All First year articles
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Flexible working and how to unlock its potential
Working flexibly can help you manage the juggle of caring for children, as well as boosting wellbeing so you can thrive at work and at home.
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Top tips for finding time for yourself again after having twins
Discover simple ways to find time for yourself as a twin parent, from small breaks to connecting with others who understand the unique challenges you face.
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Coping with exhaustion as a twin parent
Reassure yourself that feeling exhausted as a twin parent is normal and not a sign of failure and discover simple ways to cope with the intensity of this phase.
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Managing health appointments and hospital visits when you have twins or triplets
Prepare for appointments with your multiples by planning ahead, asking for extra time and ensuring you feel supported during visits to the GP or hospital.
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Coping when one twin is unwell
Explore strategies for managing hospital visits, home life and big feelings, so you can support both twins while caring for yourself as well.
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Top tips for navigating vaccinations with twins and triplets
Plan ahead for vaccination day, whether you’re having all your babies vaccinated at once or spreading it out and how to make the experience as calm as possible.
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Support networks for LGBTQIA+ twin parents
Connect with others who share your experience as an LGBTQIA+ parent of multiples, finding strength in groups that support your identity and help with the realities of twin parenting.
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Feeding three babies at once
Learn how to adapt your feeding routine as you care for three babies, whether you're combining breastfeeding, expressing or formula feeding and how to find what works for your family.
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Surviving the early months with triplets
Find out how accepting early help, managing sleep in shifts and trusting your instincts can make life with newborn triplets feel more manageable.
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Further support
Throughout your journey with twins, triplets or more, we've got you. Choose the support that feels right for you at each stage.
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Feeding support
If feeding feels hard, we have advice and community support to help you manage feeding time with your twins, triplets or more.
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Join as a member
With Twins Trust membership, you'll find everything you need to parent with confidence, connect with a powerful community of families like yours and help your family thrive. We're ready to welcome you with open arms!
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Sleep on-demand course
Practical sleep support for parents of twins, triplets or more, with expert guidance on sleep patterns, bedtime routines, sleep environments and managing common challenges.
Real first year stories
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Twin routine tips: how I found calm in the chaos
Victoria explains how tried and tested routines helped make her days with two sets of twins more manageable.
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Breastfeeding twins: finding the right support after birth
Lucy shares her experience of feeding her twins, her top tips and the challenges she faced during her feeding journey.
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Balancing work and nursery costs with twins and a toddler
Juggling childcare costs when you have twins, triplets isn't easy. Emily shares her story about managing childcare for three under three.
