From twice the feeding to double diaper duty (not to mention a bevy of questions like, “can you tell them apart?”) every parent of twins knows that raising them can be full of unique challenges. Now, in Raising Twins after the First Year, Karen Gottesman, a mother of boy/girl twins herself, presents the first guide to the many specific, real-world issues you'll face as your twins grow from toddlerhood to pre-adolescence. Based on the latest research from nationally renowned twin experts, Raising Twins after the First Year offers age-by-age guidance on topics of physical, emotional, and social development, including:
• Identical vs. fraternal twin development
• The legitimacy of cryptophasia (twin language)
• Sibling rivalries, mood swings, and other “double trouble” concersns
• Twin-specific issues in the classroom
• Fostering your children's independence and friendships
Gottesman also includes advice on finding life-work balance, getting the support your family needs, and making time for your marriage. Completely down to earth,with dozens of aneckotes throughout, Raising Twins after the First Year is an essential, comprehensive, and comforting resource for every parent bringing up a pair.
