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Dad's Guide to Twins

by Joe Rawlinson, twin pregnancy and raising twins expert

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When One Twin Learns Faster: How to Support Both Kids Without Comparison

October 21, 2026 · 9 min

When you have twins, it’s almost impossible not to compare them. They’re the same age, often in the same classroom, and doing the same activities. So when one twin starts pulling ahead academically while the other takes a little longer to…
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August 12, 2026 · 33 min

Episode 348 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Russell Newman, father of twin boys, a singleton daughter, and expecting fraternal boy/girl twins. Listen as we explore…
Are Your Twins Ready for Preschool? Signs Every Twin Parent Should Watch For

May 27, 2026 · 16 min

Figuring out if your twins are ready for preschool is one of those parenting decisions that sounds simple until you actually have to make it, twice, for two kids who may be in very different places developmentally. The good news? There…
How to Teach Twins to Play Independently (Even When They Refuse to Leave Each Other’s Side)

May 20, 2026 · 10 min

Having a built-in playmate from day one sounds like it should make independent play easier. In reality, it can make it a lot harder. When your twins have always had each other right there, learning to play alone is a skill they actually…
Twin Conflict Resolution: How to Raise Kids Who Work It Out Themselves

April 29, 2026 · 12 min

If you have twins, you already know that conflict is basically a full-time job in your house. The real goal, though, isn’t to referee every argument. It’s to eventually work yourself out of that job entirely. Teaching your twins to…

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Handling “The Twins” as a Social Label

April 22, 2026 · 11 min

If your twins spend any time at school or in social settings, you already know it happens constantly. They get lumped together as “the twins,” treated like a matching set, and sometimes never really seen as two separate people at all. My…
How to Handle Separate Playdates for Twins (Tips for Social Independence)

April 15, 2026 · 6 min

Your twins have been each other’s built-in best friend since day one. But at some point, usually around preschool or kindergarten, the world starts asking them to be individuals. That’s when things get interesting. Whether your twins end…
How to Teach Twins to Brush Their Teeth

April 8, 2026 · 10 min

Teaching one kid to brush their teeth is a project. Teaching two at the same time? That’s a whole different level of logistics, patience, and toothpaste on the mirror. But here’s the good news: with twins, you actually have a built-in…
Nighttime vs. Daytime Potty Training for Twins

April 1, 2026 · 12 min

Potty training twins is already a double challenge. Add nighttime training to the mix, and you’ve got a whole new level of parenting adventure on your hands. Here’s the good news: daytime and nighttime potty training are actually two…
Twin Parent Homework Management Tips

March 25, 2026 · 12 min

When my twin girls started getting homework in grade school, I thought I had this parenting thing figured out. I’d survived the sleepless newborn nights, the synchronized potty training, the terrible twos times two. How hard could homework…
When One Twin’s Fear Becomes Two: Managing Nighttime Fears

March 18, 2026 · 13 min

One of my twin daughters developed a fear of the dark around age three. Within a week, her sister had ... Read more The post When One Twin’s Fear Becomes Two: Managing Nighttime Fears appeared first on Dad's Guide to Twins.
How to Survive When Your Twins Stop Napping: The Transition from Nap to “Quiet Time”

March 11, 2026 · 14 min

One of the hardest transitions I faced with my twin girls was the day they decided naps were optional. Scratch ... Read more The post How to Survive When Your Twins Stop Napping: The Transition from Nap to “Quiet Time” appeared first on…