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Over the past 20 years, the number of twin and multiple births has risen by 50 per cent, yet information on caring for twins and multiples remains sparse. Most childcare books touch lightly on the subject of multiples--here's one that fills in the gaps. Authors Patricia Maxwell Malmstrom, founder of TWINLINE (providing services for parents of twins) and mother of twins, and Janet Poland, parenting writer, address the issues and concerns of parents of multiples with aplomb and reassurance.
From the moment parents-to-be discover the news that they are having more than one child and enter what the authors call "twinshock", a state of stunned disbelief soon followed by elation, despair and many questions: "How will I tell my babies apart?" (Leave their hospital bracelets on, or paint one baby's toenails until there is no doubt in your mind) and "Will I ever go anywhere ever again?" (Yes. With planning.)
Malmstrom and Poland cover the biology and causes of twinning; the emotional terrain of parenting multiples; the differences between twin and single pregnancy; twin development in babyhood, toddlerhood, pre-school, school-age years and adolescence; and twins' relationships with each other from babyhood to adulthood. An excellent chapter provides help in coping with difficulties--financial problems, single parenthood, divorce, twin loss and disability. The authors provide intensely practical details on twin care, especially for babies (yes, they stress, you CAN breast feed multiples). Throughout, the authors dispel myths, provide tips and help fill the dearth of information that, until now, parents of multiples have faced. Malmstrom writes, "My hope is that someday parents of twins will have as much information as all other parents about how to nourish their children's healthy physical and psychological development". In this book, she and her co-author have begun to provide just that. --Ericka Lutz
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"CONGRATULATIONS--YOU'RE EXPECTING TWINS!"
Remember when you first heard the news? After regaining the power of speech, you allowed the joy and anxious anticipation to settle in. Though family and friends simply suggest buying two of everything, parents of twins (triplets, quadruplets, right on up) need more than multiple strollers. For along with equipment, they need more facts, more advice, more patience, more support. Now help is here with The Art of Parenting Twins.
Whether you have just discovered you're expecting two (or more) babies, are about to give birth, are struggling through those incredible first weeks, or are engaged in the whirlwind of child-rearing, here are the answers and resources you've been looking for. Written by the president and founder of Twin Services, Inc., this complete up-to-date guide will give you the skills you need. The Art of Parenting Twins covers such vital issues as
- Bonding with more than one baby
- Breast-feeding techniques
- Coping with multiples
- Managing sibling rivalry
- Helping your children achieve independent identities
- Understanding the special twin relationship
- Financing your children's future
And much more--including the latest research on special health concerns, mental and physical development of twins, and social behavior.
Remember when you first heard the news? After regaining the power of speech, you allowed the joy and anxious anticipation to settle in. Though family and friends simply suggest buying two of everything, parents of twins (triplets, quadruplets, right on up) need more than multiple strollers. For along with equipment, they need more facts, more advice, more patience, more support. Now help is here with The Art of Parenting Twins.
Whether you have just discovered you're expecting two (or more) babies, are about to give birth, are struggling through those incredible first weeks, or are engaged in the whirlwind of child-rearing, here are the answers and resources you've been looking for. Written by the president and founder of Twin Services, Inc., this complete up-to-date guide will give you the skills you need. The Art of Parenting Twins covers such vital issues as
- Bonding with more than one baby
- Breast-feeding techniques
- Coping with multiples
- Managing sibling rivalry
- Helping your children achieve independent identities
- Understanding the special twin relationship
- Financing your children's future
And much more--including the latest research on special health concerns, mental and physical development of twins, and social behavior.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is from the US - so UK buyers beware! The reference sections at the back of the book are useless to UK parents-to-be as they refer to US-based twin societies etc etc, and the tone and style of writing is strongly American. If you are a UK parent-to-be of twins there are other much better UK 'twinning' books on the market... don't make the mistake I did and buy this one!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a father expecting my first child, I was greeted with big surprise and anticipation at the prosepect that my wife was actually expecting twins!! This book deals with the complextity of twins, from pregnancy to birth and beyond into the teenage years.
I found it very enlightening, with good real life experiences from both the author and her many friends. The expliantions of all terminolagy are clear, and worries or concerns are delt with in a concise and accurate manner.
The only drawback? No pictures or illustrations, this is a text only book, and thus has to be read to fully apprectate it.
That said, I have found it a remarkable resource in making this experience a little easier!!
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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
The world has been waiting for a book like this.
22 Feb 2000
Format:Paperback
This book belongs in any household with twins or triplets. It is the most helpful book on raising twins that I have ever seen. The expert information is very useful and it is written so well that you wont put it down until you are done. This is a must have for anyone with a set of multiples in their family!
31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
NOT AS BAD AS SOME OTHER "TWIN" GUIDES BUT....
24 Oct 2002
Format:Paperback
I still would not reccomend this book to anyone I know expecting twins.
My boy/girl twins are now 16 weeks old, and I still feel this book is full of mixed information... I was very happy to read all of the information on the different types of twins but felt this may have been the bright spot in the book.
After a COMPLETELY disatrous experience reading The Joy of Twins, I felt this was at least marginally better.
I am still quite disapointed in this book when it comes to how it made me feel with regards to my personal choices of bottle feeding my children as well as going back to work.
I am still searching for a realistic and honest book on the complications, elations, frustrations and pure joys of having twins....If this is what you too are looking for, don't bother spending your money here.
My boy/girl twins are now 16 weeks old, and I still feel this book is full of mixed information... I was very happy to read all of the information on the different types of twins but felt this may have been the bright spot in the book.
After a COMPLETELY disatrous experience reading The Joy of Twins, I felt this was at least marginally better.
I am still quite disapointed in this book when it comes to how it made me feel with regards to my personal choices of bottle feeding my children as well as going back to work.
I am still searching for a realistic and honest book on the complications, elations, frustrations and pure joys of having twins....If this is what you too are looking for, don't bother spending your money here.
21 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Has some good information, but...
4 Sep 2000
Format:Paperback
If you're the kind of person that wants good information in a condenced format, this book can be a bit frustrating. It is very "wordy", and I found myself scanning each page looking for the real information. Also, much of the information presented is "common sense". I'm sure that some people could benefit from this book, but if you have average intelligence, it may not be very helpful.
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