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The terrible twos in twins - myth or reality?
Discover why the "terrible twos" can feel extra intense with twins, triplets or more and how big feelings, boundary testing and "fairness battles" are often a normal part of this …
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Helping others see your twins as individuals
Discover simple ways to encourage others to use names, avoid labels and notice each child’s identity, while respecting the closeness that comes with multiples.
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Adapting routines as your twin babies grow
Get practical stage-by-stage routine ideas for multiples, including corrected age, feed–play–sleep patterns, naps and weaning, plus tips to keep plans flexible for your wellbeing.
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Moving twins, triplets or more from a cot to a bed
Get practical guidance on moving multiples from cots to beds, including signs they're ready, how to child-proof the room, bedtime routines that help and calm ways to handle early wake-ups.
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Potty training twins and triplets
Get ready for potty training with more than one toddler: readiness signs, kit and clothing tips, whether to train together or separately and how to handle accidents with calm consistency.
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What kind of behaviours are normal for preschool aged twins and triplets?
Get reassurance on preschool behaviour in multiples, with strategies for praising positives, handling tantrums calmly, supporting turn-taking and setting clear boundaries that work for each child.
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Managing expectations around twins' and triplets' behaviour
Make sense of toddler and preschool behaviour in multiples, with practical ideas for cooperation, one-to-one time and calmer responses during meltdowns.
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Balancing togetherness and independence in your twins
Support each child's individuality in the early years of multiples with simple everyday choices, one-to-one time and language that avoids labels, helping reduce rivalry and build confidence alongside closeness.
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Do twins develop a special language to communicate with each other?
Speech and language can develop differently in multiples. See what's typical, why delays happen, simple ways to boost talk and when to seek professional support.
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Real toddler & preschool stories
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Mental health and self-care tips for parents of multiples
Psychotherapist and twin mum Sophie shares her top tips and the importance of making time for yourself while parenting multiples.
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Helpline call helps transform routine for family
When twin mum Susie needed advice about the family's routine, she called the Twins Trust helpline.
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Travel tips for parents flying with twin toddlers
Feel more confident about flying with multiples as Shauna shares practical prep, car-hire sanity savers and a calmer mindset for handling airport chaos, jitters and those messy in-flight moments.
