Dad's Guide to Twins

Episode 44 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Listen as we discuss: How to reduce wife's stress during twin pregnancy when she needs to travel Where do you put all the kids when you go to the grocery store? - Perhaps try a Baby Bjorn infant carrier What is a good twin umbrella stroller? I really liked the Jeep Wrangler Umbrella stroller after we upgraded from the Snap-n-Go Inline Stroller Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

Episode 43 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Listen as we discuss: How to deal with the financial shock of a twin baby registry - (here are some ideas of things for your gift registry) When to get twins on the same schedule The final weeks of a twin pregnancy - Twin Pregnancy Week by Week Guide Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

Show Notes for Episode 42 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Listen as we discuss: Should you separate bedrooms right away with twins? Will this interfere with twin bonding? How can I be as useful as possible and help my wife relax? How long did it take your twins to become friends? Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

Show Notes for Episode 41 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Listen as we discuss: Can you have vaginal delivery of twins after c-sections? Can we maintain older kids' activity schedule after twins are born? Should you keep birth order a secret? Here's babycenter.com's list of what makes you a good candidate for a VBAC. Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

Show Notes for Episode 40 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Listen as we discuss: What can you do to prepare for twins while on the couch or on bed rest? Worried about twins coming early Understanding things will be tough but still possible Do you really need to prepare or can you wing it with twins? Here's the list of twin essentials (baby gear) you'll need Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Thank you all for your support! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

Show Notes for Episode 39 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Listen as we discuss (click links for transcripts): When and how to tell other children you're expecting twins Handling a long road trip home from the hospital with newborn infants Logistics when twins are split up between two NICUs in two hospitals Can you still use a midwife for a twin delivery? Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Thank you all for your support! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

Summertime is a perfect time to work and play with your twins outside. Show Notes for Episode 38 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Listen as we discuss (click links for transcripts): Things your twins can help you with outside Gardening with twins Taking out the trash and recycling Watering Outdoor activities with twins How to teach your twins to work Playscapes and twin preferences Unsupervised twins in the backyard Setting limits on activities Planting flowers Training twins to ride bicycles Using the buddy system for safety Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Thank you all for your support! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

Despite the challenges of twins, there are many amazing things about being a father of twins. You just need to find joy in the journey. Show Notes for Episode 37 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Listen as we discuss: Watching your twins be born Feeding the twins Always someone to play with Seeing how your twins interact with each other Observing other people's reactions to your twins Enjoying being a parent, twice How you can find the bright side of being a parent of twins Read full transcript. Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Thank you all for your support! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

What to look for in a nanny for your twins, the single best way a grandmother can help with twins, and taking a big promotion at work and the impact on family life with twins. Show Notes for Episode 36 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Listen as we discuss: What kind of nanny help should you look for with twins? If Grandma could do just one thing to help with the twins, what would that be? How will taking a big promotion at work impact family life with twins? Referenced in this podcast: The Twin Coach Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Thank you all for your support! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

How to plan paternity leave when your twins spend time in the NICU plus tips on how to raise your twins hassle-free. Show Notes for Episode 35 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Listen as we discuss: When to take paternity leave if your twins are in the NICU Raising twins hassle-free Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Thank you all for your support! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

A twin pregnancy is significantly different from a singleton pregnancy in many ways. Show Notes for Episode 34 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Listen as we discuss why a twin pregnancy is so different from a singleton pregnancy: Mom gets extremely large and uncomfortable Bed rest is highly likely More doctor visits and ultrasounds Higher risks of medical complications like preterm labor, preeclampsia, or pregnancy induced hypertension Babies arrive early Can't take care of other kids Dad has to step up more More financial worries Read full transcript here. Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Thank you all for your support! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

I discuss where to put your twins down for a nap in the home, how to involve the grandparents and set proper expectations with them about visits, and what to do when your twins are struggling to potty train. Show Notes for Episode 33 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Click links for transcripts: Where to sleep twins during nap time How to involve the grandparents and set proper expectations How to get wayward potty training twins back on track and trained Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Thank you all for your support! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

Learn when you should start preparing for your twins, how to make sleeping arrangements for your twins (and older kids), and tips for creating some order out of the chaos that comes with young twins in the home. Show Notes for Episode 32 of the Dad’s Guide to Twins Podcast Click links for transcripts: When should you start preparing for twins? How to handle kids' sleeping arrangements to accommodate newborn twins and older children 3 tips for creating order out of chaos with twins Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Thank you all for your support! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

I discuss when twins prefer Mom over Dad and what you can do about it, if and when to separate twins in school, and how to tell if your twins are identical or fraternal in the 31st episode of the Dad's Guide to Twins podcast. Show Notes Click links for transcripts: What to do when the twins only want Mom and not Dad When should you separate twins into different school classes? How do you know if your twins are fraternal or identical? Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Thank you all for your support! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.

I discuss college savings for twins, regaining pre-twin life, and Diaper Genies for twins in the 30th episode of the Dad's Guide to Twins podcast. Show Notes Click links for transcripts: How do you make college savings plans for twins? How can you regain your pre-twin life? Are diaper genies any good for twins? The Money Guy podcast that offers some insights into specific education plans: http://www.money-guy.com/index.php?s=529 Diaper Genie Product Information Oops! It looks like the mytwintopia.com blogger I mentioned in this episode has since removed the post from her blog. Here's what she had to say about her college savings for twins: I opened an Education Savings Account with Sharebuilder. I chose the ESA route for it's flexibility. The funds can be used for all levels of education and not just college. Also, the account beneficiary designation can be changed from one family member to the next and the age of limit is 30. I am quite comfortable with managing the portfolio myself and don't see us exceeding the $2000 annual cap in the next few years. I chose Sharebuilder for the low transaction fees. If and when the ESA no longer works for us, then we'll reevaluate the situation and make a new decision. The other thing I'll be doing is updating my UPromise account. UPromise is a rewards program by Sallie Mae that gives you back a portion of money spent on purchases towards college costs. More information is available on their website. Subscribe to the Podcast To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes Click Here to Subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed) Share Your Thoughts Please let me know what you think of this episode of the podcast, you can contact me with any questions or comments or leave a comment on the blog. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show immensely! Thank you all for your support! Download the Podcast Download the podcast in .mp3 format (right click and "save as...") You can find Joe on Twitter and Facebook.