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Welcoming your new twins with older siblings
Find out how to make your older child feel seen and valued as you welcome twins into your family, with personalised ways to help them bond and feel important.
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What you can do in the first year to help twins develop separate identities
Learn how to support your babies' individuality from the very start, with small, regular actions that help them feel seen and valued as unique individuals.
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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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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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Choosing family holidays everyone will enjoy when your twins are older
Plan holidays with older multiples by finding shared priorities first, then choosing a break that balances together-time, personal space and budget-friendly activities everyone can enjoy.
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Talking to your twins about differences between them
Build confidence in how your multiples see themselves at school age, with gentle ways to talk about differences, reduce comparisons and celebrate individuality while keeping their bond strong.
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Identity in teenage twins
Understand how adolescence affects sibling relationships, especially with multiples and find out how to support both their independence and connection with each other.
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Managing screen time for teenage twins
Navigate the world of screens and teens, discovering how to balance technology use with meaningful family time while keeping your connection strong and supportive.
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