May 182013
 
Twin Car Seat and Stroller Systems

Choosing car seats for twins can be tough. There are so many choices out there! That’s why I like the idea of car seats that both fit into a double stroller, also called a travel system. Most of the time, the stroller accommodates infant car seats when your twins are younger, but also has normal […]

Apr 192013
 
Fun Outdoor Activities for Toddlers

There’s something truly magical about the days you take your toddlers outside to play. After a long, cold winter, our twins had a severe case of cabin fever. The first few days, they’re just happy with a change in scenery. Now is the perfect time for outdoor activities, because it’s too early for sunburns or […]

Apr 022013
 
Minivan Setups for Twins and Multiples

Those of us who grew up in the era of the minivan, or (worse) had to drive one as a teenager, have something in common: We swore an oath that we’d never own a minivan. And now that we’re grown up, married, and starting families, many of us share another commonality: we’ve broken down and […]

Mar 242013
 
Sleep Training with Twins

Sleep training is one of the most challenging aspects of parenting newborns, and it’s even harder with multiples. For one thing, there’s twice as many babies to change, feed, burp, and tuck into bed at every nap time. Also, you encounter the classic problem of one fussy baby waking up the other. Over and over […]

Mar 122013
 
Reality Check: Dining Out with Kids

With three kids under the age of four, we don’t eat out very often. There are several good reasons for this. First of all, making dinner at home tends to be healthier and save money, two things we’re always trying to do. Second, our kids can be picky about what they eat, which can be […]