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Raising Twins

Parenting Multiples From Pregnancy Through the School Years, 3rd Ed.

By Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD, FAAP
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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.

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  1. Page xv
    Please Note
  2. Page xvii
    Acknowledgments
  3. Page 1
    1. A New Adventure
    1. Page 3
      Your New Life With Multiples
    2. Page 4
      How to Handle More Than One Baby
    3. Page 5
      How Your Parenting Journey Changes
    4. Page 7
      Enjoying Your Parenting Experience
    5. Page 8
      One Size Does Not Fit All Families
  4. Page 11
    2. Preparing for Your Twins’ Arrival
    1. Page 14
      Your Emotional Roller Coaster
    2. Page 17
      Taking Care of Your Body and Pregnancy
    3. Page 18
      Listening to Your Body’s Signs
    4. Page 19
      Pregnancy Preparations
    5. Page 22
      Twin Baby Gear: What You Need
    6. Page 28
      Preparing Older Siblings
    7. Page 30
      Nearing Your Delivery
  5. Page 31
    3. The Early Days and Weeks
    1. Page 33
      In the Hospital
    2. Page 35
      Coming Home
    3. Page 36
      Keeping Twins on the Same Schedule: Starting Now
    4. Page 40
      Feeding Twins: Breast Milk or Formula
    5. Page 42
      Breastfeeding Twins: How to Do It
    6. Page 44
      Formula Feeding Twins: Simplifying the Process
    7. Page 46
      Burping and Reflux of Twins
    8. Page 48
      Advice for Outings With Twins
    9. Page 49
      Infant Colic Times 2
    10. Page 52
      Pacifier Use
    11. Page 53
      Seeking Support
    12. Page 54
      Going to the Pediatrician
    13. Page 54
      Getting Into a Routine
  6. Page 57
    4. Early Infancy and Getting on a Schedule
    1. Page 59
      Sleep: What Your Infant Twins (and You) Need
    2. Page 60
      Sharing Space: Cribs and Bedrooms
    3. Page 61
      The Science Behind Good Sleep Habits
    4. Page 62
      Strategies for Good Sleep Habits
    5. Page 64
      The Power of the Bedtime Ritual
    6. Page 67
      Daytime Naps
    7. Page 68
      Feeding Your Infant Twins
    8. Page 70
      Your Twins Getting Stronger
    9. Page 72
      Diaper Rash
    10. Page 73
      “Twinproofing”
    11. Page 74
      Returning to Work
    12. Page 75
      Toys and Books
    13. Page 76
      Outings With Your Twins
    14. Page 76
      Continuing to Seek Support
    15. Page 77
      Bonding With Each Twin
  7. Page 79
    5. Later Infancy and First Birthday
    1. Page 81
      Sleep Patterns
    2. Page 83
      Mealtime: A Whole New World
    3. Page 85
      Solid and Table (Finger) Foods
    4. Page 87
      Sippy Cup Training: Bye-bye, Bottles
    5. Page 90
      Oral Health
    6. Page 91
      Play and Development
    7. Page 94
      Language and Communication
    8. Page 95
      Safety Issues
    9. Page 97
      Discipline: Working Toward Acceptable Behaviors
    10. Page 98
      Your Emotions: How to Stay Sane
    11. Page 100
      Finding Time With Each Twin
    12. Page 101
      Year 1: An Extraordinary Time That Flies By!
  8. Page 103
    6. The Toddler Years (1- and 2-Year-Olds)
    1. Page 106
      Sleep Issues
    2. Page 108
      Transitioning to Big-Kid Beds
    3. Page 112
      Nutrition and Mealtimes
    4. Page 116
      Simplifying Mealtimes
    5. Page 116
      Twins: Distinctive Individuals With a Shared Bond
    6. Page 117
      The Importance of Positive One-on-one Time
    7. Page 120
      Kind and Effective Discipline
    8. Page 125
      Encouraging Language Development
    9. Page 127
      Toilet Training
    10. Page 132
      Safety Issues
    11. Page 135
      Family Relationships: A New Baby
    12. Page 135
      Keeping a Twin-Friendly Budget: Saving Time and Money
    13. Page 137
      Having Fun
  9. Page 139
