Not 10, but 20 fingers and 20 toes! The classic guide to parenting twins-now completely updated and revised! You're excited to hear your baby's heartbeat during the ultrasound. But what happens when you hear two heartbeats instead of one? Having a baby can cause any parent to feel overwhelmed, and with twins those concerns are multiplied by two. Having twins is a unique experience, and expert Christina Tinglof brings you the fully updated essential guide to help you cope with any issue that can arise-from pregnancy through the school years. With multiple pregnancies becoming more common, the second edition of this timely book provides you with the much needed information, practical tips, and strategies for handling the everyday challenges of parenting twins. Double Duty includes: Up-to-date information on diagnosis and treatment of complications common to multiple pregnancies-plus dietary guidelines specific to a twin pregnancy The latest must-have products that simplify day-to-day life Survival tips and trouble-shooting techniques for the critical first month Tips on how to breastfeed or bottle feed two infants at once Money-saving advice for accommodating two new additions to the family The pros and cons of placing twins in the same classroom Advice on how to discourage unhealthy sibling rivalry Includes the TOP FIVE: Exercises for extremely pregnant women Ways to bond with premature babies Baby wardrobe essentials Bedtime strategies Ways to establish each child's individuality VEndorsements for Double Duty 2nd Edition (ISBN: 0071613447) by Christina Baglivi Tinglof “Double Duty 2nd Edition is singularly successful in combining practical advice with reassurance and encouragement from seasoned parents of twins. It neither sugar coats nor overstates the challenges, but presents a straightforward picture of what parents can expect from their twins at every stage, from pregnancy through the teen years. Tinglof mingles thorough research with personal anecdotes to present a comprehensive resource for parents of twins. With updated information about the medical issues of multiple pregnancy and new insights about the psychology of the twin relationship, the new edition is recommended reading for all prospective parents of twins” -Pamela Fierro, Guide to Twins & Multiples at About.com
Real-world advice for when your twins' and multiples' concerns go beyond "Should they dress alike?" Should your twins be placed in the same homeroom at school? Does one of your kids have a harder time making friends than the other? How healthy is competition among your triplets? Christina Baglivi Tinglof, author of Double Duty and a mother of twins, expertly guides you through your kids' school years, from the first days of kindergarten to the always drama-filled years of high school. Drawing from the latest cutting-edge research and hundreds of parent-tested tips, Tinglof offers proven advice to: Encourage individuality Foster positive sibling relationships Discipline effectively Deal with one child developing faster than the other Manage common speech and reading difficulties
Each year thousands of parents, yearning for more time with their children, put away their briefcases and laptops in favor of baby gear and Legos. Yet being home with the kids all day isn't easy! Some of us need a little extra help with the transition. The Stay-at-Home Parent Survival Guide not only helps Moms and Dads survive the occasional stressful day--something every parent experiences now and then--but also inspires them with new ideas for indoor and outdoor activities, great places to take the kids, starting a playgroup, building a support system, and keeping connected in the adult community. Even if you're a parenting pro, The Stay-at-Home Parent Survival Guide is a useful resource that offers unique ways to handle the day-to-day tasks of stay-at-home parenting, such as helpful tips for finishing the housework with the kids underfoot, meal and naptime strategies that work, skills for building a stronger marriage, managing your time effectively, beating the stay-at-home blues, and balancing household finances on a single income. In addition to the expertise of author Christina Baglivi Tinglof and other stay-at-home parents, The Survival Guide includes valuable insights from a variety of experts, including: Kathy Kristof, syndicated columnist, on how to set and reach financial goals Arlene Rossen Cardozo, author of Sequencing, on the evolution of the stay-at-home mom Dr. Sylvia Rimm, "Today" show parenting expert, on positive discipline Dr. Brian Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute, on homeschooling Elaine St. James, author of Simplify Your Life with Kids, on just that Ellen Parlapiano and Patricia Cobe, authors of Mompreneurs, on starting your own business from home Christina Baglivi Tinglof is a stay-at-home mom of three young sons and the author of Double Duty: The Parents' Guide to Raising Twins. She and her family live in Los Angeles.
In this indispensable book, noted parenting author Christina Baglivi Tinglof helps busy parents create an organized and efficient home and schedule. By tackling parent-specific organizational problems. Tinglof shows you how to take control of your daily life so you can actually spend time with your kids -- and even have some time left for yourself. -- back cover.
The mother of twin toddler boys provides real-life solutions, parent-tested suggestions, and expert advice on everything from pregnancy-related weight gain to whether or not to put the children in the same class in school. Illustrations.
