Insider tips and techniques for one of the most in-demand parenting topics.
A must-have parenting book for anyone who doesn't know what to expect when they're having twins! From getting through the pregnancy to managing toddlers, this is the definitive guide to raising good humans-two at a time!
The best twin-tested tips used by real moms!
The stresses that come with raising two babies are numerous-but they are predictable and manageable. From a mom who's been there, Juggling Twins is a funny, realistic, and reassuring guide for every new mom of twins who may be asking herself, ""Can I really pull this off?""
With a focus on positive parenting, from pregnancy to health issues, to eating, sleeping, bathing, and leaving the house, Juggling Twins is packed with the detailed, authoritative information that parents of multiples crave.
You'll learn how to- Nurse two babies at the same time, comfortably and efficiently Get exactly the help you need from family and friends in those first few weeks Safely transport two babies at once when it's just you and them Survive the nights by breaking them into shifts (that include you sleeping) Stockpile the right food and supplies in advance of their arrival Maintain your identity and your marriage through the madness Get prepared, stay calm, and count your blessings (two!)-raising twins can be a wonderful, intense challenge that draws on the best in you. With this pregnancy, baby, and toddler book on your side, you'll have a firm grasp on child development and raise happy twins!
By:
Meghan Regan-Loomis
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 38mm
Weight: 531g
ISBN: 9781402214059
ISBN 10: 1402214057
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 01 October 2008
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
"Acknowledgments Preface: Everywhere You Look Part I: Pregnancy: On Your Mark, Get Set Chapter 1: Getting Them Close to Term Chapter 2: The Diaper Party Chapter 3: Begging, Borrowing, and Stealing Chapter 4: Gathering the Troops (Your Helpers) Chapter 5: Organizing the Household Chapter 6: The Stuff: What You'll Really Need Chapter 7: To Minivan or Not to Minivan? Chapter 8: Naming Two Chapter 9: Thinking Ahead to Day Care and Work Issues Part II: The First Month Chapter 10: Life with Two Newborns Chapter 11: The Daily Chart Chapter 12: Feeding Two Newborns Chapter 13: On Schedule or On Demand? Chapter 14: Coping with the Nights (To Sleep, Perchance to Scream) Chapter 15: Managing the Serfs Chapter 16: Preemie Primer Chapter 17: Keeping Mom Healthy (and Sane) Chapter 18: How to Get In and Out of Your Car and Other Things You Thought You Already Knew How to Do Part III: Weeks Four to Twelve Chapter 19: Sleeping and Eating: Holdin' It Together Still Ain't Easy Chapter 20: Time to Get Out of the House Chapter 21: Life in the Fat Lane Chapter 22: ""Hey! I Was Here First!""Sibling Rivalry Chapter 23: Double the Guilt Part IV: Months Four to Six: Okay, They Can Stay Chapter 24: Table for Two Chapter 25: Sleep Training Two
Or Not Chapter 26: One Sick, Two Sick (Three Sick, Four) Chapter 27: Twinproofing the House Chapter 28: Traveling with Twins Part V: Months Seven to Twelve: Breathing Again Chapter 29: Dining at Animal House Chapter 30: Napping Nightmares (Yours, Not Theirs) Chapter 31: Talk, Talk, Talk: Language Acquisition and Twins Chapter 32: Life in the Fat Lane Redux: Time to Get Off the Couch Chapter 33: Raising Two Individuals Part VI: Toddlers and Beyond: Herd Mentality Chapter 34: Getting Out as a Herd Chapter 35: Potty Training Two Chapter 36: Twins and the Single Mother Chapter 37: Having More (No, Seriously!) Conclusion: Pressing the Pause Button Resources Index About the Author"
Meghan Regan-Loomis (Massachusetts) is a high school English teacher and mother of three, including twin boys. She is an active member of the National Mothers of Twins Club's online forum, contributing frequent advice to the website's popular message boards for mothers of twins. She lives in Wayland, Massachusetts.
