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]]>Your twins may be used to spending most of their time together, but make sure that each of them gets to spend some one-on-one time with you, ideally at least once a week. This will remind them that you see them as individuals rather than just “the twins”, and by talking with you away from their sibling they will start to develop their own sense of what they enjoy doing, and how they think about things.
Make sure your twins meet and interact with a wide range of peers, and try to encourage them to hang out with different people every now and again. It’s important that they understand how to make friends without their twin standing beside them, and by developing new friendships this will also help to develop their sense of identity.
Although it may be time-consuming and difficult, do your best to ensure that both of your twins have opportunities to pursue their own interests. This may mean getting up early on a Saturday to take one to swimming practice and staying out late on a Thursday to take the other home from chess club, but making sure they have some different interests will help them to develop their own identities.
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]]>Some twins love dressing the same and make an effort to match each other. If this is coming from both twins, then it’s fine to go along with it and indulge them. Many twins recognize that they have a super special bond, and dressing the same is one way of identifying this to the world. However, as your twins get older it’s possible that one (or both) may want to start carving out their own identity, in which case encourage them to shop for their own style and personality.
Some parents find that their twins want to dress differently most of the time, apart from when it comes to special occasions such as family weddings. Dressing the same at these events helps to remind everyone and reinforce their bond. It also makes it easier and simpler for you, as once they’ve chosen their outfit they’re both sorted. They can mix things up with some different accessories so that more distant relatives can still tell them apart if they’re identical.
If your kids wear a uniform to their school, it may be a good idea to do their hair in a different style or to give one of them a different color t-shirt, so that teachers and peers can tell them apart. While it may be funny for them to sometimes be mistaken, if this repeatedly happens it can get annoying and even dent your twins’ confidence. If they don’t have to wear a uniform at school, you may want to encourage them to dress similarly but not identically, so that friends can tell them apart.
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]]>Your twins will require attention almost all the time. Providing them with the necessary care and juggling between sleeping times, feeding schedules, and their individual needs will leave you exhausted and with little to no time for yourself.
Raising one kid comes with significant financial implications. But raising twins is, as expected, even more demanding from a financial standpoint. You’ll have to buy everything in pair of two, and things like healthcare and childcare will also cost at least double.
Having twins usually creates chaotic situations out of nowhere, so you will need to keep your cool if you want to be able to manage them. Also, expect a lot more mess, whether it’s dishes, clothes, or crayon-painted walls.
Sibling rivalry is particularly common in twins. They share a lot of things, so it is only natural for them to become competitive and want to have something that is just theirs. Expect to deal with this on a constant basis.
But all challenges become less important when you realize that you are experiencing double the amount of joy from your twins.
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]]>Most parents opt for coordinating outfits for their kids because it’s a practical and convenient option. There’s nothing wrong with that, especially if your twins enjoy dressing alike, but consider switching things up every once in a while, so they could express their individual selves.
Twins don’t necessarily have to wear matching outfits to look adorable. You can also dress them in contrasting colors, whether it’s the same outfit or a different one. For example, one of them can wear a white shirt with blue pants, while the other one wears a blue shirt with white pants. It’s a matching outfit of sorts, while still allowing them to look different.
Once your twins are old enough to voice their opinions about the clothes they want to wear, let them do so. Some twins enjoy wearing the same clothes while others prefer letting their unique style shine, so let your kids express themselves in the way that best suits them.
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]]>The post 3 Fun Ideas for Dressing Your Twins appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Most parents opt for coordinating outfits for their kids because it’s a practical and convenient option. There’s nothing wrong with that, especially if your twins enjoy dressing alike, but consider switching things up every once in a while, so they could express their individual selves.
Twins don’t necessarily have to wear matching outfits to look adorable. You can also dress them in contrasting colors, whether it’s the same outfit or a different one. For example, one of them can wear a white shirt with blue pants, while the other one wears a blue shirt with white pants. It’s a matching outfit of sorts, while still allowing them to look different.
Once your twins are old enough to voice their opinions about the clothes they want to wear, let them do so. Some twins enjoy wearing the same clothes while others prefer letting their unique style shine, so let your kids express themselves in the way that best suits them.