This book offers plenty of reassuring advice and practical strategies for coping with the challenges that lie ahead. Featuring a wealth of tips from couples with twins who've lived to tell about it, DOUBLE DUTY covers everything from managing a multiple pregnancy to the first days of school. Whether you're concerned about bonding with two babies at once, getting them on the same schedule, or separating your inseparable duo for a day. DOUBLE DUTY suggest many comforting solutions.
If you're traveling to Italy in search of an authentic culinary experience but don't want to break the bank in the process then skip those expensive ristoranti and head straight to the nearest trattoria, those unassuming mom-and-pop eateries where you'll find home-cooked, regional cuisine for a price that any traveler can afford. Chow Italy: Eat Well, Spend Less (Rome 2013) will guide you to more than 80 trattorie in eleven neighborhoods throughout the Eternal City. Each listing contains pertinent information such as address and hours of operation, a description of the eatery's ambiance as well as chef's specials, plus a map to help guide the way. Pull up a fork at Trattoria da Tonino near the Piazza Navona, for instance, and dig into a bowl of rigatoni alla'amatriciana for a mere €5. Or, if you find yourself hungry after a long morning touring the Coliseum, then nothing could satisfy better than fettucine ai funghi porcini at the modest Trattoria da Luzzi. The price? Only €6. With Chow Italy you'll eat well but spend less.
If you're traveling to Italy in search of an authentic culinary experience but don't want to break the bank then skip those expensive ristoranti and head straight to the nearest trattoria, those unassuming mom-and-pop eateries where you'll find home-cooked, regional cuisine for a price that any traveler can afford. Chow Italy: Florence 2014 will guide you to more than 60 trattorie in seven neighborhoods throughout the city where the art and beauty of Brunelleschi and Michelangelo are around every corner. Each restaurant listing contains the address and hours of operation, a description of the eatery's ambiance as well as chef's specials, plus a map to help guide the way. Take Trattoria da Sergio just off the Piazza San Lorenzo, for instance, where you can dig into a bowl of ribollita, a hearty Tuscan bread and vegetable soup for a mere €5. Or, if you find yourself hungry after touring Piazza Santo Spirito, then head to Trattoria La Casalingawhere you can score a slice of polpettone alla carne macinata, the best Italian meatloaf. Ever. The price? Just €8. With Chow Italy: Florence 2014, you'll eat well but spend less. Back matter includes a menu translator as well as an index to all 60 restaurants. Part of the Chow Italy series which also includes Chow Italy: Rome 2013.
Each year thousands of parents, yearning for more time with their children, put away their briefcases and laptops in favor of baby gear and Legos. Yet being home with the kids all day isn't easy! Some of us need a little extra help with the transition. The Stay-at-Home Parent Survival Guide not only helps Moms and Dads survive the occasional stressful day--something every parent experiences now and then--but also inspires them with new ideas for indoor and outdoor activities, great places to take the kids, starting a playgroup, building a support system, and keeping connected in the adult community. Even if you're a parenting pro, The Stay-at-Home Parent Survival Guide is a useful resource that offers unique ways to handle the day-to-day tasks of stay-at-home parenting, such as helpful tips for finishing the housework with the kids underfoot, meal and naptime strategies that work, skills for building a stronger marriage, managing your time effectively, beating the stay-at-home blues, and balancing household finances on a single income. In addition to the expertise of author Christina Baglivi Tinglof and other stay-at-home parents, The Survival Guide includes valuable insights from a variety of experts, including: Kathy Kristof, syndicated columnist, on how to set and reach financial goals Arlene Rossen Cardozo, author of Sequencing, on the evolution of the stay-at-home mom Dr. Sylvia Rimm, "Today" show parenting expert, on positive discipline Dr. Brian Ray, president of the National Home Education Research Institute, on homeschooling Elaine St. James, author of Simplify Your Life with Kids, on just that Ellen Parlapiano and Patricia Cobe, authors of Mompreneurs, on starting your own business from home Christina Baglivi Tinglof is a stay-at-home mom of three young sons and the author of Double Duty: The Parents' Guide to Raising Twins. She and her family live in Los Angeles.
In this indispensable book, noted parenting author Christina Baglivi Tinglof helps busy parents create an organized and efficient home and schedule. By tackling parent-specific organizational problems. Tinglof shows you how to take control of your daily life so you can actually spend time with your kids -- and even have some time left for yourself. -- back cover.
Shedding light on an often-overlooked topic - twins between the ages of five and 18 - this text offers insight into the challenges of raising older multiples. It covers whether or not to put triplets in separate classrooms to what to do when one twin hits puberty before the other.
The mother of twin toddler boys provides real-life solutions, parent-tested suggestions, and expert advice on everything from pregnancy-related weight gain to whether or not to put the children in the same class in school. Illustrations.
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