When you become a parent there are thousands of things that race through your mind. There are so many kinds of parents, bu have you thought about the kind of parent you are?
Father’s Day. A day to give an extra big shout out to the person that provides for us, looks after us, inspires us and embarrasses us! Here’s 6 things all dads do...
The sun is shining across a lof of the country, which is great so that we're not cooped up in the house, but how do you keep your twins, triplets or more cool?
The early years fly by so fast, and before you know it they’re off to school. We asked families to share some of their favourite moments from the early days...
There’s lots to learn about when you become a parent of multiples but what about the fun facts that you can share. Here are 7 facts about identical twins to wow friends and family with...
We get excited by their first smile, words and steps; they’re exciting and a huge part of our children’s’ development. But what about the other ones that are lovely to reminisce on?
All parents have stories that start like this and parents of twins, triplets or more are no exception. They made us laugh, gasp and offer a knowing nod of sympathy...
At home with her toddler triplets throughout most of 2020, mum Sylvia began trying to think of new play activities to keep her three entertained every day at home. She shares her ideas...
To celebrate 'May the Fourth' we’ve found Star Wars quotes that perfectly sum up being a parent of twins, triplets or more. Which one is your favourite?
If you could go back to the first year with twins, triplets or more and tell yourself one thing, what would it be? We asked parents and the responses were great.
Ask a parent what the best job in the world is….you’ll get a few that say ‘being a mum or dad’. Sometimes it’s a struggle, and that’s ok, because we’re all in this together.
Go to bed…tired! Wake up…tired! It all seems part of being a parent of multiples. Here’s 8 reasons why you might be waking up more tired than when your head first hit the pillow.
When it comes to parenting, for some things there simply is no right or wrong answer, but there are a few “Parenting Commandments” that are good to stick to...
The parenting moment that makes you cringe is the when something tumbles out your mouth and you think “oh no, I used to hate it when my mum/dad said that”.
Having one child is a big journey to embark upon but having more than one (at the same time!) is incredible and something that we should all be celebrating.
“It may be Christmas Day, but it is still their birthday and we have to celebrate it.” Twin mum, Karen Gardner, pulls out all the stops to ensure it's the best day ever!
Whether you’re putting up your Christmas tree, wrapping presents or sitting around the dinner table with the family, we have the perfect Christmas playlist for you.
If you're looking for some Christmas munchies you can make with the kids over the holidays, look no further. We've got easy recipes you can try together...
It’s the time of year so many parents dread – present buying. We're all in this together so here’s 9 Christmas shopping struggles all parents can relate to…
Looking for some fun Christmas themed activities? You've come to the right place! Here's some ideas of fun Christmas activities and ways that you can support Twins Trust at the same time.
My triplets have been a constant source of joy during lockdown, says proud mum Debbie. "Their lovely friendship and bond came out even more during lockdown,"
Social distancing and restrictions on seeing people has changed how we celebrate Halloween this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t still be packed full of fun.
When your twins, triplets or more start school it’s a steep learning curve. If you’re a parent, these are the things you’re likely to learn in a year of school runs.
"I think I’ve done okay...I do feel incredibly proud of them both!" Claire shares her experience of raising twins as a single mum for other parents of multiples...
Dory speaks whale, Dr Dolittle speaks monkey, but do you speak 'parent'? Here's a few of what we say... vs what we mean...
How many of these 'parenting sayings' have you used?
Babies aren't able to regulate their own heat as well as we can and can’t tell us when they are hot, so it’s important to ensure they are protected from the heat.
Our twins, triplets or more keep us busy so it's no wonder we occasionally feel a bit sleepy. Here's some of the signs that tiredness is taking over...
What causes us to worry and how can you help your twins, triplets or more? Claire Burgess, Family Consultant from Bespoke Family, has shared support to help.
If you’re a parent of twins, triplets or more and feeling a little overwhelmed, just remember, we’re all in this crazy, wonderful, exciting journey together.
We want nothing more than for our little ones to be happy and enjoy every moment. Here's a few things we'd like to tell them so they cherish every minute.
As a parent of more than one you acquire a whole heap of new skills, that will leave your parent CV brimming. Here’s some of the skills that only twin, triplet or quad parents have:
Mums….it takes all sorts. Do all mummy friends fall into these groups?! For a bit of fun, which one would you say you are? Blog by Twins and a Tortoise
Being a mother is one of the most frustrating, but rewarding jobs to have. The best kept mum secrets are just how much she sacrificed for you. Here's 10 things she never told you...
Having twins, triplets or more can feel slightly overwhelming at times, but there's so many things that are amazing about having multiples. We narrowed it down to our favourite eleven.
I hope you make the most of your maternity leave. And know that if you find it really hard and occasionally wish you’d only had one baby, it’s ok, you’re not alone. Read Anais' experience...
Potty training two or more toddlers isn't usually as difficult as parents expect it to be and in most cases will soon become a distant memory. Here’s our top tips…
As parents, we're sometimes guilty of beating ourselves up. We want to celebrate all parents of multiples out there with 14 signs you’re better than you think.
Life is busy. Trying to fit in those daily tasks can be tricky especially when your twins, triplets or more aren’t willing to do the task… Here's some tips for cleaning teeth
It had never even crossed my mind that I might have twins so the day we found out was the biggest shock of my life so far! This is how I felt when I first found out there was more than one...
New Year's Eve can be slightly overrated. Since having children, our night has been a little different. Here's what new year looks like with twins, triplets or more...
Nicola’s twins were due in January 2016 but they had other ideas and arrived minutes before midnight on Christmas Day, 2015. It's not every year you get two babies for Christmas!
Christmas will be incredibly special for Viki Shaw and partner Daniel Lord as they celebrate it for the first time with their rainbow baby twin girls Summer Violet and Isabella Rose.
Decorating the Christmas tree as a parent of twins, triplets or more is a little different. Your little darlings come home with some wonderful creations, don’t they?
Children eh? We try to teach them to be polite and eat their vegetables, but in the end it is them that end up teaching us. Here's some wise teachings of toddlers...
Another half term successfully completed with your twins, triplets or more. Here’s 7 days of half term as a parent – Sing along with us to the tune of 7 days by Craig David…
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