifying Mealtimes

Twins: Distinctive Individuals With a Shared Bond

The Importance of Positive One-on-one Time

Kind and Effective Discipline

Encouraging Language Development

Toilet Training

Family Relationships: A New Baby

Keeping a Twin-Friendly Budget: Saving Time and Money

Having Fun

Chapter 7: The Preschool Years (3- and 4-Year-Olds)

Socialization: Twins' Roles Within a Family

Preparing for Preschool

One-on-one Time

Two Distinct Individuals

Expanding Social Circles

Consistency and Discipline

Advanced Toilet Training and Independence

Emotional and Social Support for Parents

Budgeting and Practical Matters

Rainy Days: Painting for a Crowd

Enjoying the Here and Now

Chapter 8: The School Years: As Your Twins Grow

Built-in Life Lessons

Classroom Placement

Competition

Balance: Pursuing Individuality Yet Avoiding Activity Overload

Boosting Literacy

Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids

Teaching School-aged Twins Vital Safety Information

Multiple Kids, Multiple Shoelaces

Bedroom Spaces

Family Dynamics and Behavior

Travel and Having Fun

Adolescent Multiples

Straight From the Source: What Twins Have to Say

Chapter 9: Support, Emotional Health, and Time-savers

The Teamwork of Raising Multiples

Mental Health: Keeping the Big Picture in Mind

Keeping Your Cool

The Built-in Benefits of Multiples

Healthy Family Dynamics

Time-saving Strategies

Strategies for Special Occasions

Modified Expectations

Finding Lessons in the Mishaps

Where's the Answer Key?.

Chapter 10: Preterm Birth and Other Birthing Challenges

The NICU: Different Levels of Care at Different Hospitals

Nutrition

Conditions Commonly Treated in the NICU

Bonding in the NICU

Going Home

From the NICU to Beyond

Facing Infertility

Chapter 11: Triplets, Quadruplets, and More

Pregnancy Preparation

Synchronized Schedules

Surviving the Early Months

Organizing the Multiples Way

Interpersonal Relationships, Individuality, and Emotions

The Adventure of a Lifetime

Chapter 12: Multiples: Facts, Lore, and More

The Distinction Between Identical Twins and Fraternal Twins

More and More Multiples: The Statistics

The Representation of Twins in the Media

Chapter 13: A Glimpse Into the Twin Experience

Captain Scott Kelly's Story

Magda and Margaret

Lorelai and Leighton

Kathy's Story

Patty and Kathy

Andrew and Ryan

Alex and Ian

Multiples and the Wide World of Sports

Chapter 14: Single Parenting, Partnership Challenges, and Divorce

Early Signs of Trouble

Balance in Household Tasks

When Trouble Spots Emerge

When Divorce Is the Decision

Resources for Families Regarding Divorce

Resources and Websites for Families With Multiples

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781610023344

161002334X

9781610023351

1610023358

OCLC:

1114976233