Our mission is simple: to connect with and help as many twin parents as possible. We know the joy, and we know the struggle. Why? Because we are just like you! Come grow with us!
- Karyn, Dan, and the Kids
You’re now on the team roster of the most exciting and endurance-driven adventure sport: twin parenting. While the term ‘adventure sport’ might seem extreme, we think it’s spot on. Its two main characterizations? The combined elements of risk and adventure. And your perspective, devotion, attitude and effort as to how you approach these elements will play a huge role in your parenting strategies, mantras, successes and satisfaction. Twin parenting is the sport; sink or swim is the name of the game. And we don’t expect you to do it alone! In fact, don’t! Tips for Twins is here to be on that team roster right alongside you and throw you a life vest when needed most.
First, let’s start by reiterating: Tips for Twins is here to be a teammate, not the team. We say this because being twin parents ourselves, we know the importance of relying on a vast and varied network of support, helpers, encouragers, and mentors. When it comes to twin parenting, we believe firmly in various channels of communication, not competition, amongst twin parents. Sure, it’s inevitable to a degree, but helping twin parents thrive – uniquely and together – is our goal. Tips for Twins also understands that parenting twins is not a one-size-fits-all. With twins, it rarely is. But we know as parents, we come from different backgrounds; we have socioeconomic and cultural differences, different core beliefs and (gasp) different political affiliations. We have different needs, for ourselves and our children. We have different neighborhoods and stressors and family dynamics. We get to work. We get to stay home. We have different paths as to how we got here. But you know what? We’re here. Together. So while we could pontificate forever about our differences, let’s focus on our similarities. We’re all more alike than different and being twin parents gives us an instant, relatable, skip-the-small-talk bond.
What do you want as a twin parent? Think about that. We know our lists are seemingly endless at times. Sleep? To raise good, kind, capable kids? To know you’re doing a good job? To be understood? To hide in the laundry room and eat Oreos? To stay married, happily? To afford life coming at you double-time? A vacation? While we can’t do it all, Tips for Twins is here to help with the many layers encircled in twin parenting. And a huge part of that is your relationship with your significant other. Setting expectations, carving out time together, keeping communication open, being on the same page regarding discipline, budgets, parenting styles and filling in where the other can’t, is key. That’s it! There’s nothing to it! (Sarcasm.) The stress of parenting twins will inevitably drift to your relationship, and it’s important to have the wherewithal to correct course. Tips for Twins has resources to help guide this, whether it’s marriage advice and perspectives, budgeting tools, navigating varying parenting styles, discipline differences, in-laws (also known as outlaws 
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What’s your parenting style? We understand how this can vary and develop, depending on the day or the circumstance. But whatever it is that suits your family, Tips for Twins is here to outfit you with what you need. Enjoy a library of resources focusing on laid-back, quiet time or Montessori activities or shop the best gear to travel, hike, play, build forts and get dirty. We know the best pillows for reading nooks and the best playlists for dance parties. We know some awesome bath time hacks. We know a thing or two about making dinner more colorful and less messy. We have resources for all-the-times: mealtime, nap time, craft time, quiet time, bath time, bedtime, and time outs. We have a bevy of ideas to sort out discipline, holidays, birthday ideas, family activities and the list goes on so you can browse our bevy while sipping your bevvy. And while Tips for Twins has a lot of information, one thing is for sure: You know you best. And you know what you need. So if you don’t see what you need, ask! We care about you. And Tips for Twins is certain that behind every adorable set of twins are parents doing the best they can.
Welcome to this beautiful, crazy world of risk and adventure! Tips for Twins is here as a lifeline. Yes, some days you’ll sink. We’ve been there. We’re here for you with the life vest when needed and soon enough, you’ll be reaching for the surfboard. The waves won’t always crash on you. Soon enough, you’ll be navigating this adventure sport with prowess, helping other rookies do the same. Welcome to the team. We’re so happy you’re here!
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Our mission is simple: to connect with and help as many twin parents as possible. We know the joy, and we know the struggle. Why? Because we are just like you! Come grow with us!
- Karyn, Dan, and the Kids
