Welcoming twins is a double joy for any family. However, twins also come with a set of unique challenges, something not all parents are ready for. Continue reading to find out five things new parents should know about raising and parenting twins.
You Won’t Get Much Sleep
You are probably aware that new parents don’t get enough sleep. However, if you welcomed twins, you should expect to get even less. Twins will adopt different sleeping schedules more often than not, so be prepared for that.
Get All the Help You Can
Raising and parenting twins is an incredible feat, but you shouldn’t aim to do it alone. Get all the help you can get from friends and family, whether it’s a helping hand with some chores or taking care of twins so you can get some sleep.
You Will Need Two of Everything
Don’t expect twins to share the same things like toys, clothes, and cups, even if it makes sense. You’ll avoid them being unhappy if they don’t get their favorite item and avoid the possibility of running out of some of them.
You Need to Treat Each Twin as an Individual
You should treat each twin as an individual and give them an equal amount of attention. This will help them to develop their own identity and allow their unique personalities to shine.
You Should Connect with Other Parents with Twins
Finally, you should connect with other parents with twins. It will help you gather valuable advice and tips while learning from their experience and avoid making common mistakes that other parents learned the hard way.