Twin Set: Moms of Multiples Share Survive and Thrive Secrets - Softcover

"Twin Set is a saving grace. Equal parts friend, therapist and teacher, the book provides a realistic -- and funny! -- snapshot into what really goes on in the homes and minds of moms of multiples. Non-judgmental, genuine and helpful, this book is a drop of water to the desert of multiples books currently out there."
--Amy Newman, Associate Publisher, Cookie (and mother of twins)

"If a book can be called a friend, then Twin Set fills the role seamlessly. It is the ideal companion for any new or expecting mommy of multiples and will have you parenting with confidence, heart and style."
--Samantha Ettus, Creator of The Experts' Guide to the Baby Years

"I wish I'd had this book with my twins...the advice is practical and helpful, but most of all, knowing that there are other moms out there who get what it's like to have twins is a huge comfort."
--Jane Seymour, actress and mother of twins

"Twin Set is a great resource, and a quick read. It covers everything a new twin parent will need to know in an organized and quick manner! The section on preemies is crucial for those parents who need the extra words of wisdom to care for their fragile babies. "
--Elizabeth S. Klein, President, The Tiny Miracles Foundation

"It was about time for a modern, thorough, and HONEST twin guide. I wish I had Twin Set a year ago, when my twin guys were born."
--Patty Onderko, Senior Editor at Babytalk magazine (and mother of twins)

"Twin Set is a terrific book; I especially like the balanced views the authors offer. Their pro-and-con approach gives new parents the power to choose what's best for their own children. Twin Set is Big Picture parenting -- plus all the latest details -- written with a positive attitude and just enough humor. This is one to keep on the nightstand!"
--Pam Novotny, author of Joy of Twins

"Twin Set is an engaging book chockfull of solid information, written by moms who have lived what they teach. The authors share countless tricks and tactics for surviving the challenges of multiples so that the whole family thrives. A must-read for dads as well as moms!"
--Dr. Linda Sonna, psychologist, professor, and author

When Baby Makes (Much) More Than Three

If you’re a new mom of multiples, it can be hard to find advice and enough people in your life who “get it” or give you the support you need. Luckily, there’s Twin Set: for moms of twins, by moms of twins. Twin Set provides a parent-to-parent support network—based on an exclusive national survey of more than 300 moms of multiples—and shares indispensable, mom-tested, solution-oriented advice . . . and a few laughs along the way. There’s also a Mommy Doc and Daddy Doc onboard, two pediatricians who contribute medical perspectives on various issues, in addition to special features from experts ranging from a financial planner to a nutritionist—many parents of twins themselves! Twin Set includes:

· Answers to your biggest twin pregnancy questions
· Advice on handling the emotional impact of premature delivery
· Lessons on feeding, bathing, and dressing your twins, taking them out, and
putting them to bed
· Tips from dads of twins, for dads of twins
· Solutions for managing twice the laundry, bottles, spills, and other messes
· Options for multiples child care, from birth through school age
· Insights into twin bonding, development, and safety
· Lists of essential twin resources, gear, and equipment

This encouraging and essential guide will help you savor—not just survive—life as a time-crunched mom of multiples.