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]]>The post How to Support Your Twins to Develop Their Identities appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Your twins may be used to spending most of their time together, but make sure that each of them gets to spend some one-on-one time with you, ideally at least once a week. This will remind them that you see them as individuals rather than just “the twins”, and by talking with you away from their sibling they will start to develop their own sense of what they enjoy doing, and how they think about things.
Make sure your twins meet and interact with a wide range of peers, and try to encourage them to hang out with different people every now and again. It’s important that they understand how to make friends without their twin standing beside them, and by developing new friendships this will also help to develop their sense of identity.
Although it may be time-consuming and difficult, do your best to ensure that both of your twins have opportunities to pursue their own interests. This may mean getting up early on a Saturday to take one to swimming practice and staying out late on a Thursday to take the other home from chess club, but making sure they have some different interests will help them to develop their own identities.
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]]>The post Should You Dress Your Twins the Same? appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Some twins love dressing the same and make an effort to match each other. If this is coming from both twins, then it’s fine to go along with it and indulge them. Many twins recognize that they have a super special bond, and dressing the same is one way of identifying this to the world. However, as your twins get older it’s possible that one (or both) may want to start carving out their own identity, in which case encourage them to shop for their own style and personality.
Some parents find that their twins want to dress differently most of the time, apart from when it comes to special occasions such as family weddings. Dressing the same at these events helps to remind everyone and reinforce their bond. It also makes it easier and simpler for you, as once they’ve chosen their outfit they’re both sorted. They can mix things up with some different accessories so that more distant relatives can still tell them apart if they’re identical.
If your kids wear a uniform to their school, it may be a good idea to do their hair in a different style or to give one of them a different color t-shirt, so that teachers and peers can tell them apart. While it may be funny for them to sometimes be mistaken, if this repeatedly happens it can get annoying and even dent your twins’ confidence. If they don’t have to wear a uniform at school, you may want to encourage them to dress similarly but not identically, so that friends can tell them apart.
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]]>The post Here Are Things Nobody Tells You About Having Twins appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Your twins will require attention almost all the time. Providing them with the necessary care and juggling between sleeping times, feeding schedules, and their individual needs will leave you exhausted and with little to no time for yourself.
Raising one kid comes with significant financial implications. But raising twins is, as expected, even more demanding from a financial standpoint. You’ll have to buy everything in pair of two, and things like healthcare and childcare will also cost at least double.
Having twins usually creates chaotic situations out of nowhere, so you will need to keep your cool if you want to be able to manage them. Also, expect a lot more mess, whether it’s dishes, clothes, or crayon-painted walls.
Sibling rivalry is particularly common in twins. They share a lot of things, so it is only natural for them to become competitive and want to have something that is just theirs. Expect to deal with this on a constant basis.
But all challenges become less important when you realize that you are experiencing double the amount of joy from your twins.
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]]>The post 3 Fun Ideas for Dressing Your Twins appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Most parents opt for coordinating outfits for their kids because it’s a practical and convenient option. There’s nothing wrong with that, especially if your twins enjoy dressing alike, but consider switching things up every once in a while, so they could express their individual selves.
Twins don’t necessarily have to wear matching outfits to look adorable. You can also dress them in contrasting colors, whether it’s the same outfit or a different one. For example, one of them can wear a white shirt with blue pants, while the other one wears a blue shirt with white pants. It’s a matching outfit of sorts, while still allowing them to look different.
Once your twins are old enough to voice their opinions about the clothes they want to wear, let them do so. Some twins enjoy wearing the same clothes while others prefer letting their unique style shine, so let your kids express themselves in the way that best suits them.
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]]>The post 3 Fun Ideas for Dressing Your Twins appeared first on parentztalk.com.
]]>Most parents opt for coordinating outfits for their kids because it’s a practical and convenient option. There’s nothing wrong with that, especially if your twins enjoy dressing alike, but consider switching things up every once in a while, so they could express their individual selves.
Twins don’t necessarily have to wear matching outfits to look adorable. You can also dress them in contrasting colors, whether it’s the same outfit or a different one. For example, one of them can wear a white shirt with blue pants, while the other one wears a blue shirt with white pants. It’s a matching outfit of sorts, while still allowing them to look different.
Once your twins are old enough to voice their opinions about the clothes they want to wear, let them do so. Some twins enjoy wearing the same clothes while others prefer letting their unique style shine, so let your kids express themselves in the way that best suits them.
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