Raising Emotionally Healthy Twins

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For parents of twins who want to raise two healthy individuals within a loving twin relationship.

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Joan Friedman is now a member of Raising Emotionally Healthy Twins
October 30
Note: "As a nanny, it is not my job to tell a parent how to parent; rather, it is to educate while ensuring the best interest of the child(ren)." I was specifically employed to educate these parents based on my experience as well as provide care ...
June 10
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I am a highly qualified nanny with a bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience. I am blessed to have my first opportunity caring for multiples. The twins are 18 months old, fraternal, beautiful girls. I have been caring for them for the last ...
June 10
Kate is now a member of Raising Emotionally Healthy Twins
June 10
Reem is now a member of Raising Emotionally Healthy Twins
March 18
Hey Kellie At least it is good to know there are others out there who have similar experiences. Biting is SO sommon in twin toddlers. They do outgrow it, but need to be reminded how much it hurts. Some mothers will bite them back so they know how...
March 3
hi, i have just found your site as i am trying to understand my boys behaviour. they are 18mnths old and little horrors. i have them in daycare for 3 days and every time i pick them up they have bullied a different child. at home it is the same. t...
February 25
kellie jury is now a member of Raising Emotionally Healthy Twins
February 25

Recently From the Raising Emotionally Healthy Twins Blog

Teen Twins: A Mismatch

Working with twins of all ages and their families for many years, I have encountered a phenomenon that needs to be addressed and confronted.  Parents seem clueless and surprised to find out how much twins begin to resent or be annoyed by their twinship as they get older. Many parents seem to be in utter [...]

Multiples and More Network Reviews Emotionally Healthy Twins

Today’s review is on the book Emotionally Healthy Twins by Dr. Joan A Friedman, PhD. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of relevant information, and thought-provoking insight in this book! As a psychotherapist, mom of twins, and a twin herself, Dr. Friedman has a unique perspective on twin-issues, and although the parenting philosophy [...]

Twins Need Alone Time: Moms Feel Conflicted

I was having coffee with a girlfriend who had just finished reading my book.  With a perplexed and distraught look on her face, she confided that she felt upset and disappointed about the fact that it had NEVER even occurred to her to spend time alone with her son and daughter.  She was shocked as [...]

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Nanny in need of your suggestions . . . 1 Reply

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Christine

Dominating behaviour in twins 2 Replies

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