Weaning Off of the Pacifier

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Weaning Pacifier

Getting our toddlers off of their pacifiers is a monumental milestone… but they aren’t going out without a fight.

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Products for a Twin Pregnancy

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Pregnant with Twins

Being pregnant with twins is exciting, but it’s certainly no picnic. Here are the products that really helped to keep me comfortable during this amazing time.

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How I Survived Bed Rest During My Twin Pregnancy

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Surviving Pregnancy Bed Rest

Surviving bed rest during my twins’ pregnancy was no picnic. But in the end, giving my girls 6 extra weeks to grow and develop made the biggest difference in their lives. Here are some of the things that made the experience a little easier for me.

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Day Trip to Kidcity in Middletown, CT

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Day Trip to Kid City Middletown CT

Kidcity Children’s Museum in Middletown, CT is an excellent way to let your young children burn off steam while staying out of the summer heat.

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18 Month Old Twin Schedule

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18 Month Old Twins

A consistent routine has been the key to our sanity as parents as our baby girls have moved from infant to toddler. The details have evolved, but a routine has been a constant. Here’s the daily routine we generally follow for our girls at 18 months.

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First Birthday Gift Ideas

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First Birthday Gift Ideas

Choosing a first birthday gift for your own child (or a friend’s child) can be a challenge. With the luxury of 20/20 hindsight, here are some toys that our girls still love to play with at 18 months.

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Could it be a Night Terror?

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Baby sleeping

Olivia has always been a great sleeper, but lately she’s been waking up inconsolable. Could this be a night terror?

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Toddler Travel Toys and Entertainment

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Toddler Travel Toys and Entertainment

A list of travel toys for toddlers

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Making the Best of a Bad Vacation

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Cinderella's Castle Magic Kingdom

Our much-needed family vacation to Disney World and Vero Beach turned out to be anything but relaxing. Somehow our stress level increased thanks to a stomach bug.

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Flying with Twin Toddlers

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Flying with Toddlers

I survived my first flying experience with twins. Here are some of the preparations and strategies we used to fly with our 17-month old toddlers, including what worked and what we would do differently next time.

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