    7. The Preschool Years (3- and 4-Year-Olds)
    1. Page 143
      Sleep Issues
    2. Page 144
      Socialization: Twins’ Roles Within a Family
    3. Page 147
      Preparing for Preschool
    4. Page 151
      One-on-one Time
    5. Page 151
      Two Distinct Individuals
    6. Page 154
      Expanding Social Circles
    7. Page 155
      Consistency and Discipline
    8. Page 159
      Advanced Toilet Training and Independence
    9. Page 163
      Emotional and Social Support for Parents
    10. Page 165
      Budgeting and Practical Matters
    11. Page 167
      Rainy Days: Painting for a Crowd
    12. Page 167
      Enjoying the Here and Now
  10. Page 169
    8. The School Years: As Your Twins Grow
    1. Page 172
      Built-in Life Lessons
    2. Page 172
      Classroom Placement
    3. Page 174
      Competition
    4. Page 176
      Balance: Pursuing Individuality Yet Avoiding Activity Overload
    5. Page 177
      Boosting Literacy
    6. Page 177
      Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids
    7. Page 182
      Teaching School-aged Twins Vital Safety Information
    8. Page 183
      Multiple Kids, Multiple Shoelaces
    9. Page 184
      Bedroom Spaces
    10. Page 185
      Family Dynamics and Behavior
    11. Page 185
      Travel and Having Fun
    12. Page 187
      Adolescent Multiples
    13. Page 188
      Straight From the Source: What Twins Have to Say
  11. Page 193
    9. Support, Emotional Health, and Time-savers
    1. Page 196
      The Teamwork of Raising Multiples
    2. Page 197
      Seeking Support
    3. Page 201
      Mental Health: Keeping the Big Picture in Mind
    4. Page 202
      Keeping Your Cool
    5. Page 203
      The Built-in Benefits of Multiples
    6. Page 204
      Healthy Family Dynamics
    7. Page 205
      Time-saving Strategies
    8. Page 206
      Strategies for Special Occasions
    9. Page 207
      Modified Expectations
    10. Page 208
      Finding Lessons in the Mishaps
    11. Page 209
      Where’s the Answer Key?
  12. Page 211
    10. Preterm Birth and Other Birthing Challenges
    1. Page 214
      The NICU: Different Levels of Care at Different Hospitals
    2. Page 216
      Nutrition
    3. Page 217
      Conditions Commonly Treated in the NICU
    4. Page 220
      Bonding in the NICU
    5. Page 220
      Going Home
    6. Page 221
      From the NICU to Beyond
    7. Page 222
      Facing Infertility
  13. Page 225
    11. Triplets, Quadruplets, and More
    1. Page 227
      Pregnancy Preparation
    2. Page 228
      Synchronized Schedules
    3. Page 229
      Surviving the Early Months
    4. Page 230
      Organizing the Multiples Way
    5. Page 230
      Toilet Training
    6. Page 231
      Interpersonal Relationships, Individuality, and Emotions
    7. Page 232
      The Adventure of a Lifetime
  14. Page 233
    12. Multiples: Facts, Lore, and More
    1. Page 236
      The Distinction Between Identical Twins and Fraternal Twins
    2. Page 237
      More and More Multiples: The Statistics
    3. Page 239
      The Representation of Twins in the Media
  15. Page 241
    13. A Glimpse Into the Twin Experience
    1. Page 243
      Captain Scott Kelly’s Story
    2. Page 246
      Magda and Margaret
    3. Page 248
      Lorelai and Leighton
    4. Page 249
      Kathy’s Story
    5. Page 250
      Patty and Kathy
    6. Page 251
      Andrew and Ryan
    7. Page 252
      Alex and Ian
    8. Page 253
      Multiples and the Wide World of Sports
  16. Page 257
    14. Single Parenting, Partnership Challenges, and Divorce
    1. Page 259
      Early Signs of Trouble
    2. Page 260
      Balance in Household Tasks
    3. Page 261
      When Trouble Spots Emerge
    4. Page 262
      When Divorce Is the Decision
    5. Page 264
      Resources for Families Regarding Divorce
  17. Page 267
    Resources and Websites for Families With Multiples
  18. Page 292
    Index
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